Evidence supporting the use of: Rose
For the health condition: Canker Sores
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Rose, particularly in the form of rose water or rose oil (often derived from Rosa damascena or similar species), has a long history of traditional use in treating mouth ulcers and canker sores. In traditional Persian and Ayurvedic medicine, rose water has been recommended as a soothing rinse for oral ulcers due to its purported anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. The rationale is based on centuries of use for oral and skin inflammations and its gentle, cooling nature.
However, modern scientific validation for the use of rose preparations specifically for canker sores is limited. There are a few small studies and in vitro analyses that suggest rose extracts may have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but clinical trials directly assessing efficacy for aphthous ulcers (canker sores) are scarce. Most of the support for rose in this context is based on traditional and anecdotal evidence rather than robust clinical research. As a result, while rose is still used in some herbal and traditional medicine practices for canker sores, its use is not strongly supported by contemporary scientific studies.
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aloe verabamboo
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myrobalan
betel
bisabolol
blackberry
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chamomile
clove
coating
coconut milk
Coptis chinensis
curcumin
dog rose
folate
ginger
horseradish
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus salivarius
lactoperoxidase
lemon
licorice root
magnesium
milk
mustard seed
spruce
omega-3 fatty acids
oregano
oregon grape
parsley
peppermint oil
pineapple
plantain
rhizome
sage
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
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thyme
triphala
vitamin B12
vitamin C
zinc
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chickweed
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xanthium (cockleburs)
papaya
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lemongrass
myrrh
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trichosanthes
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sheep's sorrel
eucalyptus
menthol oil
aster root
paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
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Avens
Agastache
Ardisia
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Anamu
American Liverleaf
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Acemannan
Amor seco
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Bermuda Grass
Blue Flag
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Bicarbonate
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bloodroot
Banyan
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Coconut
Curry leaf
Calendula
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Chlorophyllin
Carvacrol
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Capsaicin
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Centipeda
Cistus
Corktree
Collinsonia
Copaiba Oil
Celosia
Chrysophanics
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Dragonhead
David's Milkberry
European Elder
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Eclipta
Essential Oil Blend
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fuchsia
Fang-Feng
Ficus simplicissima
Frankincense
Gnaphalium
Glycolic acid
Guava
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
Galangal
Guazuma ulmifolia
Little ironweed
Mustard
Mallow
Oak
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Other health conditions supported by Rose
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Mood Swings
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Skin Care (general)
Stress
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores