Home Remedy Resource

Are you experiencing pain in the lining of your mouth that is very painful and sensitive causing some discomfort while you are eating and talking? Then you probably have Canker Sores. Canker Sores are the most common causes of mouth sores. They are tiny ulcers that occur in the lining of the mouth. The sore may be small, red like, and may measure approximately 10mm. Symptoms experienced by a person having canker sores are burning or tingling sensation before the sore appears, swollen lymph nodes, and sometimes fever. There are some known home remedies for treating canker sores. Trying them wouldn’t be as bad as you think, but if the sores in your mouth worsen then better seek the help of a medical practitioner.

Some natural home remedies for treating canker sores are as follows:

Rinse your mouth with aloe juice frequently.

Put some alum on the canker sores. Repeat this twice a day. It helps to relieve the pain and quickens healing.

Apply some baking powder on the sores. It could be used either in the powdered form or in the paste form. It will reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth.

Rinse your mouth several times a day by a mouthwash prepared by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda in half cup of warm water.

Prepare a mouthwash by putting 5 to 6 drops of Grapefruit seed extract in a glass of water. Rinse your mouth with this at least once in a day. It is an excellent disinfectant.

Prepare a mouthwash using three parts of water and one part of hydrogen peroxide. Use this mouthwash twice a day.

Onion is another excellent home remedy for canker sores. Apply some raw onions to the sores.

Gargle your mouth with a solution made by mixing 1 teaspoon soda and 1 pinch of salt in a cup of warm water.

Also, rinse your mouth three to four times a day with a solution made by mixing 2 tbsp. salt to 6 ounces of warm water, Apply some powdered Goldenseal powder to the sore or rinse your mouth with a mouthwash prepared by mixing ½ tsp Goldenseal powder to ¼ tsp salt and 1 cup of warm water.