Synopsis

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

Horsemint (Monarda spp.), also known as bee balm or wild bergamot, has a history of traditional use among Native American tribes and herbalists for various ailments, including as a remedy for mouth infections and sores such as canker sores (aphthous ulcers). Its leaves contain thymol and other essential oils with mild antiseptic and soothing properties. Preparations made from horsemint leaves were historically used as mouth rinses or poultices to ease oral discomfort and support healing. However, while these traditional uses are documented in ethnobotanical records and herbal literature, there is currently no substantial modern scientific research or clinical trial data that specifically validates horsemint’s efficacy for treating canker sores. The evidence supporting its use is therefore limited to anecdotal and traditional sources, not rigorous scientific studies. As such, horsemint’s use for canker sores is best categorized as “traditional” with a low evidence rating.

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