Evidence supporting the use of: Commiphora (unspecified)
For the body system: Gums

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Table of Contents

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Commiphora species, particularly Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), have a long history of use in traditional medicine for oral health, including the support of gum health and treatment of oral infections. Historical records from ancient Egypt, Greece, and China document the use of myrrh resin as a mouthwash and in dental preparations for its purported antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. In Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, myrrh is used for treating mouth ulcers, gingivitis, and other gum ailments.

Scientific studies on Commiphora (mainly myrrh) suggest some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects relevant to oral health. In vitro research has demonstrated that myrrh extracts can inhibit the growth of oral pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, which is implicated in gum disease. Animal studies have shown that myrrh may reduce gum inflammation and bleeding. However, there are limited well-controlled human clinical trials, and those that exist are generally small or preliminary in nature.

Overall, the use of Commiphora for gum health is primarily justified by its extensive traditional use, with some supporting laboratory and animal data. The evidence base from rigorous clinical trials remains modest, hence a moderate evidence rating of 3.

More about Commiphora (unspecified)
More about Gums

Other ingredients that support Gums

cutch
allspice
aloe vera
anthocyanins
apple
bayberry
beeswax
myrobalan
betel
bilberry
bisabolol
blackberry
Indian frankincense
bovine gelatin
catechins
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
turmeric
curcumin
flavonols
gelatin
goldenseal
goldenseal
gooseberry
gum ghatti
hesperidin
horsetail
hyaluronic acid
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus salivarius
lactoperoxidase
lemon
licorice root
mango
marshmallow
mastic gum
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
oregon grape
phenolic acids
pine bark
plantain
raspberry
rose hips
sage
slippery elm bark
triphala
vitamin C
vitamin K
white willow
xanthan gum
xylitol
zinc
yellow root
cardamom
capsicum
neem tree
pterocarpus marsupium
commiphora
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
zanthoxylum
polyphenols
menthol oil
shepherd's purse
white oak
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
cayenne pepper
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Asiaticoside
acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Alchemilla
Aucubin
Ascophyllum nodosum
Areca
Agonandra
Agrimonia pilosa
Alkanna
Bee Propolis
Betony
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bistort
Baccharis dracunculifolia
Brazillian peppertree
Bloodroot
Benzoin
berry
Boswellia
Bletilla
Bioflavonoids
Bee products
Comfrey
Calendula
Carvacrol
Cinquefoil
Curcuminoid
Citrus
Cajuput
Canaigre
Catechu
Coca
Cistus
Curcuma
Cranesbill
Cyanthillium cinereum
Collinsonia
Casearia sylvestris
Calycophyllum
Drynaria
Dragon's Blood
Echinacea
Emblicanin
European-Five Finger Grass
Eugenol
Fiber
Flavonoids
Fluoride
Fructoborate
Flavanones
Fluorine
Fleabane
Flavans
Frankincense
Flavonones
Goldthread
Gambir
Garlic
Glechoma hederacea
Mallow
Oak

Products containing Commiphora (unspecified)

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.