Evidence supporting the use of: Tridax
For the body system: Gums

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Synopsis

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

Tridax procumbens, commonly known as coat buttons or "Tridax," has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and folk practices in India and other tropical regions. Traditionally, it is used for its purported wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Specifically, in the context of oral health and gum support, Tridax leaves or extracts have been applied to treat wounds, cuts, and sometimes as a remedy for oral infections or inflammation, including gum problems. The rationale is largely based on its documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects in folk medicine, rather than on robust clinical trials.

Scientific validation is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have shown that Tridax extracts can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including those implicated in oral diseases. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically benefit gum health. However, there are no significant human clinical trials directly evaluating its efficacy for gum diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. Therefore, its use for supporting the gums is primarily justified by traditional use, and the scientific evidence remains preliminary and not conclusive. More rigorous clinical studies would be required to confirm its effectiveness and safety for this purpose.

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