How to Use Ayurveda to Treat a Painful Mouth Ulcer

Mouth ulcers are very common in today’s population. It is quite annoying to have ulcers that keep appearing in the mouth. It can be caused by many
reasons. It is also known as canker sores or aphthous sores. They are rarely a sign of anything serious and mostly clear up on their own within a week or two. They are usually red or yellow and appear inside the mouth, on the cheeks, lips or on the tongue. You may have more than one ulcer at a time and they can change in size. These are not contagious.

What are the causes of mouth ulcers?

 Oral injury
 Psychological – anxiety, stress etc
 Certain foods – chocolate, coffee, peanuts, gluten containing foods
 Smoking
 Hormonal changes – related to menstrual cycle
 Iron deficiency
 Vitamin B-12 deficiency
 Inflammatory bowel syndrome
 Coeliac disease
 Behcet’s disease
 Some medications

Ayurveda explains stomatitis as mukhapaka. Due to excess intake of dry,rough, spicy food and beverages, disturbed sleep, foods which provoke vata and pitta, fried food consumptions, dehydration, improper brushing, stress etc causes vitiation of pitta dosha in stomach and oral cavity leading to ulcers in stomach. These are characterised by pain and tingling sensation, burning ulcers, tastelessness, constipation, headache, difficulty in swallowing food etc.

How ayurveda deals with mouth ulcer?

Depends on severity of mouth ulcer, shodhana (purification) is highly
recommended. Recently developed mouth ulcers can be treated with local
application of lepas and coolants. Kavala and gandusha are also advised in
treatment of mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers can be suggestive of other diseases, depend on root cause treatments are introduced to the patient. If it is related to low immunity power, medications indicated for rejuvenation is applied like chyavanaprasham, amalaka rasayana etc. internally guluchyadi kashayam, khadiradi vati, arimedadi taila for gandusha, triphala kashayam, panchanimbadi gulika are useful.

Application of ghee or coconut oil on sores gives instant soothing effect.
Gargling with curd, guava leaves chewing are good for this condition.
Tankana bhasma and honey are mixed well and it can be applied locally on the lesion, within 2-3 days it cures the ulcer.

Dr. shyams ayurveda recommends

Avoid intake of spicy foods
Excess fried food consumption should be avoided
Eat timely meals
Drink plenty of water
Maintain a proper oral hygiene
Brush twice a day
Diet should be rich in zinc, vitamins
Consume green leafy vegetables
Have cheese, raw eggs, milk, yoghurt, chicken etc

Single herbs like khadira, badara, amalaka, draksha, chnadana, musta are
helpful in reducing mouth sores. If mouth ulcers are not curing within 2 weeks, always consult a doctor and get the right treatment timely. Dr.shyam’s ayurveda always aim on proper diagnosis and fast recovery from the disease. Dr. shyams ayurveda has experienced panel of doctors and provide you better treatment with no side effects. Cure your condition naturally with the holistic wellness of ayurveda.

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