Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including mouth sores such as canker sores (aphthous ulcers). In historical European and Middle Eastern herbal texts, poultices or infusions of violet leaves and flowers were sometimes recommended for soothing inflamed mucous membranes and minor oral wounds. The rationale is based on Sweet Violet’s purported anti-inflammatory, soothing, and mucilaginous properties. However, there are no robust clinical trials or modern scientific studies directly evaluating Sweet Violet’s efficacy for canker sores. The plant does contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and saponins, which may have mild anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects, but this is based on in vitro or animal data, not human oral health studies. Therefore, Sweet Violet’s use for canker sores is justified by traditional practices rather than scientific validation. Anyone considering its use should be aware that evidence for safety and efficacy is limited to historical usage and anecdotal reports, not modern clinical research.

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