Herbal Canker Sore Treatment – Great Herbs To Use

Herbal remedies are a part of an effective canker sore treatment plan. Herbs may be used internally to rid the body of infection, as well as topically to help to heal the sore and to relieve discomfort.

Internal use of herbs may enhance the health of your immune system so that you become less susceptible to contracting canker sores.

Try some of the following herbs as part of a natural treatment plan for canker sores. Most may be applied directly to the lesions. I recommend taking some of them internally as well so that the infection can be eradicated more efficiently and you will get relief faster.

Echinacea

Echinacea root, either angustifolia, purpurea, or a blend of both, enhances immune function and aids in the elimination of the infection. Only use echinacea for short term use. It fights bacterial and viral infections. Use organic field-grown echinacea as wild echinacea is at risk and in some areas endangered.

Despite being safe for most people, echinacea should not be used by some of the people who are most likely to develop canker sores. These include individuals with auto immune diseases and people with AIDS or who are HIV positive. People with chronic fatigue syndrome or those undergoing chemotherapy for hepatitis C or cancer should not use echinacea without consulting with a health care professional. Patients with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis should seek professional advice as well. In some cases, echinacea can make symptoms of those conditions worse.

If you are able to use echinacea, implement its use when symptoms initially begin for the most effective treatment. Continue using echinacea for one week after the lesion is healed and then discontinue its use. Follow label directions for the various products on the market.

If a local herb shop is near by, purchase remedies there as small herb shop proprietors may be able to make you a custom blend. In addition, their prices are usually quite reasonable. Small herbal medicine makers take great pride in producing the best herbal medicines and being environmentally conscious simultaneously.

Spilanthes

Spilanthes, also known as toothache plant, provides immediate relief upon contact to a canker sore on the lips, tongue, or mucosa of the mouth. It produces tingling initially and then numbs the area. It is available as a topical preparation. If you keep an herb garden, plant spilanthes to have on hand so that you can obtain relief of mouth pain instantly whenever you need it. It has interesting, odd shaped flowers. If you grow your own, simply chew on a flower or leaf as needed and then expectorate it.

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