29 Home Remedies For Canker Sores

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Canker sores (aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis) may not be a problem for some, but those who have experienced having one can attest that not only is it painful, it’s irritating as well. Since these sores occur inside the mouth, either on the tongue, inside linings of the cheeks, gums, or lips, it can make it pretty hard for the person who has it to talk, eat, or even swallow normally. Although not contagious, these lesions can last up to two weeks, as it is more prone to getting infected due to the environment it appears in. What’s worse is nobody really knows the exact cause of these sores.

But don’t worry, as there are several natural or home remedies that are easily within reach to help relieve pain, treat infection, and speed up the healing for these pesky and painful sores.

Honey

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That sweet yellow liquid called honey is known to be effective in reducing the pain and size of canker sores when applied a few times each day as it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has antiseptic properties and thus found to be useful in fighting infection and managing chronic wounds. Made by bees using nectar from flowers, it is said that the clear and golden kind is superior but what is more important is to have honey that is unpasteurized and unfiltered so that it retains more of its healing properties. Both raw and pasteurized honey can be found in groceries, with the raw kind sometimes containing wax, yeast, or pollen as it is bottled directly after being removed from the hive.