Natural Mouthwashes and Toothpastes: Do Herbs Really Fight Plaque and Gingivitis Better?

Countless studies and reviews have tested herbal versus standard oral care products for tackling plaque buildup and gum inflammation (gingivitis). But results often clash, leaving people confused. This umbrella review pulls together data from existing systematic reviews to clarify how herbal mouthrinses and toothpastes stack up against conventional options or placebos.
We scoured six major databases for reviews (with or without statistical analyses) published by May 30, 2023, focusing only on clinical trials—no language barriers.
Certain herbal products, especially mouthrinses, match the plaque- and gingivitis-fighting power of traditional toothpastes. They make a great add-on for daily routines. That said, most trials were short (under 4 weeks) and plagued by publication bias, so take these wins with a grain of salt.
For solid proof on how different herbal extracts boost gum health, we need bigger, longer studies with strict standards.

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38974822/