Dried licorice extract, sage tea or honey from bees are some of the home and natural options available to treat thrush caused by aphthous stomatitis.
Aphthous stomatitis is a disease that causes canker sores or painful ulcers in the mouth, which have a round or oval shape and can in severe cases even make feeding or drinking difficult. In most cases these canker sores cause a lot of pain and discomfort, disappearing after 10 or 14 days. However, its healing process can be accelerated by using natural remedies such as:
1. Drops of Licorice
The extract of Licorice when applied directly on the canker sores helps to heal and heal, as it has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
How to use: drip 3 or 4 drops directly on the cold sore or add 15-30 drops in warm water and rinse for a few seconds. The treatment should be repeated 2 to 3 times a day.
2. Saving Tea
Salva leaves have disinfecting properties, destroying viruses and bacteria, as well as possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
How to use: the sage can be used in the form of drops that should be applied directly on the cold, or in the form of tea to gargle. This tea can be prepared with 50 g of dried Salva leaves and 1 L of boiling water, and it is recommended to gargle and mouthwash 3 times a day.
3. Sea salt
Sea Salt is another excellent choice that when used to chew helps to reduce the inflammation and irritation caused by canker sores. In addition, it is a great natural disinfectant for the mouth.
Directions: Add 2 tablespoons of salt to half a cup of warm water, mouth rinsing several times a day or whenever you feel it necessary.
4. Propolis Extract
The Propolis Extract has a healing, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action that can be used to treat, disinfect and heal thrush. In addition, this remedy has a potent regenerative effect on the skin, helping in the recovery of tissues.
How to use: Apply 1 or 2 drops on the cold sore or wound to treat, 4 to 5 times a day.
5. Honey from bees
Bees honey when applied locally is also an excellent choice for treating aphthous aphthous aphthae, as it is a powerful antiseptic, helping to soften and moisturize the skin, which alleviates discomfort.
How to use: apply a small amount directly on the cold sore, repeating this application several times a day whenever you feel discomfort or find it necessary.
In addition, in combination with honey can also be used the dried clove that can be sucked throughout the day to fight the germs and help in the healing of canker sores and wounds.
See other tips that also help in treatment in 5 tips for canker cures.
