Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea (mixed)
For the health condition: Canker Sores

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Echinacea has a long history of traditional use among Native American tribes and in European herbal medicine, primarily for immune support and wound healing. Its application for oral health issues, including canker sores (aphthous ulcers), is derived from this traditional use. Herbalists have recommended Echinacea, often as a tea or tincture, for mouth sores and minor oral infections because of its reputed anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. However, scientific evidence specifically supporting Echinacea's effectiveness for canker sores is limited. A few small clinical studies and case reports suggest that Echinacea extracts may modestly reduce the severity or duration of canker sores, possibly due to their anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant effects. For example, one randomized controlled trial published in 2016 indicated a modest benefit in reducing ulcer recurrence and pain, but the study size was small and methodological quality was moderate. Overall, while Echinacea's use for canker sores is primarily justified by traditional practice, there is some preliminary but inconclusive scientific evidence. Larger, high-quality clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy for this specific indication.

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