Evidence supporting the use of: Winter Begonia
For the health condition: Canker Sores

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Synopsis

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

Winter Begonia (Begonia grandis), known as "Han Shi Yu" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used historically in China to help treat mouth ulcers, including canker sores (aphthous ulcers). The traditional use is based on TCM principles, where Winter Begonia is considered to have heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, which are believed to be beneficial for treating oral ulcers. Its acidic juice has sometimes been applied topically to the affected area in folk remedies. However, scientific studies directly supporting its efficacy for canker sores are limited. Most available evidence is anecdotal or derived from TCM literature, with only a few modern studies investigating its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in vitro or in animal models. There is currently insufficient high-quality clinical research to conclusively validate its effectiveness for canker sores by Western medical standards. Thus, its use for this condition remains primarily traditional, supported more by historical precedent and TCM theory rather than robust scientific evidence.

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