Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 So this hole type thing that is as big as a pea is supposedly a cankersore I guess. I get canker sores and found that a mega-dose of Vitamin B Complex helps to clear them out. I take at least 200-300 mg. a day (split up..not all at the same time) when I get those. They are water soluable and won't hurt you...you will just pee out the excess. Your urine will be bright yellow. That's the first thing I go for when I get sores in my mouth. Canker sores are one of the signs of a vitamin B deficiency. I take a high dosage of them for a few days and I usually see results. Canker sores can also be a sign of candida overgrowth in the mouth. I've also had that happen to me. If yeast (candida) is the problem, lay off all sugar and rinse your mouth out with a solution of water and grapefruitseed extract a few times a day. Tastes terrible, but won't burn, and is very effective. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 anyone on the list heard of colloidal silver and its benefits for something like this? - Rachel herbal remedies Tuesday, August 10, 2004 5:16 PM Herbal Remedies - Canker sores! So this hole type thing that is as big as a pea is supposedly a cankersore I guess. So the doctor gave me this stuff to gurgle with then spit out, it like numbs my mouth for like 20 mins, then doesn't help at all!!! And can only take ever 4 hours. So I'm hardly eating at all, and got no strentgh in me whatsoever. I've heard Vit. C is good for them, but I can't take that because of my bladder, or any teas. Is there anything to do to help the pain! It's so bad I can't eat, talk, or even sleep! My Mom might be going to the health food store, if there is anything that doesn't cost too much there she might be able to get for it. Also any idea what to try and eat, or what to do to have strentgh??? Sorry to bug ya'll, I just don't know where else to get any ideas! Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 The best thing I know of for canker sores is essential oil of lemon balm (melissa off.). It would be best to dilute it with another oil. Olive oil will work if you don't have jojoba. Also, you can steep a strong infusion of lemon balm tea and use cotton swabs to apply it, but as it will dry faster, it doesn't work as quickly. While Vit C is good, try to avoid highly acidic foods/liquids until your canker sore has cleared up. Mail is new and improved - Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 anyone on the list heard of colloidal silver and its benefits for something like this? Colloidal silver is a good immune booster, but is pretty expensive for something like a canker sore. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Oh, I also forgot to mention that canker sores are typically a sign that you are under too much stress. If you find that you are suffering from recurring canker sores, it might be a good indicator that you need some rest/relaxation or something to help reduce daily stress (yoga comes to mind). New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Magnesium helps mine; I remember my grandma would give us Phillips' Milk of Magnesia tablets for them and now I take a little more magnesium. Also, do not brush your teeth with a regular toothpaste because the foaming agent (a sulfite, I think?) aggravates canker sores. And is totally useless in the toothpaste besides. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 herbal remedies , " Rachel " <rachelbabe86> wrote: > So this hole type thing that is as big as a pea is supposedly a > cankersore I guess. So the doctor gave me this stuff to gurgle with > then spit out, it like numbs my mouth for like 20 mins, then doesn't > help at all!!! And can only take ever 4 hours. So I'm hardly eating > at all, and got no strentgh in me whatsoever. I've heard Vit. C is > good for them, but I can't take that because of my bladder, or any > teas. Is there anything to do to help the pain! It's so bad I can't > eat, talk, or even sleep! My Mom might be going to the health food > store, if there is anything that doesn't cost too much there she > might be able to get for it. Also any idea what to try and eat, or > what to do to have strentgh??? Sorry to bug ya'll, I just don't know > where else to get any ideas! It is just amazing some of the interesting ideas that people come up with to treat a viral disease. Canker sores are a form of herpes simplex. We all have the virus. It becomes active when we are overstressed for long periods of time. Diet will also bring out the virus especially one that is high in arginine and low in lysine. Lysine will put the virus into remission. The herb lemon balm, Melissa Officinalis, does help. I would not suggest the oil. You can find lemon balm in capsules in most health food stores. Hope this helps, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 <<I would not suggest the oil. You can find lemon balm in capsules in most health food stores.>> James, I have read about using the lemon balm oil in many aromatherapy books and it has been confirmed by someone I consider to be a highly reputable aromatherapist. In addition to this, I have used it myself. Dulution is definitely necessary as it is with most every other EO. Another good way to us Lemon Balm is to use the fresh leaves. Bruise them and rub on the sore, but that requires a person to grow it or find it wild (haven't found wild melissa yet). Mail is new and improved - Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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