Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) has traditionally been used in herbal medicine for a variety of conditions, primarily those related to the urinary tract, inflammation, and as a general anti-inflammatory or diuretic agent. Its use for canker sores (aphthous ulcers) is not widely documented in the scientific literature, but there are references in traditional herbal medicine texts and some folk practices where goldenrod is applied as a mouthwash or topical rinse to soothe mouth and throat inflammations. The rationale is typically based on goldenrod's reported anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and astringent properties. However, these uses are based mainly on anecdotal reports and herbalist tradition, rather than robust clinical studies. There are no significant randomized controlled trials or systematic reviews supporting its efficacy for canker sores specifically. Most references to goldenrod in this context appear in herbal compendia or ethnobotanical surveys rather than peer-reviewed medical journals. Therefore, while there is a modest tradition of use, the evidence to support goldenrod for canker sores is weak, and it should not be considered a proven or primary therapy for this condition.

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