NATURAL REMEDIES FOR MOUTH ULCERS

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mouth ulcer (also known as fever blister or cold sore) has a strong association with heart and spleen lesions. The accumulation of heat in heart and spleen along with Yin deficiency and excessive heat are two main causes leading to this disease.

  Apply the mixture of turmeric powder and honey on the blisters.

“Each one of us have experienced at least once in our whole lives,” says Neelanjana Singh, an Indian nutritionist.

Cold sore usually goes away without treatment within 5-7 days. Without leaving a scar, it is still accompanied by several irritable symptoms like itching, fever, headache, difficulty chewing and burning sensation around the mouth.

Causes

Accidental bites or any oral traumas can result in mouth ulcers, especially when we are in a hurry to eat.

Vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12, vitamin C and iron) also leads to ulcers.

It could be a sign of intestine- related diseases such as colitis.

“Abrasive foods such as areca nut, almonds have been considered as a cause of blisters. Some fruits and vegetables containing acids such as strawberries and tomatoes and even cheese, chocolate, coffee are also on the list of possible causes. Besides foods, other products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes can lead to ulceration,” added Singh.

Treatment

Apart from prescriptions which help detoxification process, nourish Yin and reduce heat, natural home remedies are suggested.

One of the most effective remedy is coconut oil due to its anti-bacterial property. Apply the mixture of coconut oil and honey on the blisters several times a day.

Another remedy is combining turmeric powder with honey. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, turmeric is bitter and pungent in flavors and neutral in natures with the strong actions of activating blood, moving Qi, dispelling blood stagnation, clearing carbuncles and blisters due to inflammation, combined with anti- bacterial property of honey will be a key for the fight against mouth ulcers.

REMEDIES FROM BLACK SESAME SEEDS

Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, black sesame seeds are sweet in flavor and neutral in natures with relatively strong actions of nourishing blood, lubricating the intestines, tonifying the five Yang organs, reducing flaccid lower back and knees, improving vision acuity, relieving carbuncle…

Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, black sesame seeds are sweet in flavor and neutral in natures with relatively strong actions of nourishing blood, lubricating the intestines, tonifying the five Yang organs, reducing flaccid lower back and knees, improving vision acuity, relieving carbuncle… In addition, black sesame seeds or sesame oil can help loose bowel to relieve dry stool or constipation and enhance nutrients. 

Learn about their health benefits and then figure out ways to incorporate the little treasure in your diet.

Maintain healthy skin and reverse premature graying hair

Pound 500g of sun- dried and roasted black sesame seeds to powder, and then fill into a bottle for future use. Boil the mixture of 1-2 teaspoons of sesame powder and water (add sugar if needed) until a thick fluid consistency obtained. A gradual use shows amazing effects on skin and hair.

Relieve tympanous (abdominal fullness, distension and stifling sensation)

Grind black sesame seeds to make porridge. Add a dried tangerine peel and a pinch of salt. This symptom will be stopped after several servings.

Increase breast milk supply

Remedy 1: Make congee from 30g of pounded black sesame seeds, 50-60g of rice and water. This recipe is used with lactation and intestine lubrication aids for women after giving birth suffering from constipation and oligogalactia.

Remedy 2: Smash 30g of pounded black sesame seeds, 10g of white mulberry leaves and brown sugar together. Put all these into a cup of boiling water and let the cup lidded in 10 minutes. Drink one dose per day when hungry. After two doses, milk will begin to come out of a mother’s nipples and after 4 doses, the mother lactates enough to feed her young baby.

Support chronic sinusitis treatment

Heat the sesame oil until small bubbles seen. Cool it and then pour into a clean bottle for gradual use. Drop the oil into nose three times per day: 2-3 drops for the first use, then increase by 4-5 drops. Avoid moving after the treatment to support the spread of the oil in the nostrils. Patients will feel better after two weeks.

Release pain in limbs due to damp- heat

Pound 40g of parched sesame seeds into powder, and then soak in 40g of wine overnight. Divide into small doses for regular use.

Eliminate constipation

Remedy 1: Black sesame seeds 200g, Red fleeceflower root, Wolfberry, Dried longan pulp, Mulberry fruit, Chinese arborvitae twig, 100g each, honey. Grind into powder forming into pills. 10-20 pills per day. Another suggestion is decoction.

Remedy 2: Black sesame seeds, Chinese date, Szechuan lovage root, Chinese angelica root, Chinese arborvitae twig, 8g each. Chinese foxglove root, White paeony root, 12g each. Decoct and drink one dose per day.