Canker Sore Remedies Done at Home

Canker sore is a painful white shallow sore appears inside the lips, under the tongue, and inside the cheeks which will last for about 2 weeks. The causes for canker sore are always related with stress, allergic to food, injury in the mouth and menstruation. Genetic factors and lack of certain nutrient might also be the reasons

Before the canker sore appears, you will always notice the tingling sensation inside your mouth. Later, you will find a tiny whitish sore surrounded by red edges appears. Although canker sore will recover without any cures,  you might still want to get a remedies to relieve the terrible pain.

Here are a few canker sore remedies you can try at home:

Homemade Pastes: Various types of homemade paste can be applied to canker sore for faster healing.

• Honey-Turmeric Paste: Mix 1 tsp of honey with 1/4 tsp of turmeric and apply. There is a burning feeling at first, but the healing is fast.
• Aloe Vera-Neem Paste: Mix 1 tsp of Aloe Vera gel with a pinch of Neem powder (Indian herb) and apply.
• Sesame seeds Paste: Prepare this paste by crushing the sesame seeds and apply.

Aloe Vera Juice & Gel: Rinse your mouth using Aloe Vera juice a few times a day. Then, apply Aloe Vera gel on the sore area for 3 times daily. It does not sting when apply.

Tea Tree Oil Solution:  Put 10 drops of oil to 1/3 cup of warm water and mix it up. Rinse your mouth with this solution. This mild solution is a an antiseptic. It helps in preventing further infection and healing the sore. You can also apply the oil directly to the sore.

Powdered Alum: Alum powder has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Apply powdered alum using small cotton balls on the canker sores 2 times daily until the sore heals.

Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE): GSE is an excellent disinfectant. Add about 6 drops of the extract to a glass of water to make a mouthwash. Rinse your mouth with the solution for 1 or more times a day.

Hydrogen Peroxide: Dilute hydrogen peroxide with water at 1:1 ratio and apply it to the canker sore with cotton. Then, apply a little milk of magnesia to the affected area for 3 to 4 times a day. This would help the healing but not soothing. You can also prepare a mouthwash by diluting 1 part of hydrogen peroxide with 3 parts of water. Rinse your mouth twice a day.

Goldenseal Powder: Prepare solution for rinsing by mixing ½ tsp Goldenseal powder to ¼ tsp salt in a cup of warm water. Then, apply some Goldenseal powder to the sore.

Coconut Milk: Extract coconut milk from grated coconut by squeezing it. Then, use the milk for gargling.

Canker sore will normally last for 2 weeks. If there is no sign of healing after 2 weeks, there might be infection and it is advisable for you to see doctor for medical treatment.