A Review of the Role of Natural Products as Treatment Approaches for Xerostomia.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel) · 2023 · PMC10458472 · PMID 37631049

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0.0570

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0.1000

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borderline significantp = 0.057so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

The study demonstrated a borderline significant amelioration of xerostomia symptoms associated with ginger administration ( p = 0.057).

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of borderline significancep < 0.100so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

Nevertheless, in response to one particular question about experiencing dry mouth throughout the day, 82% of patients in the ginger group and 62% in the placebo group reported an improvement, which is a difference of borderline significance ( p < 0.100).

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marginally significantno p-value reported

In conclusion, this study presented a marginally significant improvement in xerostomia symptoms with ginger intervention.

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