Herbal Remedies for Mouth Sores

Occurring on the tongue or oral mucosa, mouth sores can be caused by the Herpes simplex type I virus. The sores are white or clear and can be quite painful. They are highly contagious, but often will disappear after a week or two. The sores can also reappear periodically when a person is stressed or deficient--especially in the hot months of the year.

In traditional medicine, they are often associated with heat in the stomach. Effective herbal remedies include heat-clearing herbs, immune stimulants, and antiviral herbs. Soothing rinses such as barley water or marshmallow root tea with a little licorice added is also recommended.

Herbs Used To Treat Mouth Sores