2015-11-18
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
18

 

Mouth ulcers or stomatitis are small red painful boils, which occur inside the mouth. They usually appear on the inside of the cheeks, lips, under the tongue, and on the floor of the mouth. Mouth ulcers can be caused due to number of reasons such as, allergy to a toothpaste, constipation, hereditary factors, hormonal changes, stress, accidental cheek bites, poor digestion, vitamin B and folic acid deficiency, spicy food, smoking or alcohol to name a few. Mouth ulcers left untreated generally go away in a week or so home remedies can help to lessen the and quicken the healing process. The following are the top eight home remedies for mouth ulcers.

 

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  1. Honey

Honey is a natural humectant – that is, it helps retain moisture and prevent dehydration. Honey soothes ulcers, and along with its antimicrobial effect, it ensures faster healing of the mouth ulcer. It also known to hasten the process of new tissue growth. Simply dip a cotton swab in honey and dab it on the affected area.

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  1. Coriander

Coriander seeds infused water is an Ayurvedic remedy helps to reduce the pain and inflammation. Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in a cup of water. Use the cooled and strained liquid as a mouthwash. This should be done three or four times a day for considerable relief

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  1. Coconut

The products of the coconut tree such as dry coconut, coconut milk coconut oil and coconut water are useful treat mouth ulcers. Coconut milk is highly beneficial in soothing the pain of mouth ulcers. Mix a little honey in one tablespoon of coconut milk. Massage the affected area with it. Do this three or four times a day for quicker healing. Alternatively, you can simply rinse your mouth with fresh coconut water or massage coconut oil on the affected area. It is also said that chewing some coconut (fresh or dry) helps reduce pain and inflammation and hence, ulcers heal faster.

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  1. Licorice Root

Licorice root is a wonderful herb that works as a demulcent and forms a protective coating on the mucous membranes that resists irritation and soothes mouth ulcers. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Apply the paste of licorice root to the ulcerated area for relief or mix liquorice powder with honey and apply to the mouth ulcer directly for quick healing. Alternatively, little liquorice powder and turmeric mixed into a glass of warm milk makes an effective drink to combat the mouth ulcers.

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  1. Aloe Vera

Applying aloe vera gel or juice on the affected area of mouth ulcer alleviates pain and promotes healing. It antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, which makes it an ideal way to deal with these painful lesions.

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  1. Baking Soda

Baking soda helps for those ulcers caused due to acidic foods or drinks. Baking soda helps neutralize acid and reduce inflammation. Though it may cause a burning sensation but it is antibacterial and will aid in faster healing.

  1. Holy Basil

Holy Basil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Chewing a few leaves of holy basil along with some water about three to four times every day will help in getting rid of ulcers faster and also have a preventive action against their recurrence.

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  1. Ice

Ice is a simple home remedy to soothe and numb the pain of mouth ulcers. It is particularly helpful when you apply ice on the affected area when the symptoms appear such as the tingling and burning sensation, before the shallow ulceration appears.

 

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Besides trying these home remedies, make sure you do not eat spicy or acidic foods. Also, use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth so that you do not accidently scrape it and worsen the condition. However, if the mouth ulcer is large or unbearable painful or not healing for a long period, you should seek the advice of a doctor.

 

 

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