Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers

• Honey and Coriander Powder Paste

  • Mix honey with coriander powder to create a paste.
  • Apply it directly on the ulcers or lick it for relief.
  • Honey's antibacterial properties and coriander's cooling effect help in faster healing.

• Alum Mouth Rinse

  • Dissolve a small pinch of alum (fitkari) in warm water.
  • Gargle with the solution for a few seconds, then rinse with plain water.
  • Alum acts as an astringent, shrinking ulcers and preventing infection.

• Salt Water Gargling

  • Mix ½ teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water.
  • Gargle 2-3 times a day to cleanse the ulcers and reduce pain.
  • Salt's antiseptic properties help speed up healing and prevent bacterial growth.

• Guava Leaf Decoction Gargle

  • Boil a handful of fresh guava leaves in water for a few minutes.
  • Strain and use the warm decoction as a mouth gargle.
  • Guava leaves have antimicrobial properties that soothe ulcers and reduce swelling.

• Tamarind Leaf Decoction Gargle

  • Boil fresh tamarind leaves in water to make a decoction.
  • Strain and gargle with the solution to cleanse and heal ulcers.
  • Tamarind leaves have antibacterial and cooling effects, reducing irritation.

• Chewing Dry Coconut with Red Candy Sugar

  • Take small pieces of dry coconut and red candy sugar (misri).
  • Chew the mixture slowly to soothe and nourish the mouth.
  • Dry coconut provides natural fats, while red candy sugar cools the ulcers, reducing discomfort.

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