Bloodroot
PRODUCT EXAMPLES
Although products can be found with bloodroot or Sanguinaria Canadensis extract, there are currently no toothpastes or mouthwashes available containing this product. Of note, Viadent previously had toothpaste and mouthwash products with bloodroot but in 2001 removed bloodroot from their products and currently, Viadent brand products no longer are available.
In order to use bloodroot for gingivitis prevention or treatment, these products must be compounded into an oral rinse or toothpaste. Patients are advised to contact a compounding pharmacy to prepare formulations.
Doses used in studies:
Doses have not been well-established and these doses are recommended based on commonly used dosing in trials. For prevention, 300mcg/mL of sanguinaria extract twice daily for up to 6 months. For treatment, oral rinses containing 0.01% sanguinarine used daily for up to 6 weeks.