Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Savory (Satureja spp.), including both Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) and Winter Savory (Satureja montana), has traditional uses in folk medicine, primarily in Europe and the Mediterranean region. One of the attributed uses is for oral health, including minor oral irritations such as canker sores (aphthous ulcers). This is likely due to the plant’s known antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been described in ethnobotanical literature and traditional herbal compendiums. However, there is very limited documentation about savory being used specifically for canker sores; most references are broad mentions of its use for “mouth ailments” or as an oral rinse. Scientific research on savory’s effectiveness against canker sores is virtually nonexistent, with no clinical studies or robust laboratory evidence directly linking savory extracts or preparations to the healing or prevention of canker sores. The evidence supporting its use for this purpose, therefore, is based on tradition and general herbalism rather than scientific validation or clinical trials. In summary, while savory has a minor historical reputation for oral health use, there is little direct evidence—either traditional or scientific—specifically supporting its use for canker sores.

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