Evidence supporting the use of: Baccharis dracunculifolia
For the body system: Gums

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Baccharis dracunculifolia, a plant native to South America, is best known as the primary botanical source of Brazilian green propolis. Its use in supporting gum health is rooted in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Brazilian folk practices where extracts and preparations of this plant have been used to maintain oral hygiene and soothe gum discomfort. The traditional rationale is based on the plant's reported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which are believed to help combat oral pathogens and reduce gum irritation. Several studies on Brazilian green propolis (which contains Baccharis dracunculifolia extracts) have shown antimicrobial effects against common oral bacteria and some anti-inflammatory activities, but these studies generally focus on propolis as a composite product rather than the isolated plant. Direct clinical trials examining Baccharis dracunculifolia extract alone for gum health are limited. Thus, while the use of this ingredient for supporting the gums is justified by tradition and some indirect scientific rationale (via studies on propolis), there is not robust, direct scientific evidence exclusively for Baccharis dracunculifolia in this context. More rigorous human studies are needed to confirm its specific efficacy for gum health.

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