7 Best Home Remedies For Mouth Ulcers

Ouch! Ulcers hurt so badly.

You all must have experienced ulcers at some point of time. They are sores that appear on your lips, cheeks and the floor of your mouth. Though harmless, ulcers can be extremely painful and may even kill your desire to eat. Ulcers can take place due to constipation, hormonal fluctuations and extreme acidity. Sometimes ulcers take place due to deficiencies like iron deficiency, vitamin B and C deficiency too.

Luckily, ulcers can be treated easily and with simple home remedies. So look no further than your kitchen and use our set of remedies to end ulcers!

1. Honey

Thanks to the antibacterial qualities of honey, it can act as a very effective remedy for ulcers. It provides moisture and prevents it from becoming dry. All you need to do is take some raw honey and apply it on the ulcers. You can also add some turmeric to it to speed up the healing process. Apply it every few hours for relief.

2. Coconut oil

Coconut oil helps in reducing the discomfort caused due to the ulcer by reducing the swelling. Anti-inflammatory compounds in coconut oil help in doing so. All you need to do is dab a cotton ball in some virgin coconut oil and apply it on your ulcers. Repeat this after every few hours. You can also apply coconut oil to ulcers and sleep with it.

3. Apple cider vinegar

Though the pungent taste and the acidic nature of apple cider vinegar can hurt you, this one is a powerful home remedy for ulcers. Just mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with half a cup of water and swish the solution in your mouth for a few minutes. Do this every morning and night till the ulcer heals.

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