Evidence supporting the use of: Blueberry (unspecified)
For the body system: Gums

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

Blueberry (unspecified species) has been traditionally used in various cultures to support oral and gum health. Folk medicine across Europe and North America often recommended blueberry preparations, including decoctions of the leaves or fruit, as mouth rinses for oral hygiene and to soothe inflamed gums. These traditional uses likely stem from the berry's high content of polyphenols, tannins, and antioxidants, which are thought to exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, while there is some emerging laboratory and animal research suggesting that blueberry extracts may inhibit oral pathogens and modulate inflammation, robust clinical trials specifically investigating blueberry’s effects on gum health are limited or lacking. The available scientific literature does not yet provide strong, direct evidence for blueberry’s efficacy in supporting the gums compared to established oral-care ingredients. Therefore, its use for this purpose is justified more by tradition than by scientific validation at this time.

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