Comparative Efficacy of Jasminum Grandiflorum with or Without Honey and Topical Corticosteroid in Management of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) can be managed with various treatment options, including herbal medicines. Objectives: To evaluate the comparative efficacy of Jasminum grandiflorum ( J. grandiflorum) , with or without honey, and topical corticosteroid in the management of RAS. Methods: This quasi-experimental study included 120 patients with RAS, who were equally divided into three groups. Group 1 patients were treated with a topical corticosteroid (triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% in orabase), Group 2 patients were treated by J. grandiflorum gel without honey, and Group 3 patients were treated by J. grandiflorum gel with honey. The size of ulcer, pain score, and erythema level were the clinical parameters assessed to evaluate the efficacy of the drugs. Results: A significant reduction in pain score and erythema level was observed from day 1 to day 3 and 4 in Groups 2 and 3. Overall, Group 2 showed greater improvement compared to Group 1, while Group 3 achieved the most improvement among the three groups. Conclusion: J. grandiflorum , either alone or with honey, is effective and can be used as an adjuvant treatment option in managing RAS.