Coconut oil mouthwash: a natural weapon against gum disease?
NCT ID NCT07175090
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new mouth rinse made with coconut oil and xylitol to see if it could improve gum health in people with periodontitis. 120 adults used the rinse or a placebo three times a day for three weeks. Researchers measured gum appearance and bleeding before and after use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- coconut oil and xylitol mouth rinse
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this natural mouth rinse could offer a simple, low-cost way to help control gum disease and reduce bleeding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (120 people, 3 weeks). Results may not apply to everyone, and the rinse is not a replacement for standard dental care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Prishtina Dentistry School
Pristina, 10000, Kosovo
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