Phytochemical screening and antibacterial action of Spondias mombin L

The phytochemical screening of Spondias mombin L. extract (commonly known as Caj ) and the determination of its antibacterial action against microorganisms involved in the cariogenic process, such as Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus oralis, found very significant results and encourages the use of herbal medicines and medicinal plants as preventive and therapeutic resources for biofilm-dependent diseases.