{"id":27699,"date":"2015-12-11T02:20:46","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T02:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=27699"},"modified":"2016-01-13T17:55:47","modified_gmt":"2016-01-13T17:55:47","slug":"home-remedies-for-mouth-ulcer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/home-remedies-for-mouth-ulcer\/","title":{"rendered":"10 HOME REMEDIES FOR MOUTH ULCER"},"content":{"rendered":"
Mouth ulcers are quite common and irritating. They can be caused by a number of factors like food triggers, constipation, hereditary factors, hormonal changes, excess acidity, accidental cheek bites, stress, and deficiencies of vitamin B complex, vitamin C, iron, or other nutrients. Now, how to get rid of these mouth ulcers? With a handful of natural ingredients, it\u2019s not difficult to find ways to soothe the pain they cause.<\/p>\n
Here are the top home remedies for mouth ulcers:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Sage <\/strong>is an herb from the evergreen shrub, Salvia officinalis, in the mint family. Boil a cup of water and allow the herb to infuse for 10 minutes. Swish the water, and the herb, in your mouth for 1 minute before spitting it out and rinsing with plain cold water. You can also make a tea-type rinse with fresh leaves.<\/p>\n Coconut milk<\/strong> 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. Alternatively, you can simply rinse your mouth with fresh coconut milk or massage coconut oil on the affected area.<\/p>\n An infusion of coriander seeds<\/strong> is an Ayurvedic remedy that can bring considerable relief and reduce inflammation. Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in a cup of water. Strain it and allow it to cool. Swish it around in your mouth and do this 3-4 times a day.<\/p>\n Like a saline rinse, hydrogen peroxide<\/strong> can disinfect the ulcer. Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide with an equal volume of water. Dip a cotton swab in the solution, and dab it over the sore.<\/p>\n Honey<\/strong> can soothe ulcers as it helps retain moisture and accelerates the healing process. It also has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Simply dip a cotton swab in honey and dab it on the affected area. You can also use glycerine <\/strong>or vitamin E oil<\/strong> in the same way.<\/p>\n Applying aloe vera gel<\/strong> or juice on the affected area alleviates pain, promotes healing, and works as a natural antiseptic. It also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.<\/p>\n Take one cup of fenugreek leaves<\/strong> and boil them in two cups of water. Strain the water and keep it aside for some time by covering it with a lid. Gargle this water twice or thrice daily.<\/p>\n Chewing 5-6 basil leaves<\/strong> (tulsi leaves) with some water every day will help you in getting rid of mouth ulcers. Repeat this procedure five to six times daily for better results.<\/p>\n Consuming raw tomatoes<\/strong> helps you in getting rid of mouth ulcers. You can even try gargling with tomato juice three to four times every day.<\/p>\n Following the above natural home remedies will help you get rid of the painful mouth ulcers very quickly and easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mouth ulcers are quite common and irritating. They can be caused by a number of factors like food triggers, constipation, hereditary factors, hormonal changes, excess acidity, accidental cheek bites, stress, and deficiencies of vitamin B complex, vitamin C, iron, or other nutrients. Now, how to get rid of these mouth ulcers? With a handful of natural ingredients, it\u2019s not difficult to find ways to soothe the pain they cause. Here are the top home remedies for mouth ulcers: Sage is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[132],"tags":[8997],"yoast_head":"\n