9 Ways to Relieve Mouth Ulcers
1. Watermelon Frost Powder - Reduce inflammation
Watermelon Frost is a recognized "miracle medicine" for treating throat and oral diseases. It has the effect of clearing heat, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. Mouth ulcer patients can apply watermelon frost powder to the ulcer. Generally, it only takes 2-3 days to see improvement.
2. Yunnan Baiyao Powder - Reduce swelling
Yunnan Baiyao has the functions of promoting blood circulation, stopping bleeding, reducing inflammation, detoxification, and reducing swelling. Apply a small amount of Yunnan Baiyao powder to the ulcer and apply it twice a day. Generally, the ulcer can heal within 2-3 days.
3. Ice Patch - Quick results
Mouth ulcer patients can use a cotton swab dipped in ice patch and apply it to the ulcer twice a day. This method is characterized by quick results, and the ulcer can usually heal within 1-2 days.
4. Ercha Tea - Affordable
Ercha tea, also known as Haier tea, is cool in nature and bitter in taste. It has the effects of stopping bleeding, promoting tissue regeneration, and promoting blood circulation. Local treatment with Ercha tea can reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and accelerate healing. Grind the Ercha tea into fine powder and apply it to the ulcer. Apply it once every 6 hours, 2-3 times a day. Avoid drinking water or eating for 10-15 minutes after applying. The ulcer will be mostly healed the next day.
5. Strong Tea Gargle - Treat mouth ulcers
The tannins in tea have astringent properties, which can promote the healing of mouth ulcers. At the same time, tea can also have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
6. Eating Chestnuts - Treat mouth ulcers
Eat a little bit every day, starting with cooked chestnuts and then raw ones for better results.
7. Liuwei Dihuang Pills - Treat mouth ulcers
Take a small piece from Liuwei Dihuang Pills and place it on the affected area. Close your mouth tightly for about 10 minutes. Repeat this process two or three times, and the mouth ulcer will naturally heal.
8. Honey - Treat mouth ulcers
After dinner, rinse your mouth with warm water, apply a spoonful of honey (preferably raw honey) to the ulcer, hold it in your mouth for 1-2 minutes, then swallow it. Repeat 2-3 times. The next day, the pain will be reduced, and continuous treatment for two days will lead to basic recovery. Alternatively, you can dip a drop of honey on a chopstick and apply it to the ulcer, and it will take effect within 2 hours. It is best to apply it before bedtime, hold it in your mouth, and the pain will be greatly reduced when you wake up in the morning. Repeat several times a day for better results.
9. Vitamin C Tablets - Treat mouth ulcers
(1) Hold a vitamin C tablet in your mouth for a few days, and it will cure mouth ulcers and also treat chronic pharyngitis.
(2) Take 1-3 vitamin C tablets, grind them into powder, and cover the ulcer with it. The pain will be relieved in less than 10 minutes, and the ulcer will heal within half a day. This treatment method has significant effects. For long-term recurrent mouth ulcers, it is recommended to combine internal and external treatment.
2 Acupoints for Assistance
1. Yongquan Acupoint
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that recurrent mouth ulcers are mostly caused by weak vital energy and imbalance of yin and yang, leading to excessive internal heat. Yongquan acupoint is a well-known acupoint for promoting yin to yang and directing heat to its origin. Although Wu Zhu Yu is hot in nature, it can direct heat downwards and enter the liver and kidney meridians.
Method: The Yongquan acupoint is located at the front depression of the sole, one-third of the distance between the heads of the second and third toes and the line connecting the heel and the front of the foot. Take 5 grams of Wu Zhu Yu, grind it into powder, mix it with vinegar to form a paste, and apply it to the Yongquan acupoint with a tape about 3 square centimeters in size before going to bed at night. Remove it when you wake up the next day. Continue for 1 week.
2. Hegu Acupoint
Hegu acupoint is an important acupoint on the Yangming large intestine meridian of the hand. Massaging Hegu acupoint has a good effect on relieving mouth ulcers.
Method: Hegu acupoint is located between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, which is the tiger's mouth between the thumb and index finger. Rub this acupoint with the thumb of the other hand for about 2 minutes each time, twice a day.
