Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are very common and there are several home remedies that can help to get over the problem. 

What is Mouth Ulcers?

Mouth ulcers is a sore that develops in the mouth. It is also called as canker sores. Some people develop mouth ulcers more often than others. Some of the common causes of mouth ulcers are allergies, infection and drug side effects. It could be quite painful and extremely uncomfortable.

Mouth ulcers could affect people of any age. Small sores can take up to 10 days to heal and large sores can take much longer.

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Turmeric Powder and Glycerin

Turmeric powder has antiseptic properties. It also provides a cooling effect to the mouth relieving the burning sensation. Take a tbsp of turmeric powder and add some glycerin and make a thick paste. Apply the paste to completely cover the mouth sore. Rinse the mouth with water after 5 minutes. Do it several times a day to get rid of mouth ulcers.

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Guava Leaves

Grind guava leaves and make fine paste. Apply it to the sore 3-4 times a day. Alternately chew guava leaves several times a day. Another method is to prepare decoction from guava leaves by boiling guava leaves in water. Rinse your mouth with the decoction after it cools down.

Mulberry Juice

Mulberry juice can help to get rid of the burning sensation due to mouth sore. Take a glass of mulberry juice and drink it, holding each sip in the mouth for a while. It provides a soothing effect and reduces the inflammation

Salt Water Mouth Wash

Add a tbsp of salt to a cup of warm water. Stir it well and rinse your mouth with it. The process has to be repeated several times a day. This would not only help to reduce the pain and irritation but would also heal the sores.

Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is a very good home remedy for mouth ulcers. You can rinse your mouth 3-4 times a day with coconut milk. You can also mix honey with coconut milk and apply to the sores.

Coriander Seeds

Add some coriander seeds to water and boil it. Rinse your mouth with the water when it cools down.

Raw Onions

Raw onions are a very good remedy for the sore. Cut onions to pieces and chew them several times a day.

Baking Soda

Add some water to a tsp of baking soda and make a thick paste. Apply it to the mouth sores. Alternately you can rinse your mouth with water mixed with baking soda.

Licorice

Licorice extract is made by boiling licorice root in water. It is sweet to taste. It is in the syrup form. It can be added to warm water and used as a mouth wash to get rid of mouth ulcers.

These are some of the home remedies for mouth ulcers.

Peppermint Tea Health Benefits

Peppermint tea can provide a variety of health benefits. It can help to get rid of constipation, acid reflux and sore throat. It can also help to get over insomnia.

Peppermint Tea Recipe

Take two cups of water in a sauce pan. Add a tsp of dried peppermint leaves and boil it for 15 minutes. Let it cool down. Add a tbsp of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it. Strain the liquid and it is ready for drinking.

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Peppermint Tea for Skin

Prepare fresh peppermint tea without any additives. Apply it to your face with a cotton ball. Wash it off after 30 minutes. It can help to fight acne, blackheads and dermatitis. Mint has a cooling effect on the skin. It can also be used topically as a treatment for rashes from poison ivy and poison oak. 

Constipation

Peppermint tea can help to get rid of constipation. Anything less than three bowel movements a week is regarded as constipation. Constipation is a very common disorder. The reasons for constipation are low intake of dietary fiber and water. Three to four cups of peppermint tea every day improves digestion and helps to get rid of constipation. Peppermint tea can also improve the function of gallbladder by promoting the flow of bile. 

Acid Reflux

Peppermint tea with honey is a very good remedy for acid reflux. Acid reflux is due to the food flowing back from the stomach to the esophagus causing heartburn. Take 3-4 glasses of peppermint tea every day to get rid of acid reflux. This is one of the useful health benefits. 

Sleep

Peppermint tea has a calming effect on your nerves. It can be used as a herbal aid to get over the insomnia. Insomnia is a very difficult condition. Tossing and turning in the bed without sleep every night may have bad effects on your health. Drinking warm peppermint tea with honey just before bed can help you to sleep better. Peppermint tea has a soothing effect on your nerves. It can help you to get rid of headache, pain and colds. 

Sore Throat

Peppermint tea can help to soothe your throat, if you have a sore throat. Sore throat could be due to viral or bacterial infection. Bacterial infection has to be treated with antibiotics. Peppermint tea can provide relief in cases of sore throat due to viral infection. Four to five cup of warm peppermint tea every will help to soothe the throat.

Upset Stomach

Peppermint is a very popular remedy for upset stomach. It promotes digestion. It contains volatile oils that can help to cure upset stomach. It is also a very good remedy for bloating stomach and can help to get rid of stomach cramps. 

These are some of the health benefits of peppermint tea. 

Ginger Lemon Tea Benefits

Ginger lemon tea provides several health benefits. It can be prepared by boiling ginger in hot water and adding lemon juice. Both ginger and lemon have been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Both of them help to strengthen the immune system. Ginger lemon tea is used in India and China as a health drink.

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Preparation of Ginger Lemon Tea

Even though ginger lemon tea bags are available, fresh ginger lemon tea would be tastier and healthy

Ingredients 

25 grams of grated ginger (peel the ginger skin)

2 cups of water 

Juice from one lemon

2 tbsp honey

Add grated ginger to water and boil it for about 15 minutes. Let it cool for a while and strain it. Add lemon juice and honey. This would give a very tasty and healthy ginger lemon tea

Weight Loss

Ginger lemon tea aids digestion. It can help to reduce LDL levels and get rid of belly fat. It would also help to speed up metabolism. 

Cough

Ginger lemon tea is a very good remedy for cough. It acts as an expectorant and help to relieve cough, chest congestion and inflammation of the throat. 

Colds

Ginger, lemon and honey tea is a very good remedy for colds. For better results add a clove of garlic and tsp of powdered black pepper. The tea can help to reduce the symptoms in about 15-20 minutes.

For Constipation

You should have at least 3 bowel movements a week. Anything less than this is considered as constipation and can be extremely uncomfortable. Some of the reasons for constipation are low intake of water and low fiber diet. Lack of exercise can also result in constipation. Ginger lemon tea thrice a day can help to get rid of constipation.

Lemon

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For Nausea

Ginger lemon tea can help to get rid of nausea. Honey helps to make the tea sweet. It you are experiencing nausea due to any reason, drink ginger lemon tea thrice a day. 

Acid Reflux

Ginger lemon tea is an excellent remedy for acid reflux. Acid reflux is the result of the content of the stomach flowing back to the esophagus and causing irritation to the delicate tissue lining. Drinking a cup of tea once every two hours helps to get rid of the problem.

Digestion

Ginger lemon tea aids digestion by stimulating the production of digestive juices in the stomach. It can also help speed up the metabolism and blood circulation. 

The tea can reduce migraine headaches by reducing the inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain. 

These are some of the benefits of ginger lemon tea.