Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are painful, clearly defined, round or oval sores that form in the mouth. They are sometimes also known as aphthous ulcers. Mouth ulcers are very common. Most people will have at least one during their lifetime. They affect at least 20% of the population. Studies have shown that mouth ulcers are more common in women.

Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers

Home Remedy 1: In case of mouth ulcers suck liquorices.

Home Remedy 2: Chew catechu (Kattha) available at betel leaf shop with guava leaves.

Home Remedy 3: In case of ulcer on tongue eat a banana with cow milk for few days.

Home Remedy 4: Chew 4-5 holy basil leaves with water in the morning and the evening. This also acts as a good mouth freshener.

Home Remedy 5: Take few coriander seeds and boil it in 1 cup water. Gargle this 4-5 times in a day.

Home remedy 6: Make a paste of amla (Indian Gooseberry) and apply on the ulcer.

Home Remedy 7: Chew on some tulsi leaves (holy basil leaves) and gulp it in with little water like medicine. Repeat this 7-8 times in the day.