10 Home Remedies For Canker Sores
Home Remedy #4: Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil comes from Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant of Australian origin that has been widely used for hundreds of years by the indigenous people. It is known to eradicate conditions such as psoriasis, acne, toenail fungus, and eczema. Tea tree oil is a constituent of some toothpastes and mouthwashes due to its ability to sooth inflamed skin and kill bacteria. Because it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, tea tree oil helps the canker sores to heal by destroying disease-causing pathogens.
You can use tea tree oil by putting about five to ten drops into a glass of water, then swishing it around your mouth. Gargle for a while, spit it out, and finally rinse your mouth with warm water. Repeat this process two to three times a day until the canker sores heal.
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