Canker Sores, How To Treat Them Naturally?
Canker sores are whitish, painful lesions and, when they break, they usually bleed and are very uncomfortable. They are caused by the fungus Candida Albicans , which gives rise to oral candida.
As a general rule, they appear on the tongue or on the inside of the cheeks, although they can spread to the roof of the mouth, gums and even tonsils, or the back of the throat.
While this condition can affect anyone, it is more likely to occur in children and people who use dentures, braces, or inhaled corticosteroids, or have a low immune system.
General tips for treating thrush
- Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth and flossing regularly.
- Give your body a good fluid intake to prevent dehydration; drink water, herbal infusions or fruit juices. If necessary, use a straw to avoid direct contact with the affected regions.
- Avoid, during the time you have canker sores, the consumption of very hard foods with edges, such as French fries, oilseeds, biscuits, among others, as well as spicy and acidic foods and drinks.
Natural Remedies to Treat Cold Sore
salt water
A home remedy often used to treat oral thrush can provide relief by rinsing after meals three times a day. To do this, mix a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water.
raw garlic
Garlic has antibacterial properties, so eating raw garlic can help with canker sores. In addition, garlic is beneficial for illnesses that are related to a weakened immune system.
Cut a garlic and apply to the cold sore daily for two minutes, or grind a garlic into a paste and mix with salt, apply to the affected area for two minutes, then wash with water.
unsweetened yogurt
Consume sugar-free natural yogurt; it contains active cultures that restore a healthy pH balance and the growth of normal bacteria in the mouth, as well as providing relief for canker sores.
It is also possible to take acidophilus in capsule, which works the same way as yogurt.
Revenues
We will leave some recipes that are useful in the treatment of cold sore. Stay tuned.
- 1 tablespoon of pure plantain juice
- ½ tablespoon of rosemary juice
Store juices in glass containers or dishes, covered in the refrigerator. Wet the cold sore hourly with the mixture.
aloe
Every hour, scrape the gelatinous part of the aloe and apply over the canker sores.
- 3 tablespoons of espinheira-santa
- 1 tablespoon of mallow
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile
- 1 tablespoon of ruby
- 2 cups of boiling water
Leave the indicated herbs for 2 minutes in boiling water, turn off the heat and wait for it to warm. Strain and rinse every hour. Do not drink. Use only for mouthwash in rinses.
