Using a bee resin mouthwash for a week doesn't significantly reduce the variety of bacteria in the mouth, suggesting it might be better for maintaining a healthy oral microbiome than antibacterial mouthwash.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

This is a randomized controlled trial with direct measurement of alpha diversity before and after intervention. The p-value of 0.05 for Simpson index at high taxonomic levels indicates statistical significance for the difference between groups, supporting definitive language for this specific finding.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2025

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation

Score: 67

DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2024.2439636

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