Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) has a history of use in traditional Native American herbal medicine. Some sources report that various parts of the plant, after thorough processing to remove toxicity, were used for a range of ailments, including topical applications for sores in the mouth, often referred to as canker sores. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, which are highly irritating and toxic if ingested raw, so it was always subjected to specific preparation methods to reduce this risk. However, documentation regarding its specific efficacy for canker sores is limited to ethnobotanical reports and anecdotal accounts, without clinical trials or peer-reviewed scientific studies to support its effectiveness or safety for this condition. Additionally, its irritant properties make improper use potentially harmful. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for the use of Jack-in-the-pulpit in the context of oral sores, the supporting evidence is weak and not substantiated by modern science. Use of this plant for canker sores today is not recommended due to toxicity concerns and lack of reliable efficacy data.

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