Mouth ulcers are painful boils inside the mouth or inner lip area, it can be a cracker sore which usually forms inside the mouth. They are usually in red or white in colour and are very painful. The kids can experience a burning sensation and it is difficult for the kids to eat anything.
Due to the pain and irritation, the child is usually irritated and refuse to eat. The reason for mouth ulcer can be high body heat, drinking less water and sometimes it also can be due to eating excessive spicy food. The mouth ulcers usually take up to 2 weeks or more time to clear up.
Meanwhile, you can follow some home remedies to reduce the effect of mouth ulcer. Check out our recently published article tiffa ultrasound.
Here are the best 8 Safe and Effective Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcer in Kids
- Honey
Honey is loaded with natural anti-micro bacterial properties, it is the perfect remedy to heal mouth ulcer at a faster speed. All you need is to apply pea-sized honey on the affected area. The best part about honey is the sweetness and kids won’t refuse this remedy. Make sure you apply a generous amount of honey on the affected area 2-3 times a day for at least 5-6 days, you will notice the reduction in mouth ulcer.
- Coconut
Coconut is a superfood and best remedy to deal with painful mouth ulcers. Coconut can be given in all forms, you can dab coconut oil, water or milk on the mouth ulcer. Offer tender coconut water to your child this will also help to cool the body and reduce the growth of mouth ulcer. Try to offer fresh tender coconut water at least twice a day.
- Ghee
Ghee or clarified butter can be directly applied to the sore mouth ulcer, it quickly helps to relieve ulcer pain, and it also enables natural healing. Most kids won’t have any issues with the taste of clarified butter. You can also prepare food using ghee, it will help to control the mouth ulcer.
- Butter Milk
Butter Milk is loaded with natural lactic acid, it controls the bacterial growth. You can also ask your kid to use buttermilk as a mouthwash. Include buttermilk into the everyday diet as it works as a natural coolant. You can also flavour the buttermilk to make it more appealing to the kids.
- Curd
Curds have natural probiotics and can relieve the symptoms of mouth ulcer. It also has natural lactic acid, you can prepare yummy lassi and fruit smoothies by adding curd, fruits, and honey. Offer it to your kids, they will love the cool treat. Avoid adding any artificial sweetener to the curd as it can elevate the mouth ulcer.
- Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are loaded with natural vitamin A, B, C and have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Curry leaves are natural antimicrobial agents and help to cure cancer caused due to vitamin deficiency. Induce lots of curry leaves into your kid’s diet. You can also prepare a paste with a handful of curry leaves and 1/2 cup of buttermilk. It is the best treatment for mouth ulcer. You can also prepare curry leaves powder and offer it along with honey to your little one.
- Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel is a super plant which has all the goodness, it offers a good relief to painful mouth uncles. Cut the aloe vera leaves into 2 half, scoop out the gel with the help of a spoon, apply this gel on the affected the area. The taste can be bitter, but the remedy is very effective. You can also make a smoothie of aloe vera with curd and add honey to make it taste for the little one.
- Tulsi Leaves
Tulsi leaves are natural herbs which are effective to cure several health issues like cold, sore throat, cough, fever in kids. You can offer 5-7 tulsi leaves to you kid, ask them to chew so that the juice secrets well inside the mouth. You can boil tulsi leaves with water, offer this tulsi infused water to your kid instead of regular water every day. Tulsi works as a natural coolant and reduces excessive body heat.
