Evidence supporting the use of: Chokecherry
For the health condition: Canker Sores

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Synopsis

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

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) has been used in traditional Native American medicine for various ailments, including oral and throat issues. Its application for canker sores is rooted in ethnobotanical reports, where chokecherry bark or fruit infusions were sometimes used as a mouthwash or gargle to soothe mouth irritations. The theoretical basis for this traditional use includes chokecherry’s astringent properties, attributed to its tannin content, which may help reduce inflammation and promote healing of oral mucosal lesions.

However, there is a lack of clinical or laboratory studies specifically investigating chokecherry's effectiveness for canker sores (aphthous ulcers). No peer-reviewed scientific studies have directly evaluated its efficacy, safety, or mechanism of action for this condition. Most of the available information is anecdotal or derived from broader traditional uses for oral health or sore throats. As such, while chokecherry use for canker sores appears in traditional medicine, evidence is weak and not scientifically validated.

In summary, chokecherry's use for canker sores is justified by tradition rather than scientific research, and its evidence rating is low due to the absence of direct studies.

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