By Neha Yadav
Published Jun 29, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 Home Remedies To Heal Mouth Ulcers

Saltwater

Add 1 tbsp of salt to 1 glass of luke warm water. Mix and use it as a mouth wash to heal your mouth ulcers quickly. Salt helps disinfect the sores and eliminates bacterias from your mouth

Honey

Apply honey on the ulcers and leave it for a few minutes. Honey has antimicrobial properties that help heal mouth ulcers by killing bacteria and protecting against infections

Virgin coconut oil

Soak a piece of cotton in virgin coconut oil and apply it on mouth ulcers. Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help soothe pain and the swelling caused by ulcers

Black tea

Take a piece of cotton and dip it in black tea. Apply it directly to the ulcer to speed up the healing process. It helps fight bacterias in your mouth and reduces inflammation

Drink water

Dehydration is a major cause of mouth ulcers. It is important to drink an adequate amount of water for the production of saliva that helps heal mouth ulcers