Oral ulcers, commonly known as "mouth sores," are a common ulcerative lesion that occurs in the oral mucosa. What are the specific treatment methods? Let's take a look at the massage of the Qiaoze acupoint that can treat oral ulcers together with the editor!
Alternative remedies for the treatment of oral ulcers
1. Rinse with ginger water
Rinse the oral ulcers with hot ginger water 2-3 times a day, and generally the ulcers will heal after 6-9 times of rinsing.
2. Rinse with strong tea
Rinse with strong tea, as tea contains various vitamins that can prevent and treat various inflammations, and can assist in the recovery of oral ulcers.
3. Radish and lotus root juice
Take 2 fresh radishes and a piece of fresh lotus root, wash and grind them to extract the juice, and rinse the mouth with the juice 3 times a day. Repeat for 4 days to see results.
4. Honey solution
Honey has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying when taken internally, and can promote cell regeneration when applied externally. To treat oral ulcers, you can rinse with a 10% honey solution, or after cleaning the mouth, apply honey to the ulcer with a sterilized cotton swab and avoid eating for a while. After about 15 minutes, swallow the honey along with saliva and continue to apply it. Repeat several times a day.
Massage the Qiaoze acupoint to treat oral ulcers
The Qiaoze acupoint has the functions of dredging the heart meridian, relieving pain, and stopping diarrhea. Regular massage can enhance the function of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
The Qiaoze acupoint is the meeting point of the pericardium meridian where the Qi and blood of the pericardium meridian converge.
The Qiaoze acupoint belongs to the pericardium meridian. Massaging the Qiaoze acupoint can achieve the purpose of treating oral ulcers by purging the fire of the pericardium.
Acupoint location: Sit or lie down. When the elbow is flexed, take this acupoint in the depression on the ulnar side of the transverse stripe on the inner side of the elbow joint when the elbow joint is slightly flexed, and feel the pulsation of the artery.
Use the thumb of one hand to press the Qiaoze acupoint on the opposite side in a counterclockwise direction. The pressure should be moderate, causing a tingling and swelling sensation. Press for 5 minutes each time, then switch hands and press with the same method. Repeat twice a day.
In general, for mild cases, after continuous massage for 2 days, the pain of oral ulcers will significantly decrease.
Attention to diet for oral ulcer patients
1. Oranges
Oranges are high-calorie fruits. Eating too many oranges at once can cause "fire" symptoms, such as angular cheilitis, oral mucosal ulcers, blistering on the tip of the tongue, dry throat, and soreness.
2. Lychee
Lychees contain abundant fructose, which can easily cause "fire" and toothache.
"The Compendium of Materia Medica" also states: "Eating too many fresh lychees will cause swollen gums and mouth pain." Therefore, people with mouth sores, including oral ulcers, oral thrush, gingival swelling and pain, should avoid eating lychees.
3. Pepper
Spicy and hot foods are pure Yang foods and are very prone to "fire" symptoms.
Oral ulcers are caused by excessive internal heat and excessive fire in the heart and stomach. The appropriate method is to consume cooling foods. Pepper has a strong spicy taste and is warm in nature, so it should not be eaten. If mistakenly eaten, it will worsen the condition. Be cautious.
4. Stimulating drinks
Smoking, alcohol, coffee, and stimulating drinks
