Evidence supporting the use of: Ginger
For the health condition: Canker Sores
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, including Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, for a variety of oral and digestive complaints. Its use for canker sores (aphthous ulcers) is primarily traditional rather than scientific. Folk remedies often recommend applying ginger juice or chewed ginger to mouth ulcers, based on ginger's reputed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, as well as its ability to promote healing and reduce pain. However, scientific studies directly evaluating the efficacy of ginger for canker sores are lacking. The main bioactive compounds in ginger, such as gingerols and shogaols, are known to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in vitro and in animal studies, but clinical trials specific to oral ulcers are minimal or nonexistent. Most recommendations for using ginger in this context are extrapolated from its general anti-inflammatory effects. Thus, while there is a reasonable traditional basis for ginger’s use in managing canker sores, direct scientific validation is currently insufficient, and evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited to anecdotal reports and general pharmacological properties.
Other ingredients used for Canker Sores
AcaciaAcemannan
Achyranthes
Agastache
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Aloe vera
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
anamu
Ardisia
Arisaema
ash
aster root
Asteraceae
avens
bacteria
bai ji
balsam
bamboo
banyan
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
basil
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
bee products
bee propolis
bermuda grass
betel
bicarbonate
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
black nightshade
blackberry
blackboard tree
blackthorn
bloodroot
blue flag
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borneol
boxthorne
buckthorn
bасора
cajuput
Calendula
capillary artemisia
capsaicin
carvacrol
Celosia
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese raisintree
chlorophyllin
chrysophanics
Cistus
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
clove
coconut
coconut milk
Collinsonia
commiphora
copaiba oil
Coptis chinensis
corktree
cowherb
curcumin
curry leaf
David\'s milkberry
Dianthus
divi-divi
dog rose
dragonhead
Eclipta
Embelia
essential oil blend
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European Elder
European five-finger grass
fang-feng
ferula assafoetida
Ficus simplicissima
Flueggea suffruticosa
folate
frankincense
Fuchsia
Galangal
gallotannin
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Glycolic acid
Gnaphalium
Guava
Guazuma ulmifolia
heal-all
Helicteres isora
henna
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
honey
Horsemint
horseradish
Huang hua
hyacinth bean
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian kinotree
Indian nightshade
indigo leaves
iridoid glycosides
labrador tea
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactoperoxidase
Lebbek
Ledebouriella
lemon
lemongrass
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
lime
Litsea
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
luffa
Lysimachia
lysozyme
Macaranga indica
magnesium
mallow
Malva sylvestris
manzanita
marigold
Marjoram
Matapalo Tree
Matico
Melia
Menthol oil
Milk
Mineral ascorbate
Momordica
Morinda
Mustard
mustard seed
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Naphthoquinones
Nardostachys
Neem tree
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nut grass
Nutmeg
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omega-3 fatty acids
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oregano
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Orris
Osha
Oxystelma
pagoda tree
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papaya
Papayotin
Paris polyphylla
parsley
Patrinia
paw paw
Pentatropis capensis
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Petiveria
Phyllanthus
Physalis angulata
pineapple
Piper nigrum
Plantago
plantain
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Portulaca
Premna
Propolis
Prunus
Pyrrosia
Quisqualis
resin
rhizome
Rhus coriaria
rose
Rubus
rue
sage
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandalwood
Sanguisorba
Scabrous Gentian
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Sesbania
sheep's sorrel
Sichuan Lovage
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siler root
Sinapis arvensis
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
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Snakeroot
Solanum indicum
Sophora
Spanish Needle
Sphaeranthus indicus
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spruce
squawvine
Stereospermum
Sumac
Sweet Bay
Tagetes
Tamaricaceae
Tamarind
Tansy
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thyme
Thymol
Thymus
Trichosanthes
Triphala
typhonium
Varuna
Viola
Violet
vitamin B12
vitamin C
Water Pepper
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yellow root
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
zanthoxylum
Zinc
Zingiberene
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Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Antibiotics (side effects of)
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Belching
Bronchitis
Bunions
Bursitis
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cartilage Damage
Cellulite
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Hands and Feet
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
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Colic (adults)
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Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Denture Sores
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diarrhea
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Diphtheria
Dizziness
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Ear Infection or Earache
Emphysema
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Epstein Barr Virus
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
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Foot Odor
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Gout
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Nature's Sunshine Anti-Gas Formula (With Lobelia)
Nature's Sunshine Anti-Gas TCM
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Nature's Sunshine Bronchial Formula (Ayurvedic)
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Nature's Sunshine Chinese TCM Negative Pack
Nature's Sunshine CLT-X
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Enviro-Detox
Nature's Sunshine FCS II (With Lobelia)
Nature's Sunshine Female Comfort
Nature's Sunshine Gall Bladder Formula
Nature's Sunshine GC-X
Nature's Sunshine Gentle Move
Nature's Sunshine Ginger
Nature's Sunshine Hepatic System
Nature's Sunshine Hi Lipase
Nature's Sunshine JP-X
Nature's Sunshine Kidney Activator TCM
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Nature's Sunshine Lactase Plus
Nature's Sunshine LB Extract
Nature's Sunshine Lower Bowel Stimulator (Formerly LBS II)
Nature's Sunshine LBS II
Nature's Sunshine Liquid Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Liver Balance (Chinese)
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Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Plus
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Nature's Sunshine Mood Elevator (Chinese)
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Nature's Sunshine Nerve Eight
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Nature's Sunshine P-X
Nature's Sunshine Para-Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal Chocolate
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal Vanilla
Nature's Sunshine Proactazyme®
Nature's Sunshine PS II
Nature's Sunshine Respiratory System
Nature's Sunshine Senna Combination
Nature's Sunshine Spleen Activator (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Spleen Activator TCM
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Stress Relief
Nature's Sunshine Stress Relief TCM
Nature's Sunshine Tiao He Cleanse
