Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Commiphora wightii, commonly known as guggul, has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for various ailments, including oral health issues such as gingivitis. Traditionally, guggul has been valued for its purported anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties. In Ayurvedic texts, preparations containing guggul are often recommended for maintaining oral hygiene and managing conditions like gum swelling and bleeding, which are characteristic of gingivitis. The resin from the plant is sometimes used in mouthwashes or as a component in herbal tooth powders.

Scientific support for the use of Commiphora wightii in gingivitis is limited. Some in vitro studies suggest that guggul extracts possess antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens, and a few small clinical trials have investigated herbal formulations containing guggul for oral health. However, these studies are generally preliminary, have small sample sizes, and often include multiple herbal components, making it difficult to isolate the specific effects of guggul. No large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials have established its efficacy for gingivitis specifically. Therefore, while traditional use is well documented, robust scientific validation is lacking.

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