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Aim: To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of aqueous Nigella sativa against planktonic forms of endodontic pathogens belonging to different categories. Materials & Methods: Following irrigating solutions were employed Herbal extracts (Aqueous Nigella sativa and Aqueous Neem leaf extract) 3% Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) 2% Chlorhexidine. An agar culture plate was inoculated with three endodontic pathogens belonging to different categories; Gram-positive cocci Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212), Gram − ve Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853) bacterial and fungal cells Candida albicans (ATCC 10231); zone of inhibition of microorganism was analyzed using well diffusion method. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, Herbal extracts (Aqueous Nigella sativa and Neem leaf extract) showed better antimicrobial activity.

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