10 Home Remedies For Canker Sores
Home Remedy #9: Sage
Sage contains a variety of phenolic acids, flavonoids, and volatile oils. Before the advent of modern medicine, sage was used for cleansing the mouth and to treat many painful ulcers including canker sores. Sage helps to lower inflammation. It also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Dried sage is the common form used to treat canker sores. Put some dried sage into a pot of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Switch off the heat, cover, and let it steep for about ten minutes. When the mixture is cool, use some to swish in your mouth for one minute, ensuring that you get it to all the areas affected by the canker sores. Spit out the spent mixture and rinse your mouth with cold water. Repeat this procedure two or three times a day until your mouth is well again.
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