Efficacy of Lycium barbarum (Goji…ized clinical trial.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Efficacy of Lycium barbarum (Goji berry) mouthwash for managing periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.
Amee Sanghavi, Laasya Shettigar, Aditi Chopra, Ashmeet Shah, Richard Lobo, Padmaja A Shenoy + 5 more
F1000Research · 2023
Findings
Goji berry mouthwash reduced gum inflammation, plaque, and bleeding about as well as chlorhexidine (the gold standard antimicrobial rinse) when used alongside professional cleaning. The one real difference: goji berry increased antioxidant levels in saliva, which chlorhexidine didn't do—but we don't yet know if that matters for actual skin or gum health.
Design
Randomized Controlled Trial
Evidence
Strong
Journal
F1000Research
Ingredients studied