Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimony
For the body system: Gums

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Synopsis

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

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European folk remedies, for supporting oral health and soothing issues related to the gums and mouth. Traditionally, agrimony has been used as an astringent herb, applied as a mouth rinse or gargle to help with mouth ulcers, sore throats, and inflamed gums. The astringent properties are attributed to its tannin content, which can temporarily tighten and tone tissues, potentially reducing minor gum inflammation and bleeding.

While there are anecdotal and historical records supporting agrimony’s application for gum health, there is a lack of robust scientific research demonstrating its efficacy for this purpose. Most contemporary studies on agrimony focus on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties in general, rather than specifically on oral or gum health. Some in vitro studies suggest that agrimony extracts may inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, but these findings have not been directly correlated with clinical outcomes for gum disease or oral inflammation.

In summary, the use of agrimony to support the gums is largely based on traditional herbal practice, with some plausible mechanisms suggested by its phytochemistry, but it is not yet validated by modern, high-quality clinical research. Therefore, the evidence level is rated as moderate based on tradition and weak based on science.

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