Herbal Flora of Iran’s Against Gum Bleeding: A Review of the Mechanisms of Action of Medicinal Plants

Objective: Gums play a pivotal role in maintaining oral health by acting as a protective barrier against infection, bleeding, inflammation, and dental erosion. Although proper oral hygiene is the most effective strategy for preserving gum health, various factors can compromise it, leading to disease and bleeding. In addition to oral hygiene practices, certain foods and medicinal plants have been traditionally used to strengthen the gums. This study aims to identify medicinal plants native to Iran that have been traditionally employed to manage gum bleeding. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted using keywords such as “medicinal plants,” “gum bleeding,” “traditional medicine,” and “Iran.” Relevant sources were retrieved from databases including Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, PubMed, and Scopus, as well as from books on traditional medicine and specialized websites. Results: The most frequently cited medicinal plants reported to have beneficial effects on gum bleeding include Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f., Aloe barbadensis Mill., Punica granatum L., Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mentha  piperita L., Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel, Olea europaea L., Sesamum indicum L., Malus domestica Borkh., Daucus carota L., Cucumis sativus L., Citrus paradisi Macfad., Ananas comosus (L.) Merr., Thymus vulgaris L., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Curcuma longa L., Borago officinalis L., Rosa spp. L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Cocos nucifera L., Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton, Elaeagnus angustifolia L., Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Urtica dioica L., Portulaca oleracea L., Salvia officinalis L.. Conclusion: Medicinal plants from Iran’s natural environment represent effective and natural options for managing gum bleeding. Through their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, these plants can accelerate the healing of gum tissue, enhance immune function, and improve overall oral health, thereby reducing the risk of recurrent infections and inflammation.

کلیدواژه ها:

Oral cavity ، gums ، bleeding ، medicinal plants ، traditional therapy ، Iran