Aphthous ulcers and related conditions
levels of scientific evidence for specific therapies


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Grade: B (Good Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Iodine
Oral mucositis
Grade: C (Unclear or Conflicting Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Aloe
Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis)
Beta-carotene
Oral leukoplakia
Black tea
Oral leukoplakia/ carcinoma
Bovine colostrum
Oral hygiene
Chamomile
Mucositis from cancer treatment (mouth ulcers/irritation)
Licorice
Apthous ulcers / canker sores
Perilla
Aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcer or canker sore)
Propolis
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers)
Spirulina
Oral leukoplakia (pre-cancerous mouth lesions)
Turmeric
Oral leukoplakia
Usnea
Oral hygiene
Zinc
Stomatitis
Grade: D (Fair Negative Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Aloe
Mucositis
Traditional or Theoretical Uses which Lack Sufficient Evidence
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Amaranth oil
Canker sores
American pennyroyal
Mouth sores
Arnica
Aphthous ulcers
Astaxanthin
Canker sores
Bael fruit
Oral hygiene
Barberry
Stomatitis (mouth sores)
Bee pollen
Mouth sores
Bilberry
Oral ulcers
Bovine colostrum
Mucositis from cancer treatment
Bulbous buttercup
Mouth sores
Burdock
Canker sores
Calendula
Oral hygiene (oral cavity irrigation)
Cardamom
Mouth and throat inflammation
Chamomile
Canker sores
Clove
Mouth and throat inflammation
Dandelion
Aphthous ulcers
Eastern hemlock
Mouth and throat inflammation
Echinacea
Mouth sores
Fenugreek
Aphthous ulcers
Folate
Aphthous ulcers
Glyconutrients
Canker sores
Goldenseal
Canker sores
Green tea
Oral leukoplakia
Green-lipped mussel
Mucositis (inflammation of mucus membranes of the digestive tract)
Gumweed
Mouth and throat inflammation
Holy basil
Canker sores
Iron
Canker sores
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Canker sores
Lovage
Aphthous ulcers (canker sores)
Morus nigra
Mouth and throat inflammation
Oregano
Canker sores (topically)
Pantothenic acid
Stomatitis
Peppermint
Inflammation of oral mucosa
Red clover
Canker sores
Riboflavin
Canker sores
Rutin
Mucositis
Stinging nettle
Mouth sores
Sweet almond
Chapped lips
Tea tree oil
Canker sores
Thiamin
Canker sores
Thyme
Stomatitis (mouth sores)
Thymus extract
Aphthous stomatitis (RAS
Tribulus
Stomatitis (mouth sores)
Usnea
Oral hygiene
Vitamin B12
Mouth and throat inflammation (atrophic glossitis)
Vitamin E
Mucositis
Vitamin O
Canker sores
Watercress
Canker sores
White water lily
Canker sores
Yellow dock
Mouth sores


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