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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Fleabane refers to several species in the Erigeron genus, such as Erigeron canadensis or Erigeron annuus. Historically, these plants have been used in North American and European herbal traditions for a variety of ailments. However, their use specifically for supporting gum health (the gums body system) is limited in the historical record. Some traditional herbal sources note the astringent properties of fleabane, which could theoretically make it useful for oral or gum health by helping to tighten tissues and reduce bleeding. For example, astringent herbs were often applied as mouth rinses or poultices in folk medicine to address minor gum inflammation or bleeding. However, primary references to fleabane being used specifically for gums are rare and not well documented in authoritative herbal texts. There is little to no robust scientific evidence investigating fleabane’s effects on gum tissue or periodontal disease. In summary, while there is some traditional rationale for considering astringent herbs like fleabane for gum support, the evidence is scant, and its use for this purpose is not prominent in either historical or scientific literature.

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