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Grade: B (Good Scientific Evidence)
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Iodine
| Oral mucositis |
|
Grade: C (Unclear or Conflicting Scientific Evidence)
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Aloe
| Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) |
Beta-carotene
| Oral leukoplakia |
Black tea
| Oral leukoplakia/ carcinoma |
Bovine colostrum
| Oral hygiene |
Chamomile
| Mucositis from cancer treatment (mouth ulcers/irritation) |
Licorice
| Apthous ulcers / canker sores |
Perilla
| Aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcer or canker sore) |
Propolis
| Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) |
Spirulina
| Oral leukoplakia (pre-cancerous mouth lesions) |
Turmeric
| Oral leukoplakia |
Usnea
| Oral hygiene |
Zinc
| Stomatitis |
|
Grade: D (Fair Negative Scientific Evidence)
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Aloe
| Mucositis |
|
Traditional or Theoretical Uses which Lack Sufficient Evidence
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
American pennyroyal
| Mouth sores |
Arnica
| Aphthous ulcers |
Astaxanthin
| Canker sores |
Bael fruit
| Oral hygiene |
Barberry
| Stomatitis (mouth sores) |
Bee pollen
| Mouth sores |
Bilberry
| Oral ulcers |
Bovine colostrum
| Mucositis from cancer treatment |
Bulbous buttercup
| Mouth sores |
Burdock
| Canker sores |
Cardamom
| Mouth and throat inflammation |
Chamomile
| Canker sores |
Clove
| Mouth and throat inflammation |
Dandelion
| Aphthous ulcers |
Eastern hemlock
| Mouth and throat inflammation |
Fenugreek
| Aphthous ulcers |
Folate
| Aphthous ulcers |
Goldenseal
| Canker sores |
Green tea
| Oral leukoplakia |
Gumweed
| Mouth and throat inflammation |
Holy basil
| Canker sores |
Lactobacillus acidophilus
| Canker sores |
Lovage
| Aphthous ulcers (canker sores) |
Morus nigra
| Mouth and throat inflammation |
Oregano
| Canker sores (topically) |
Pantothenic acid
| Stomatitis |
Peppermint
| Inflammation of oral mucosa |
Red clover
| Canker sores |
Riboflavin
| Canker sores |
Rutin
| Mucositis |
Stinging nettle
| Mouth sores |
Sweet almond
| Chapped lips |
Tea tree oil
| Mouth sores |
Thiamin
| Canker sores |
Thyme
| Stomatitis (mouth sores) |
Thymus extract
| Aphthous stomatitis (RAS |
Tribulus
| Stomatitis (mouth sores) |
Usnea
| Oral hygiene |
Vitamin B12
| Mouth and throat inflammation (atrophic glossitis) |
Vitamin E
| Mucositis |
Vitamin O
| Canker sores |
Watercress
| Canker sores |
White water lily
| Canker sores |
Yellow dock
| Mouth sores |