Canker sores are mild infections that affect the inside of the mouth and the lips. They can be due to fatigue, stress, an allergy to foods such as nuts, cheese or spices for example, hormonal changes, etc. Normally, canker sores heal on their own in one to two weeks. But, if they are not dangerous for health, they are painful and above all very unpleasant. Our tips for treating canker sores with natural remedies.
Baking soda has more than one string to its bow! In addition to its effectiveness in home maintenance, baking soda also has a beneficial action to naturally treat canker sores. Just mix it with a little water to obtain a kind of paste to then apply directly to the mouth ulcer. You can also use baking soda as a gargle several times a day, by mixing a teaspoon of the product with half a glass of warm water.
The tannins contained in tea have beneficial effects on canker sores thanks to their analgesic properties which help to calm pain and naturally heal canker sores by drying them out. You can use green tea or black tea which has more tannins. The only thing to do is to apply an already infused tea bag for a few minutes on the canker sores to make them disappear. You can also prepare a tea and, using a cotton swab, brush your mouth ulcer with the infused liquid.
Apple cider vinegar is known for its disinfectant and healing powers. It can therefore help to quickly treat this benign infection that is a canker sore. You must apply a few drops directly on the ulcer once a day and it will disappear quickly.
Colloidal silver is a natural antibiotic that attacks a large number of bacteria, viruses and parasites. It is a colorless and painless liquid solution composed of ultra-pure water and silver ions carrying a positive electrical charge that most often comes in the form of a spray or in a bottle. Thanks also to its anti-inflammatory properties, colloidal silver contributes to the relief of the pain caused by a canker sore and to its rapid healing.
Basil and sage have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory powers that help make canker sores disappear in two or three days. These plants facilitate the destruction of the microbes at the origin of these infections and relieve the lesions. By chewing fresh sage or basil leaves several times a day, you should get rid of your uncomfortable canker sores naturally. You can also use these plants in decoction.
Licorice has healing and anti-inflammatory properties that first help relieve the pain caused by a canker sore and then promote the healing of the lesion. Suck on licorice lozenges or licorice sticks is effective in naturally curing canker sores.
Myrrh is a medicinal plant recognized for its astringent and antiseptic actions, very effective in relieving and healing canker sores. The mother tincture of myrrh should be used as a natural remedy for these infections, in mouthwash or in local application. Be careful though, myrrh is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
This plant naturally heals canker sores thanks to the flavonoids and tannins it contains. Witch hazel is used as an infusion:add 10 g of flowers to a liter of boiling water and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. You can then rinse your mouth with this infusion and drink 1-2 cups a day.
