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Source of validity: Traditional
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Lotus, referring generally to plants in the Nelumbo or Nymphaea genera (such as Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia. Traditional remedies sometimes utilize lotus leaves, flowers, or seeds for their purported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In the context of oral health, including gingivitis, lotus extracts have been used in folk remedies and some traditional herbal formulations to soothe inflamed gums or as mouth rinses. However, the evidence supporting these applications is primarily anecdotal or rooted in traditional practices, rather than in rigorous scientific investigation. While in vitro studies have shown that lotus extracts may have mild antibacterial or anti-inflammatory effects, there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials directly investigating the efficacy of lotus for the treatment or prevention of gingivitis in humans. As such, its use for gingivitis is justified mostly by tradition, with limited scientific validation and low evidence strength.

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