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Alternative Medicine, Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers Relief
The open sores which appear in the mouth are called as mouth ulcers. They are white or yellow in color, and are generally accompanied with a sharp pain, which is felt most when the mortal is eating. The pain is quite acute when salty or spicy food passes over the ulcer. Mouth ulcers can occur anywhere in the mouth on the inner surface of the cheeks, lips, tongue, palate and at the base of the gums.
Mouth ulcers are caused due to vitiation of the pitta dosha. The condition is called as Mukha Paaka in Sanskrit. There are several factors that can cause it. Some of them are as follows:-
1Wrong diet
2Digestive problems such as constipation
3Hormonal imbalances, especially during puberty in girls
4Anemia
5Constant stress
6Hereditary factors
7Infection of the herpes simplex virus
8Irritation by some chemicals, tobacco and alcohol
(1)Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Mouth Ulcers
1.Banyan (Ficus religiosa)
A decoction of the bark of the banyan tree reduces the pain caused by mouth ulcers.
2.Chebulic Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)
The chebulic myrobalan is a component of the Triphala choorna, of which the amalaki is also an essential component. Its bark helps in reducing the pain of the ulcers. It also helps in correcting the constipation problems which causes ulcers.
3.Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)
Fenugreek leaves help in the treatment of mouth ulcers. An infusion of these leaves is used for gargling. Fenugreek is a strong agent on the ulcers. Hence it is used as a cure for recurrent ulcers.
4.Henna (Lawsonium alba)
Henna is a cooling herb. It can wage a soothing effect on the ulcers. It is used with water for gargling.
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