Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis) and other pine species have a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where pine needle extracts and resins have been employed for their purported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In the context of oral health, pine extracts have been included in some herbal formulations addressing gingivitis and other gum disorders, primarily based on traditional knowledge rather than rigorous scientific validation. There are claims that pine extracts may reduce inflammation and inhibit bacterial growth, which are relevant to gingivitis, but these claims are largely anecdotal or based on in vitro studies that do not directly translate to human clinical efficacy. Modern scientific studies specifically investigating Chinese Pine for the treatment or prevention of gingivitis are scarce or nonexistent. Most available evidence is extrapolated from general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory assays, not from controlled clinical trials. Therefore, the use of Chinese Pine in treating gingivitis is justified primarily by tradition, with very limited direct scientific support. Its evidence rating is low due to the lack of robust human data.

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