| abstract |
Provided is a berberine-containing dentrifice composition. The berberine therein is highly stable, and the dentrifice composition is non-irritating and has improved astringency and no unpleasant tastes. When used, said dentrifice composition feels pleasant, foams well, and has excellent foam retention characteristics. The provided dentrifice composition contains: (a) berberine; (b) sodium chloride; (c) at least one plant extract selected from among rosemary extract, sage extract, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, carrot extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Lonicera japonica extract, and Betula platyphylla var. japonica extract; (d) and a non-ionic surfactant. The mass ratio of component (b) to component (d) is between 1.5 and 20. The dentrifice composition also contains (e) lauryl sulfate, and the mass ratio of component (d) to component (e) is between 0.25 and 2.5. |