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Source of validity: Traditional
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Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine systems in India. It is often used for various oral and throat ailments, including mouth ulcers and canker sores (aphthous ulcers). Classical Ayurvedic texts describe formulations in which long pepper is an ingredient intended to reduce pain, inflammation, and promote healing of oral lesions. The rationale in traditional medicine is based on its purported anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, which are believed to help soothe and heal canker sores.

However, direct scientific validation for the use of Indian Long Pepper specifically for canker sores is currently lacking. While some laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts of Piper longum possess general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, clinical trials or robust scientific studies targeting canker sores are not available as of 2024. Therefore, its use for this condition is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than modern scientific evidence. Anyone considering its use should consult with a healthcare provider, especially since the efficacy and safety for this particular indication have not been established in clinical research.

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