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(GR) is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Geraniaceae family, widely distributed across temperate regions of Europe, Asia, North Africa, and America. It has been used in traditional ethnomedicine for its antibacterial, haemostatic, and anti-allergic properties in the treatment of oropharyngeal conditions, wounds, and inflammatory diseases. Beyond these traditional applications, pharmacological studies have documented several biological activities of its extracts and constituents. Objective: The aim of this review is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of GR by examining the phytochemical composition and the pharmacological properties relevant to dental medicine. Methods: A literature screening was conducted (PubMed, Google Scholar, PubMed Central), with focus on studies concerning phytochemical composition, pharmacological effects, and potential applications of GR and its major bioactive constituents in oral health. Results: Phytochemical analysis reveals that GR is characterized by a rich content of polyphenols, particularly tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, with geraniin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, quercetin, and kaempferol identified as its principal bioactive constituents. Recent studies have confirmed that these constituents are responsible for the plant\u2019s therapeutic potential in oral medicine. These compounds possess a variety of effects, from antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to antifungal and antiviral activities, as well as antioxidant, wound-healing, and anticancer benefits relevant to dental medicine. Conclusions: Despite its long-standing traditional use, GR remains largely underexplored in the context of oral health. This gap in the literature highlights GR as a promising phytotherapeutic candidate, calling for further in vitro and in vivo studies in order to investigate its efficacy and establish its mechanism of action in dental medicine.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/dj14080505","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,10]],"date-time":"2026-08-10T09:24:53Z","timestamp":1786353893000},"page":"505","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Geranium robertianum L. in Oral Health: From Phytochemical Profile to Therapeutic Potential"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Adina","family":"Feher","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Doctoral School, \u201cVictor Babe\u0219\u201d University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timi\u0219oara, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timi\u0219oara, Romania"},{"name":"Department of Management and Communication in Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental 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