Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) has a limited but notable history of traditional use in Chinese herbal medicine, where it is known as "Bai Bian Dou." It is sometimes included in herbal formulas intended to address various conditions associated with the digestive tract, including mouth ulcers (canker sores). In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), hyacinth bean is believed to help "clear summer heat" and "strengthen the spleen," which, in TCM theory, can contribute to reducing the frequency and severity of mouth sores. However, this use is rooted in traditional practice rather than modern clinical research.

There is minimal scientific evidence to directly support the efficacy of hyacinth bean for treating canker sores. Most available studies focus on its general antioxidant, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory properties, but these have not been specifically connected to the treatment of oral ulcers in rigorous clinical trials. The rating of 1 reflects the predominance of anecdotal and traditional use, with only weak indirect support from laboratory studies and a lack of controlled human studies. As such, while hyacinth bean may be encountered in traditional remedies for mouth sores, its benefit for canker sores has not been validated by scientific research.

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