Apthous stomatitis, more commonly known as canker sores, are mysterious, painful mouth ulcers, munh ke chale (Hindi/Urdu), tondatil vrana (Marathi), vay pun (Tamil), ulcera bucal (Spanish). To help relieve pain and speed healing here are best, natural remedies for canker sores. Learn about canker sores (aphthous ulcer) causes, remedies, treatment and symptoms. Canker sores are generally traumatic, that is, they are due to a cut or bruise in the mouth. When people eat some sharp, dried, or hard foods, such as popcorn, corn chips, crackers, or dried bread, or chew fennel seeds after a meal, the hard, sharp food can hurt the oral mucous membrane, and within a couple of days it will manifest as a canker sore. People who use a rough, hard-bristled toothbrush, or who press unduly hard while brushing their teeth, may irritate the mucous membranes and create a canker sore. Some individuals inadvertently bite the delicate tissues in their cheeks or lips during sleep, or even while chewing or talking. This is more likely if they have TMJ and their bite is uneven, which can easily lead to lacerations and canker sores. If they have high pitta in their saliva, their teeth may be sharp because the crown of the tooth becomes eroded, a combination that may result in repeated sores.
Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers Home Remedies
- Honey and Turmeric: Mix together 1 teaspoon honey with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and rub it on the sore. It will burn a little at first, but the sore area will heal quickly.
- Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe vera gel decreases inflammation, stimulates the immune system, and enhances wound healing. Preliminary studies show that topical aloe gel decreases the pain of aphthous ulcers and speeds healing. Rinse your mouth several times a day with a little aloe vera juice. Aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoons 3 times a day, can also help heal canker sores. Mixing aloe vera gel with neem powder is also helpful. Use 1 teaspoon of gel with a pinch of neem powder, mix together, and apply directly to the canker sore.
- Milk of Magnesia: Mix together equal amounts of milk of magnesia and Benadryl Allergy Liquid. Swish a teaspoon in your mouth for about one minute and then spit it out. Doing this every four to six hours may reduce canker sore pain.
- Mishri + Cumin: Eating a mixture of rock candy powder (Mishri Powder) and cumin powder will help stop the pain, as well as reduce inflammation and irritation. Take half teaspoon powder of each and mix well.
- Tea Tree Oil: Put 10 drops of tea tree oil in 1/3 cup of water, and swish the liquid in your mouth. The mild solution will act as an antiseptic to help prevent secondary infection, and it will also help to heal the sore. Be careful and avoid swallowing as tea tree oil is toxic when swallowed.
- Cranberry Juice: Between meals, drink half cup cranberry juice. That will help to heal the sore and relieve the burning sensation and irritation.
- Try mouthwash for mouth ulcers. Equal parts Marshmallow and Chamomile infused to be gargled often. Also consider Balm and St. John’s Wort.