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10 Home Remedies That May Help Heal Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small, painful ulcers that appear inside your mouth. They usually develop on the tongue, the inside of the cheeks and inside the lips which can cause pain and irritation, making it difficult for you to eat and drink.
Certain factors can trigger mouth ulcers, such as bacterial, viral or fungal infections, toothpaste and mouth rinses that contain sodium lauryl sulphate, minor mouth injury and deficiency of B12, zinc, and iron vitamins.
Certain home remedies can help lower the pain and speed up the healing process of mouth ulcers. Read on to know the home remedies for mouth ulcers.
1. Ice
Suck on or apply ice chips on the mouth ulcers. The ice will numb the area and reduce pain and inflammation, thereby bringing some instant relief.
• Wrap few ice cubes in a towel and apply on the ulcers.
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2. Alum powder
Alum powder is made from potassium aluminium sulphate, which is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of oral ulcers. Alum is known to have astringent and haemostatic properties that can help contract the tissues and increase the wound healing process by lowering inflammation [1].
•
Mix
small
amounts
of
alum
powder
with
few
drops
of
water
and
make
a
paste.
•
Apply
the
paste
on
the
canker
sore.
•
Leave
it
for
one
minute
and
rinse
your
mouth
properly.
3. Salt water rinse
The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of salt are well known. It can help reduce the pain and inflammation caused by mouth ulcers and can help dry the sores.
•
Dissolve
one
teaspoon
of
salt
in
½
cup
of
water.
•
Swish
the
solution
in
your
mouth
for
15
to
30
seconds
and
spit
it
out.
•
Repeat
every
few
hours
depending
on
the
pain.
4. Honey
Honey possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It can help reduce the ulcer size, pain and redness, according to a 2014 study [2].
• Apply honey four times a day.
Tip: Use unfiltered, unpasteurised honey.
5. Baking soda
Baking soda is alkaline in nature and this will help neutralise acids that cause irritation and will also aid in killing bacteria inside the mouth. This will help the ulcer to heal faster.
•
Dissolve
one
teaspoon
of
baking
soda
in
½
cup
of
warm
water.
•
Rinse
your
mouth
with
this
solution.
6. Aloe vera
Aloe vera exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that may help in quick healing of the mouth ulcers. According to a study, aloe vera gel is effective in lowering the ulcer size, pain and inflammation [3].
•
Slice
an
aloe
vera
leaf
and
scoop
out
the
aloe
gel
with
a
spoon.
•
Apply
small
amounts
of
aloe
gel
and
dab
it
directly
on
the
ulcer.
7. Coconut oil
The presence of lauric acid in coconut oil can help decrease pain and swelling and reduce the discomfort.
• Dab a cotton ball in some virgin coconut oil and apply it on the ulcers.
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8. Garlic
Garlic can help in the reduction of mouth ulcers due to the presence of allicin, a bioactive compound that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties [4].
•
Rub
a
clove
of
garlic
on
the
ulcer
very
gently
for
one
to
two
minutes.
•
Rinse
your
mouth
thoroughly.
9. Chamomile
Chamomile contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and mild astringent properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat wounds, ulcers, bruises, burns, canker sores and other ailments [5].
•
Soak
a
chamomile
tea
bag
in
a
cup
of
water
and
apply
the
damp
tea
bag
on
the
sore
for
few
minutes.
•
You
can
also
rinse
your
mouth
with
chamomile
tea.
10. Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that can help treat canker sores. The vitamin is naturally found in foods such as poultry, eggs, fish, meat and dairy products. Incorporate these foods as a part of your daily diet to lower the ulcers [6].
11. Sage
Sage is a herb that contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and astringent properties that can help treat canker sores.
•
In
a
bowl
of
boiling
water
add
one
to
two
tbsp
of
fresh
sage
leaves.
•
Allow
it
to
steep
for
five
minutes.
•
Strain
and
let
the
drink
cool.
•
Swish
the
solution
around
your
mouth
and
spit
it
out.
Note: Consult a doctor before the application of the above home remedies.
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