New evidence
Rosemary extract matched chlorhexidine's anti-inflammatory effect in a systematic review of herbal mouthwashes for gum disease.
This systematic review suggests rosemary and other herbal extracts may be as effective as a standard antiseptic for reducing gum inflammation, but the evidence is still early and the specific doses used weren't reported, so it's too soon to swap out your dentist's recommendation.
A systematic review found that herbal mouthwashes containing rosemary, green tea, pomegranate, or ginger reduced inflammation and improved gum health about as well as the common antiseptic chlorhexidine. However, the review didn't specify the exact doses of herbs used, and this is among the first studies to compare them head-to-head, so the findings need confirmation in larger, more detailed trials.
Where this fits in the evidence
This is among the first studies we've indexed on Rosemary for Reduced Inflammation ā treat it as an early signal until more research accumulates.
The study
- Systematic Review
- 2025-02-21
- Nutrients
- PubMed: 40077632
- DOI: 10.3390/nu17050762
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