Home Remedies for Treating Mouth Ulcers:
1. Vitamin E
Puncture a Vitamin E softgel with a needle, squeeze out the liquid, and apply it to the ulcerated area. Leave it on for 1 minute. Apply 4 times daily after meals and before bedtime. Typically heals within 3 days.
2. Strong Tea Rinse
Rinse your mouth with strong tea. Tea contains various vitamins that help prevent and treat inflammation, providing supportive relief for oral ulcer healing.
3. Vitamin B2
Grind Vitamin B2 into a fine powder. Mix with an appropriate amount of sesame oil to form a thin paste. Apply to the ulcer surface 4–6 times daily. This remedy is non-bitter, non-astringent, fragrant, non-irritating, and effective for pain relief. Continuous use for 2–3 days typically heals the ulcer.
4. Vitamin C Tablets
Crush Vitamin C tablets into a powder and apply directly to the affected area. Relief is typically achieved within one or two applications. Alternatively, grind Vitamin C into a fine powder. For small ulcers, apply a small amount directly. For larger ulcers, gently scrape away any exudate before applying the powder.Apply 2-3 times daily. Small ulcers may heal after 1-2 applications, while larger ones require 2-3 applications. Pain significantly subsides, and the ulcer surface heals within 2-3 days.
5. Watermelon Frost
Known for clearing heat, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain, watermelon frost has been regarded by generations of physicians as an effective remedy for throat and oral ailments. The renowned Qing Dynasty physician Gu Shicheng formally documented it in his Compendium of Surgical Medicine over two centuries ago. Crush several pieces of watermelon frost into a powder and apply it to the ulcerated area several times daily for effective results.
6. Honey Rinse
Honey taken internally clears heat and detoxifies, while applied topically it promotes wound healing, relieves pain, and stimulates cell regeneration. For oral ulcers, rinse with a 10% honey solution; alternatively, after thoroughly cleaning the mouth, apply honey to the ulcer using a sterilized cotton swab. Avoid eating immediately after application.After about 15 minutes, swallow the honey along with saliva, then reapply. Repeat several times daily.
7. Yunnan Baiyao
Yunnan Baiyao is a renowned proprietary medicine that disperses blood stasis, stops bleeding, promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, detoxifies, and reduces swelling. Modern research confirms its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, aiding in wound disinfection and recovery.Apply Yunnan Baiyao externally to the oral ulcer twice daily; healing typically occurs within 2-3 days.
8. Watermelon
Watermelon is a natural equivalent of the traditional Chinese medicine Baihu Tang, renowned for its heat-clearing and summer-heat-relieving properties. Watermelon frost (Xigua Shuang) is derived from this fruit.
Take half a watermelon, scoop out the flesh, and extract the juice. Hold the juice in your mouth for about 2-3 minutes before swallowing. Repeat with fresh juice. The most heat-clearing component in watermelon is its green rind.Take half a watermelon, scoop out the flesh, and squeeze out the juice. Hold the juice in your mouth for about 2-3 minutes before swallowing. Repeat with fresh juice several times. The most effective part of the watermelon for clearing heat is the green rind (the layer between the red flesh and green peel). When using this method, consume more of this green rind. Additionally, you can directly spray watermelon frost powder onto the ulcerated area.
9. Borneol
Purchase borneol from a Chinese herbal pharmacy. Apply a small amount directly to the affected area twice daily. Symptoms typically resolve within three days. However, borneol has a pungent, cooling nature that penetrates deeply and should not be used frequently.
10. Walnut Shell Therapy
Boil 30-50 grams of walnut shells twice. Drink the decoction once in the morning and once in the evening daily.
11. Cocoa Therapy
Mix cocoa powder with honey into a paste. Frequently swish and swallow this mixture several times daily to treat oral inflammation and ulcers.
13. Mustard Seed Therapy
Combine 30g white radish seeds, 30g mustard seeds, and 15g scallion whites. Pound into a paste and apply to the soles of the feet once daily to treat mouth ulcers.
14. Apple Therapy
Slice one apple (or pear) and place in a container. Add cold water to cover the fruit, bring to a boil, then let cool slightly. Swish the mixture with wine in your mouth briefly before consuming. Repeat daily for several days to heal.