Evidence supporting the use of: Rhapontic rubarb
For the health condition: Gingivitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Rhapontic rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) is primarily recognized in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of uses, but its application in the context of gingivitis is limited and not well-documented in scientific literature. Historical sources and traditional herbal texts occasionally reference the use of rhubarb species for oral and dental conditions, largely due to their astringent and antimicrobial properties attributed to anthraquinones and tannins. In some folk medicine systems, rhubarb root preparations have been used as topical applications for mouth ulcers and gum inflammation, but these are more often associated with other species such as Rheum officinale or Rheum palmatum. There is a lack of robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically evaluating rhapontic rhubarb for gingivitis. Most scientific research on rhapontic rhubarb focuses on its phytoestrogenic effects or use in menopausal symptom relief, rather than oral health. Thus, while there is a minor tradition of using rhubarb derivatives for oral issues, the evidence backing the efficacy of rhapontic rhubarb in treating or supporting gingivitis is minimal and unsupported by modern science. Overall, the use of rhapontic rhubarb for gingivitis is justified by tradition but rated low in evidence due to the absence of clinical validation.
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green tea
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lactobacillus gasseri
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lactobacillus reuteri
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lactoferrin
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oregano
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triphala
vitamin C
vitamin E
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zinc
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Black Seed
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Blepharis
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Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
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Barleria
Bitter Grass
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Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Blue-Green Alage
Bacillus
benzyl isothiocyanate
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Caryophyllene
Calendula
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Chlorophyllin
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Carvacrol
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Corktree
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Other health conditions supported by Rhapontic rubarb
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis