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Streptococcus mutans is a bacterium largely responsible for the development of tooth decay. Zerumbone, a biomolecule in ginger, appears to exert a potent antimicrobial influence on the infectious organisms.

A recent study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine tested various concentrations of zerumbone, and all eradicated the bacteria. The study's authors believe this phenol holds immense potential as a preventive and therapeutic agent for oral health.

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