Evidence supporting the use of: Cyanthillium cinereum
For the body system: Gums

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Synopsis

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

Cyanthillium cinereum, also known as Little Ironweed, is traditionally used in various systems of folk medicine, especially in Southeast Asia and India, for oral health including supporting gum health. In Ayurveda and Thai traditional medicine, decoctions or infusions of the plant have been used as mouth rinses to address oral inflammation, bleeding gums, and mouth ulcers. The traditional rationale is likely due to its perceived anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, although these uses are primarily documented in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional medicine texts rather than in robust clinical studies.

Scientific evidence for its efficacy in supporting gum health is limited. Some in vitro studies have reported antimicrobial activity of Cyanthillium cinereum extracts against oral pathogens, and a few animal studies suggest anti-inflammatory effects, which could theoretically benefit gum health. However, there are no high-quality clinical trials directly evaluating its effectiveness for gum problems in humans. Therefore, the use of Cyanthillium cinereum for gum health can be considered justified by tradition, with only preliminary and indirect scientific support.

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Other body systems supported by Cyanthillium cinereum

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