Home remedies for canker sores

Have you ever had a kind of wound that looks like sores in your mouth? This very annoying physical condition is called canker sores and they are defined as white ulcers that appear in the mouth and that can usually be caused by an injury or a viral infection. There are also other factors that increase the risk of suffering from them: stress, a diet deficient in vitamins and minerals, certain hormonal changes or even a food allergy.

Sea salt for canker sores

Among the best home remedies for canker sores is a product present in any kitchen: sea salt . This food seasoning has excellent antiseptic properties that help disinfect and keep clean mouth wounds and prevent the appearance of new infections. However, before using it, you should also know that this remedy can cause a bit of itching in the mouth due to its antibacterial power. To use it, you will need to prepare:

• Half tablespoon of sea salt
• 1 glass of mineral water

Preparation and treatment:

1. Fill a glass with mineral water and then add half a teaspoon of salt to it.
2. Stir the ingredients so that the salt dissolves well in the water.
3. Drink some of the solution (without swallowing it) and gargle with it for 30 seconds.
4. When you're done, spit it out and rinse your mouth with water.

Use this homemade rinse 3 times a day for it to take effect. Sea salt is also an ideal ingredient to take care of your skin. If you are passionate about homemade masks made with natural products, take a look at this article on How to exfoliate the skin with sea salt .

Aloe vera gel for mouth sores

Another excellent remedy for this oral condition is aloe vera gel. The juice of this plant stands out for its excellent anti- inflammatory properties , since these manage to relieve some of the symptoms caused by this condition, such as pain and redness of the skin. In addition to this benefit, aloe vera also has antibacterial properties that help neutralize microorganisms that can flourish in the mouth and thus prevent wounds from getting worse. To use this home remedy you will only need:

• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
• Half a glass of water

Preparation and treatment:

1. In the event that you do not have a plant at home, purchase a bottle of this gel at any herbalist.
2. Mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel with half a glass of water in a container and then stir the ingredients until they are well integrated.
3. You can also add them to the glass of a blender so that the remedy is more liquid and uniform.
4. Drink some of the mixture without swallowing it and gargle with it for 1 minute.

Use this remedy 1 time a day until the canker sores disappear.

Chamomile tea for mouth sores

Chamomile is another of the most recommended natural options to combat canker sores. This medicinal plant has, on the one hand, antiseptic properties that help disinfect sores and prevent possible infections and, on the other, with powerful anti-inflammatory properties that relieve symptoms such as itching and pain caused by fires in the mouth. To prepare this home remedy for canker sores you will need:

• 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers
• 1 glass of mineral water

Preparation and treatment:

1. Boil 1 glass of mineral water in a saucepan and, when it reaches its boiling point, add the chamomile flowers.
2. Let the flowers boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
3. Let the flowers sit for a few more minutes to finish infusing, then strain the drink.
4. Once the infusion is warm, take a little of this drink and gargle with it for 1 minute.

Use this mouthwash 3 times a day. Chamomile, as you well know, has many other properties that can be very beneficial for the care of your skin and hair. Do not miss this article on beauty tips with chamomile to discover how you can take advantage of this ingredient.

Calendula infusion for oral conditions

Although it is the last home remedy that we present to you, calendula infusion is just as effective as the rest of the options. Thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, calendula is a plant that favors the healing of canker sores in the mouth , since it relieves its symptoms and neutralizes the microorganisms that can aggravate the appearance of the sores. To prepare this infusion you will need:

• 1 glass of mineral water
• 1 teaspoon calendula flowers

Preparation and treatment:

1. Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan and, when you see that it reaches its boiling point, add the tablespoon of calendula flowers.
2. Let the flowers boil for a few minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
3. Now let the mixture sit for a couple more minutes and then strain the contents.
4. Once it is cold, take a little infusion without swallowing it and gargle with it for 30 seconds.

Use this remedy 2-3 times a day.