Canker sores: Try these 3 home remedies

Do you find it difficult to chew or eat your food? Yes, those painful canker sores can hinder your quality of life. It can cause distress and you will find it difficult to talk as well. so, just go for these natural solutions to tackle it.

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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Published : September 14, 2018 1:56 PM IST

Painful blisters of the mouth can be called as canker sores or aphthous ulcer. You may see it on the lips or no/ near the tongue. Eating, chewing, swallowing and talking can be a big deal for you if you suffer from it. Furthermore, you may also get them inside your cheeks or the gums and they can be embarrassing as well as irritating.

You may get canker sores you are too much stressed. Stress is part and parcel of life. There are many factors which can stress you out. But, do you know that stress can affect your suppress your immune system and the acid reflux due to digestive imbalance can lead to canker sores. Even lip injuries, food allergies, vitamin deficiencies and hormonal changes can put you at the risk of it.

So, make sure that you don't poke your canker sore, cut down on spicy, oily and junk food, avoid carbonated beverages and acidic foods like lemon, drink a lot of water, eat a well-balanced diet and consult your doctor and take medications on time. Also, just follow these fool-proof natural remedies ways to deal with it and you can thank us later!

  • You can swish with salt water: If you wish to get rid of canker sores just try this powerful hack as salt water is a natural disinfectant. So, just mix some salt in warm water and swish.
  • You can chew on basil leaves: It has anti-microbial properties and fight infections and treat canker sores. So, just chew on some leaves or add them to your salad.
  • You can add sage to your diet: Sage has anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties that can help you to cure canker sores and it can also be beneficial for your immune system. You can add sage to your diet in the form of soup, veggies and sauces or just mix dried sage with water and rinse your mouth with it.
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