Spice rack remedy? sumac mouthwash shows promise for painful mouth ulcers

NCT ID NCT07229469

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether a mouth rinse made from sumac, a common spice, can help heal painful canker sores and reduce pain. Thirty-eight healthy adults with new canker sores used the rinse. Researchers measured ulcer size, pain levels, and signs of inflammation in the blood. The goal was to see if sumac offers a natural, effective way to manage these common mouth sores.

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Locations

  • Department of oral medicine, Faculty of dentistry, Ain Shams university

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11517, Egypt

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