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Home Remedies For Mouth Ulcers That Works

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DEC 10, 2017 LISTEN
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1. Honey
Honey works due to its antibacterial properties. Honey retains moisture and prevents your mouth from becoming dry. It also hastens the process of new tissue growth. Dr. Gautam suggests that you apply raw homey to the ulcer or you can even mix it with some amla powder and gently rub on the affected area. You can even mix pinch of turmeric with honey, it helps in healing.

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2. Mulethi Powder
For mouth ulcers cause due to stomach ailments , mulethi works wonders, says Dr. Gautam. It is best consumed with water or with some honey. It helps in cleaning your stomach and removes toxins that could be responsible for the ulcers.

3. Triphala
Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal powder consisting of three Indian fruits – Amalaki , Bibhitaki and Haritaki. “Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Triphala with 1 cup of water to make a decoction. Gargle with it once a day. Hold it in your mouth for 1 to 2 minutes and then spit it out,” advices Ayurveda Expert, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma.

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4. Mishri and Camphor
Dr. Meenakshi suggests another home remedy where you can grind 8 grams mishri with 1 gram of camphor and apply this powder on the sores. This mix is known to reduce irritation and swelling.

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5. Coconut Oil or Ghee
Coconut oil has natural inflammatory properties. Swish some around in your mouth and then spit it out. Do this several times a day, it helps in reducing swelling and soothes the pain. Similarly, desi ghee is an age-old remedy for mouth ulcers your grandmother may have often told you about. Apply desi ghee on the ulcer, let it stay for few minutes and then spit it out.

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