Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sagebrush, a common name for several Artemisia species (such as Artemisia tridentata and Artemisia californica), has a long history of use in Native American and traditional herbal medicine. Its use for oral ailments, including canker sores, is primarily based on traditional practices rather than modern scientific validation. Traditional applications often involve using sagebrush leaves as a poultice, rinse, or infusion to help soothe mouth sores and inflammation due to the plant’s reputed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the majority of the detailed ethnobotanical documentation attributes these uses to “sage” (Salvia officinalis) or “white sage” (Salvia apiana), which are botanically distinct from Artemisia species.

Very few scientific studies have specifically investigated Artemisia spp. (sagebrush) for canker sores (aphthous ulcers). Some Artemisia species do contain compounds with demonstrated antimicrobial activity in vitro, but direct clinical evidence for efficacy in treating canker sores is lacking. Therefore, while traditional use exists, especially among indigenous groups in North America, the evidence base is weak and not substantiated by modern clinical trials or systematic reviews. As such, the use of sagebrush for canker sores remains a traditional practice with limited scientific backing.

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