Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa. Alongside traditional medication that is appointed by the dentist, are widely used folk remedies for the treatment of this disease.
The mainstay of treatment is to relieve the acute inflammation and elimination of the reasons which cause.
The main factor of development of stomatitis is the low level of hygiene of the oral cavity. Soft plaque is the perfect breeding ground for pathogenic microflora.
The causes of stomatitis
Other factors experts consider:
- chronic mechanical trauma (including constant biting when poorly made orthopedic structures);
- allergic reactions;
- chronic somatic diseases (including endocrine pathology, diseases of the hematopoietic system and diseases of the digestive tract);
- the weakening of the General and local immunity;
- stress;
- hereditary factors;
- irrational nutrition;
- Smoking;
- hypovitaminosis.
Traditional treatment of stomatitis
For hundreds of years from the symptoms of stomatitis our ancestors have been solved using medicinal herbs and natural honey.
Aloe with stomatitis
All known plant aloe has a is characterized by a strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can be pretty quick to get rid of inflammation of the oral mucosa. The inflamed areas is recommended to apply sterile swabs, well-moistened with aloe.
In addition, if there is no pronounced pain syndrome, it is possible to chew pieces of leaves of this medicinal plant. A positive effect can be achieved in just a couple of weeks.
Kalanchoe with stomatitis
Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties has also Kalanchoe. It is used in the same way as aloe or gently chew pieces of leaves, or moistened with the juice swabs (pieces of gauze) and apply them to the inflamed mucosa.
Flax seeds
To prepare this folk remedy you will need 1 tbsp of flax seeds. Pour 200 ml of boiling water, put on a quiet fire, and boil exactly 5 minutes. Then cool and strain the liquid. Slimy decoction promotes rapid regeneration of defects of the oral mucosa.
Oak bark
The oak bark contains numerous beneficial compounds – organic acids, tannins, gum, protein compounds and pectin. It helps to quickly heal wounds, reduce inflammation and destroy pathogenic microflora.
The oak bark helps to strengthen the human immune system, as well as get rid of bleeding gums.
To prevent or cure thrush it is recommended to buy pharmaceutical preparation of oak bark and make a decoction for gargling. 2 tbsp powdered plant substrate are filled with 200-300 ml of boiling water. Capacity needs to be put on a slow fire and leave for about 5 minutes. Then ready broth cool to room temperature and carefully filtered through several layers of clean cheesecloth. With stomatitis rinse, it is advisable to exercise 3 to 5 times a day. Improvement of oral mucosa can be noticed already for 2 day therapy. If after 3 days of treatment improvement imperceptibly, course herbal medicine need to continue up to 7 days.
Fresh decoction should be prepared every day to active substances plants operate most effectively.
Blueberries with stomatitis
Berries and leaves of this plant help with stomatitis children and adults. The berries can be eaten fresh (don’t forget to wash them with hot water).
Prepared from the leaves decoction is used for gargles 3-4 times a day. 1 tablespoon of dried leaves pour a glass of boiling water, keep on slow heat for 5 minutes, then cooled and filtered.
Lime color
Take in the morning 1 tbsp dried lime blossom (it is desirable to use a pharmaceutical preparation) pour 200 ml of hot water and leave to infuse till the morning. Ready infusion to enhance the effect, it is recommended to add ½ tsp baking soda, and use to rinse after every meal.
Kombucha
Helps with inflammation of the mucosa Kombucha. Its infusion is recommended to rinse the mouth at least 1 times in 30-60 minutes.
Carrots and cabbage
For medicinal mouthwashes, it is recommended to use this simple tool fresh carrot juice diluted with water 1:1. Similar effect in the treatment of stomatitis allows you to achieve juice usual cabbage.
Hell
The roots of horseradish recommended to skip through the juicer, dilute 1:1 with water and use to rinse during the day as often as possible.
Ointments of stomatitis
Recipe 1
RUB on a small grater a young raw potato and mix 1 tablespoon with the same amount of olive oil. As an alternative to the affected areas you can just apply the potato slices.
Recipe 2
For the treatment of stomatitis is used, including the usual garlic. For this you need to push through the squeeze 3-4 cloves and add to the resulting paste 1 tbsp yogurt or sour goat milk. This ointment should be applied to problem areas of the mucosa 3-4 times a day.
Because the drug is very hot, use it for the treatment of stomatitis in children is not recommended.
Recipe 3
½ Cup of burdock root usual recommended pour 100 g of unrefined sunflower oil. To insist the drug you need 1 day, then bring to a boil over low heat and cook for 15 minutes. Then, the resulting ointment should be cool and lubricate the sores.
Recipe 4
Melt in a water bath for 1 tablespoon of liquid honey, add raw protein 1 chicken egg, 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 vial of 0.5% novocaine. Mix the ingredients until homogeneous, and apply to the painful area of the mucous membranes.
Bee products
Apitherapy – treatment of bee products known to mankind since time immemorial. Practicing therapy with honey it is important to use only natural product. In our days, unfortunately, cases of sale of counterfeit goods, which in addition to sugar, in fact, did not.
Honey with stomatitis
All bee products are wonderful natural antiseptics, so rinsing with a solution of honey with stomatitis helps in the shortest possible time to destroy all pathogenic microflora of the oral cavity. Honey also has analgesic (pain) properties and is a potent immunomodulator, indispensable for patients with weakened immune systems. Stomatitis treatment this product of beekeeping allows you to get rid of the disease in the shortest possible time – after a day the defects of the mucous stops bleeding and zadnici.
The easiest and fastest way to treat stomatitis is the lubrication (application) honey problem areas of the mucosa. This therapy is not only simple but also pleasant. Lubrication it is recommended to repeat several times a day. It is important to observe some caution, because the honey contains a very high concentration of sugar can provoke destroy tooth enamel carious process.
Children this method of treatment is absolutely contraindicated.
Using natural honey, you can quickly and easily prepare at home a unique tool for rinsing. It is necessary to take 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers, pour 200 ml of boiling water, let stand for 2-3 minutes, cool thoroughly and strain. Then, in infusion, add 1 tsp. of honey. This tool should be used for gargles 4-5 times a day. A clear improvement is noticeable after the first procedure, but must continue for another 3-4 days. As a rule, for the relief of mucositis and the healing of its defects requires not more than 5-6 days.
It must be remembered that some patients may experience an allergic reaction to bee products, so it is highly recommended to consult with your doctor on the subject of the portability of apitherapy.
Propolis tincture with stomatitis
Carefully apply on the inflamed areas of the mucosa with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, then dry it with warm air jet (you can use a regular hair dryer) and apply a 5-6 drops of 50% tincture of propolis. Then again dry it with warm air before forming in problem areas a thin film of propolis. This technique of treatment is not less effective than treatment with honey.
