Relieve Mouth Ulcers or Thrush
Mouth ulcers or canker sores are painful white spots, which appear singly or in groups, inside the mouth. They are usually a result of poor nutrition, but can also be a warning of other health problems, including anemia, food allergies, dental problems or stress. Canker sores are not contagious and can appear as a single pale or yellow ulcer with a red outer ring or as groups of these lesions.
Foods That Heal:
Rich in vitamins B: rice, bread and cereals, pasta, milk and dairy products, seafood and nuts, whose deficit exacerbates the problem.
Rich in zinc: oysters, mussels, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, lean meat, milk, cheese, vegetables, yeast, bread and cereals, which are usually deficient in these patients.
Folate-rich liver, parsley, watercress, spinach, broccoli, legumes, they improve the immune system.
Chewing ginger, to dissolve in the mouth.
Drinks and teas
Make frequent rinses with a decoction of bistorta, or with an infusion of purple sage. You can also make warm water rinses, with a few drops of tincture of myrrh.
Mouth sores generally last 7-10 days, even if you do nothing to end. They sometimes last up to six weeks. The following steps can make you feel better:
• Gargle with cool water or eat popsicles, which is helpful if you feel burning in the mouth.
• Avoid hot foods or drinks, salty or spicy foods and citrus fruits.
• Take pain relievers like acetaminophen.