Evidence supporting the use of: Common Plantain
For the body system: Gums

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

Common Plantain (Plantago major) has a long history of traditional use in supporting oral health, including the gums. Folk medicine in Europe, Asia, and North America has utilized plantain leaves for their purported anti-inflammatory, astringent, and wound-healing properties. The leaves were chewed or used as poultices in cases of mouth ulcers, gum inflammation, and minor oral wounds. These traditional uses are attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds such as aucubin, allantoin, and various flavonoids, which are thought to reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair.

While some laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts of Plantago major exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, there is a lack of robust clinical trials specifically evaluating its effect on gum health or periodontal disease in humans. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on ethnobotanical records, rather than systematic research. Therefore, the support for its use in gum health is primarily traditional, and the scientific evidence remains preliminary and indirect. Caution should be exercised before using it as a primary treatment for gum conditions, and it should not replace evidence-based dental care.

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