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Source of validity: Traditional
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Commiphora gileadensis, also known as balm of Gilead or Mecca myrrh, has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for various purposes, including oral and gum health. Historical records and ethnobotanical sources note its use in the Middle East and surrounding regions, where extracts, resins, or oils from the plant were applied to the mouth to alleviate gum inflammation, mouth sores, and other oral ailments. The plant's resin contains volatile oils and compounds with reputed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which may explain its longstanding use for maintaining oral hygiene and supporting gum health.

However, while these traditional uses are well documented, there is little direct scientific research specifically evaluating Commiphora gileadensis for gum health. Most modern studies on gum support focus on related species such as Commiphora myrrha (true myrrh), which has better-documented effects on oral bacteria and inflammation. The lack of direct clinical trials or laboratory studies on C. gileadensis in the context of gum health means the evidence for its efficacy remains primarily anecdotal and traditional. Therefore, while there is a historical basis for its use, robust scientific validation is lacking at this time.

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