Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Panax Notoginseng, also known as "San Qi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for its hemostatic (blood-staunching) and wound-healing properties. In the context of oral and gum health, traditional practices utilize Panax Notoginseng to reduce gum bleeding, promote healing of oral ulcers, and manage gingivitis. The roots contain saponins (notoginsenosides) thought to contribute to these effects by improving microcirculation and reducing inflammation.

While there are some preliminary laboratory and animal studies suggesting that Panax Notoginseng extracts may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on oral tissues, as well as potential to promote wound healing, robust clinical trials in humans specifically addressing gum health are lacking. Most of its use for the gums is therefore based on longstanding tradition and anecdotal reports rather than modern scientific validation. Nevertheless, some oral care products in Asia include Panax Notoginseng as an ingredient for its traditional benefits.

In summary, the use of Panax Notoginseng to support gum health is justified primarily by traditional use, with limited scientific evidence currently available to substantiate these claims in the context of human oral health.

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