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Treat mouth ulcers with poppy seeds or khus khus

Here is a quick and simple method to deal with mouth ulcers.

By: Editorial Team   | | Updated: March 16, 2015 3:42 pm
Tags: Mouth ulcers  Poppy seeds  

Mouth ulcers can be quite painful to deal with. At times, an instant remedy might be what you are looking for to get relief from the pain and probably bleeding, in case the ulcer breaks open. An ulcer in the mouth can also make it difficult for you to eat foods or sip on liquids. Apart from that, it could also come in the way of brushing or cleaning your mouth, giving rise to bad breath or making your oral cavity prone to other infections. However, here is a natural, painless and quick remedy to fight mouth ulcers — poppy seeds or khus-khus. Also Read - Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO

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khus-khus seeds are said to have a cooling effect on the body, which helps beat mouth ulcers. Believed to be due to excessive heat in the body — according to Ayurvedic principles — khus khus is exactly what you need when it comes to healing ulcers in the mouth. Also Read - 7 sure shot natural remedies for mouth ulcers

How to use poppy seeds:

Mix a little grated or crushed dry coconut, powdered sugar candy and ground khus-khus and make it into pellet form. Suck on this candy for instant relief from mouth ulcers. You can also make a paayasam by grinding coconut and poppy seeds and cooking this mix in a solution of jaggery garnished with cardamom, cashew nuts and raisins. (Read: Home remedies to beat mouth ulcers)

Disclaimer: This is only a home remedy, please do not use this insted of medical advice. Visit a doctor if symptoms persist.

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Published : February 3, 2015 7:27 pm | Updated:March 16, 2015 3:42 pm
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