Dentifrice compositions containing extracts of nigella sativa and related methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to dentifrice compositions, in particular, toothpaste compositions, containing extracts of Nigella sativa, or black seed oil, and methods of preparing and using the same.

1 . An oral care composition comprising,
 a. black seed oil at an amount from 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % of the composition;   b. at least one abrasive material at an amount from 1 wt % to 70 wt % of the composition; and   c. a humectant.   
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the oral care composition is selected from the group consisting of toothpaste, mouth rinse, chewing gum, edible strip, powder, spray, foam, dental gel, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         3 . An oral care composition comprising,
 a. black seed oil at an amount from 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % of the composition;   b. zinc-containing compound at an amount from 0.05 wt % to 3.0 wt % of the composition;   c. at least one abrasive material at an amount from 1 wt % to 70 wt % of the composition; and   d. a humectant.   
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the zinc-containing compound is selected from the group consisting of zinc acetate, zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc glycinate, zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, sodium zinc citrate, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 4 , wherein the zinc-containing compound is zinc gluconate. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the oral care composition is selected from the group consisting of toothpaste, mouth rinse, chewing gum, edible strip, powder, spray, foam, dental gel, and mixtures thereof.