Glossary

immense-extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

asthma-a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in
breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity.

bronchitis-inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes

bronchospasm and coughing.

antiseptic-relating to or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing

microorganisms.

chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before
surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. ... Chlorhexidine came into medical use in the 1950s.

nitrite-a salt or ester of nitrous acid, containing the anion NO2− or the group —NO2.

Halitosis is a condition in which a person emanates an unattractive odor from their mouth. This is often
called bad breath.

origanum heracleoticum-A tough perennial plant, hardy to zone 5 with a very strong pungent aroma

Origanum majorana is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and
citrus flavors. ... It is also called pot marjoram, although this name is also used for other cultivated
species of Origanum.

Origanum vulgare - aromatic Eurasian perennial.

limonene-a colorless liquid hydrocarbon with a lemon-like scent, present in lemon oil, orange oil, and
similar essential oils.

gamma-caryophyllene -belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sesquiterpenoids.

Sesquiterpenoids are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. ... Isocaryophyllene is found in
allspice, and is widespread in plants (Jasminum, Origanum, and Pimpinella species).

linalool -a fragrant liquid alcohol C10H18O that occurs both free and in the form of esters in many
essential oils and is used in perfumes, soaps, and flavoring materials.

Alpha-Pinene- is an organic compound of the terpene class, one of two isomers of pinene. It is an alkene
and it contains a reactive four-membered ring. It is found in the oils of many species of many coniferous
trees, notably the pine.

carvacrol -a liquid phenol C10H14O found in essential oils of various mints (such as thyme) and used
especially as a fungicide and disinfectant.
thymol-a white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavoring and preservative.

astringent-causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.

therapeutic-relating to the healing of disease.

Oropharyngeal cancer-is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the
oropharynx.

Staphylococcus aureus-is a Gram-positive, round-shaped bacterium that is a member of the Firmicutes,

and it is a usual member of the microbiota of the body, frequently found in the upper respiratory tract
and on the skin.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa-is a common encapsulated, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that can

cause disease in plants and animals, including humans.

Eucalyptol-is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid.

Glycerine-is one of the oldest and most common ingredients that can be found in almost any household.

polyoxyethylene-(plural polyoxyethylenes) (chemistry) any polymer of ethylene glycol having a general

formula HO-(CH2CH2O)n-H; they are used in the manufacture of emulsifiers.

Chlorhexidine-also known as chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used
for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments.

Streptococci-are gram-positive aerobic organisms that cause many disorders, including pharyngitis,
pneumonia, wound and skin infections, sepsis, and endocarditis.

Lactobacillus-is a genus of Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic, rod-shaped, non-

spore-forming bacteria.

Periodontitis -(per-e-o-don-TIE-tis) is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys
the bone that supports your teeth.

Benzalkonium chloride-also known as BZK, BKC, BAC, alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and

ADBAC, is a type of cationic surfactant. It is an organic salt classified as a quaternary ammonium
compound.

Sodium bicarbonate-is an antacid used to relieve heartburn and acid indigestion.

Xylitol-is a sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute.