Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Spilanthes, commonly known as "toothache plant," has a long history of traditional use for oral health, especially in the management of toothaches and oral inflammations, including gingivitis. Indigenous populations in South America, Africa, and Asia have chewed the flowers and leaves to relieve oral pain and reduce gum swelling, attributing numbing and anti-inflammatory effects to the plant. The main bioactive compound, spilanthol, is known to produce a tingling sensation and has demonstrated some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory studies.

However, direct scientific evidence supporting Spilanthes specifically for gingivitis in humans is limited. While in vitro (laboratory) studies have shown that extracts of Spilanthes can inhibit the growth of oral pathogens and reduce inflammatory markers, there are few, if any, high-quality clinical trials confirming its efficacy for gingivitis in real-world settings. Most of the support for its use in gingivitis comes from ethnobotanical and anecdotal sources rather than rigorous scientific validation.

In summary, the use of Spilanthes for gingivitis is primarily supported by traditional practices and limited preclinical research, with insufficient clinical evidence to fully validate its effectiveness or safety for this specific condition.

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