Heat is wreaking havoc across the country and state. Body aches after walking outside in the scorching sun. Furthermore, increased body heat can lead to digestive problems or frequent mouth ulcers. Many problems arise, such as small white blisters in the mouth, a burning sensation, and mouth ulcers while eating. After the increased heat is released, large pimples and acne appear on the face, along with mouth ulcers, damaging the skin. There are several reasons for mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers often occur due to increased body heat, excessive consumption of spicy or sour foods, lack of water, lack of sleep, or increased mental stress.

Mouth ulcers heal quickly within a few days. The pain of mouth ulcers lasts for some time, but if you use these home remedies, your mouth will heal completely. If you are getting mouth ulcers repeatedly, then it is important to get timely treatment as per the doctor's advice. Apart from this, to reduce the increased heat in the body, you should regularly consume cold drinks. Drinking coconut water two or three times a week will reduce the heat in the stomach and provide relief. The properties of coconut water help in keeping the body hydrated. Apart from this, eating a bowl of curd helps in reducing body heat and reducing swelling in the mouth.

Applying ghee on the affected area will completely heal the mouth in three to four days. Due to increased heat in the body, there is a greater possibility of ulcers not only in the mouth but also in the intestines. Therefore, spicy or oily food should not be included in the diet during the increasing heat. Due to improper cleaning of the stomach, the body heat increases and mouth ulcers keep on occurring. An effective remedy for mouth ulcers is to keep the body cool from inside. Honey is always available in the kitchen. Applying honey on the affected area and keeping it there for some time will help in curing mouth ulcers.

Honey has natural antiseptic properties that help kill viruses that grow in the mouth. If mouth ulcers are causing severe pain, make a paste by mixing a pinch of turmeric with honey. Applying the prepared paste to the affected area two to three times a day will help reduce the swelling. Basil leaves are highly valued in Ayurveda. Chewing two or three basil leaves after regularly washing your mouth in the morning will kill germs in the mouth and help heal the mouth. Many people apply salt to wounds to help them heal faster. However, applying salt can be very painful and there's a greater chance the salt will stick to the mouth. Therefore, gargle with salt water two or three times a day.

PC: Advanced Functional Medicine