Canker sores are small ulcers that form on the tongue, gums and soft lining of the insides of your cheeks or lips. While it’s definitely true that they not the kind that can put your life in danger, they can certainly put your life on hold — it can be extremely hard to talk, smile, laugh, kiss, eat and drink when those painful canker sores are around!
There are many different causes of canker sores, and they include trauma to the mouth, intake of spicy or acidic foods, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances and even high levels of stress.
Fortunately, there are also numerous home remedies available for those darned canker sores. Some of those that can provide utmost relief from pain and speed up the healing process are from the world of Ayurveda, a form of alternative healing that was developed in India about 5,000 years ago, and is still very much practiced worldwide today.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the most impressive Ayurvedic solutions for canker sores so that you may employ them right away, letting you get back to leading a normal life in no time.
Aloe Vera Gel
One of the most impressive Ayurvedic solutions for canker sores is the gel that’s freshly obtained from the leaf of the aloe vera plant. If you have some aloe vera plant in your garden, then you have very easy access to it. All you need to do is apply the gel on those canker sores up to twice a day.
Worry not if an aloe vera plant is around and your canker sores are making you suffer a lot. That’s because you may simply get your hands on a bottle of 100 percent pure aloe vera juice, and use it to rinse your mouth with morning and night, or just about any time that your canker sores are giving you a hard time.
Tea Tree Oil
Numerous skin problems can be remedied with a few drops of tea tree oil diluted with carrier oil. According to Ayurvedic healers, this powerful oil with superb antiseptic properties may also be used for treating canker sores.
All you have to do is place 10 drops of tea tree oil in 1 cup of water. Give it a quick stir and rinse your mouth with it. Make sure that the mixture comes into contact with those annoying canker sores for a few minutes. Do this Ayurvedic solution for canker sores twice a day and it won’t take long before those painful ulcers go away.
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