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Source of validity: Traditional
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Red root is a common name for several plants, but in the context of traditional herbal medicine, it most often refers to Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey tea) or sometimes Salvia miltiorrhiza (red sage), or even Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Historically, Ceanothus americanus has been used in North American indigenous medicine primarily for ailments such as sore throats, tonsillitis, and other oral or throat inflammations, but direct documentation specifically for "canker sores" (aphthous ulcers) is sparse. The traditional use of red root for general oral and throat issues may have led to its occasional recommendation for canker sores, but there is little direct evidence in ethnobotanical sources supporting its widespread or targeted use for this condition.

Scientific studies evaluating red root (of any species) for the treatment or support of canker sores are lacking. There are no published clinical trials or in vitro studies that confirm its efficacy or elucidate a mechanism relevant to aphthous ulcers. Therefore, the use of red root for canker sores is rooted in historical/traditional practice rather than scientific validation, and even within traditional records, its use for this particular condition appears to be limited and not well-documented. Individuals interested in herbal options for canker sores should be aware that the evidence for red root is minimal and largely anecdotal.

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