Treatment and prevention of stomatitis using honey

Beneficial features

Can stomatitis be treated with honey? Yes, statistics show that the natural components of bee products provide almost 100% of successful healing of the disease. The following remarkable properties of a natural remedy will improve the patient’s condition:

• Antibacterial action. The dessert serves as an antiseptic and protects against the recurrence of infections;
• Analgesic effect - the condition is significantly alleviated;
• Regeneration and relief of inflammation - healing occurs several times faster, the risk of complications disappears, bad breath goes away;
• Immunostimulation - the body replenishes the deficiency of nutrients and microelements, eliminates the risk of vitamin deficiency, and accumulates bioactive compounds.

The effectiveness of beekeeping sweet dessert increases if it is used in combination with pharmaceutical products.

Herbal infusions

In modern herbal medicine, both herbal decoctions (chamomile, sage, yarrow, oak bark) and tinctures (calendula, propolis) are used to successfully treat oral diseases. Traditional methods of treating stomatitis allow you to:

• relieve inflammation of the mucous membrane;
• reduce pain and swelling;
• relieve itching, reduce burning sensation;
• cure ulcers (aphthae) formed on the surface of the mucous membrane;
• improve the patient’s overall well-being;
• prevent relapses of the disease.

Chamomile, aloe, sage, oak bark for stomatitis can significantly reduce swelling and soreness of the mucous membrane, and prevent the development of the inflammatory process. They have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Herbal infusions can be used either alone or in combination with traditional medicines.

1. Decoctions . To prepare them, you need to grind the herb in a coffee grinder, pour boiling water over it in a certain proportion, boil for at least 10 minutes, and then leave to infuse. A decoction is prepared from one plant (for example, chamomile, calendula, sage, St. John's wort) or from several (herbal mixture). After infusion, it should be strained and stored in the refrigerator for no more than three days. In the treatment of oral diseases, decoctions of chamomile, yarrow, sage, calendula, and cinquefoil are most often used. It should be remembered that when treating stomatitis with herbs, the therapeutic effect does not occur immediately, but 1-3 weeks after the start of therapy. Therefore, the patient must tune in to a long-term regular process.
2. Infusions . They are prepared in much the same way, only they should not be boiled. Usually the herbal mixture is poured with boiling water, tightly closed and infused, after which it is filtered. It should be stored in the refrigerator and diluted with water before use. Infusions are prepared from the same herbs as decoctions. You can infuse herbs not with water, but with alcohol. They have a powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
3. Solutions . Medicinal solutions are prepared immediately before use; their preparation consists of diluting the finished product with boiled water to obtain the required consistency. In no case should you apply undiluted alcohol infusions to the surface affected by stomatitis, as there is a high probability of getting a burn to the mucous membrane.

Effect on the oral cavity

How is stomatitis treated with honey? Honey recipes have a healing effect on the mucous membrane and any inflammation, ulcers and complex formations. Signs of inflammation - external and deep - are eliminated, the balance of acids and alkalis in the mouth is restored.

The overall tone returns, because nectar contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, proteins and antioxidants.

It is better to take natural, rich dark nectar for therapy. It should not be heat treated or contain preservatives or dyes.

Sometimes patients apply pure honey to the ulcer with a cotton swab, like iodine or brilliant green. But the pure composition can cause burning, pinching and pain; it is better to combine it with other substances.

Features of the treatment of aphthous and candidal stomatitis

• In the aphthous form of stomatitis, painful ulcers (aphthae) form in the patient's mouth. To prevent the development of the inflammatory process, it is extremely important to maintain cleanliness. It is necessary to rinse your mouth with a soda solution after each meal. You can use a solution of hydrogen peroxide or propolis for rinsing.
• Thrush, or candidal stomatitis, is a fungal disease that most often affects children. A white cheesy coating forms on the surface of the mucous membrane, the patient complains of itching and burning. At the initial stage of development of the disease, you can get rid of its symptoms with the help of homeopathy.

Note that in adults, folk remedies for stomatitis are practically no different from children’s, except that the proportion of dilution of solutions for children is somewhat different. Typically, half the “adult dose” is used for children.

Indications for use

Stomatitis occurs for various reasons:

• standard minimum oral hygiene is not performed;
• the immune system is weakened, the body’s defenses decrease;
• there is an allergy or mechanical damage to the mucous membrane.

There are different types of stomatitis: bacterial, herpetic, drug-induced, catarrhal, aphthous. Regardless of the cause, the result is pain, fever, poor health, and weakness. The doctor can prescribe both pharmaceutical medications and gentle treatment options - based on herbal and natural ingredients.

It is recommended to use honey for stomatitis in adults in diluted form as part of rinses and ointments. These remedies give excellent results for stomatitis in children, and children will more easily accept treatment with sweets than with conventional medications.

1.What is stomatitis, its types and symptoms

The term stomatitis refers to inflammatory processes in the oral cavity

that cause pain.
Stomatitis can cause discomfort and pain and interfere with eating, sleeping, and other daily activities. Canker sores can occur anywhere in the mouth, including the inside of the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof of the mouth
.

Types of stomatitis

There are several types of stomatitis, the main ones being:

• Ulcers
  , also called aphthous ulcers. They usually appear in the mouth on the cheeks, tongue or lip, and appear as pale or yellowish sores with a red outer border;
• Herpes
  . Cold sores are fluid-filled sores that are located on or around the lips. Herpes on the gums and upper jaw also occurs, but very rarely. Herpes on the lips first looks like blisters filled with liquid, and then a crust or sore forms on it. Before a cold sore appears, there is often an itching, tingling or burning sensation on the lip.
• Irritation of the oral mucosa
  . It can be caused by biting the cheeks, tongue or lips, wearing braces, damage to the mucosa from a broken or sharp tooth, burns to the mouth from eating too hot food or liquids, gingivitis and other gum infections, and some autoimmune diseases. For example, systemic lupus, Crohn's disease or Behçet's disease. Mucosal irritation and stomatitis can be a side effect of treatment for other diseases - chemotherapy, antibiotics, drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy.

Symptoms of stomatitis

Symptoms of stomatitis depend on what type of stomatitis appears. So, mouth ulcer

usually painful and lasts 5 to 10 days. Often the ulcer appears again. And it is usually not associated with any colds.

Herpes

on the lip is not always painful. Rather, it causes discomfort. Herpes goes away in 7-10 days and its appearance is often a consequence of colds and flu.

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Recipes

The following are several common and publicly available recipes for self-therapy.

Classical

The most common and popular option, used for patients of any age. You only need two components: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of May nectar (or any other common one will do), 250 ml of warm water.

The product is dissolved and the resulting mixture is used to rinse the mouth before and after meals. To prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria, you can rinse your throat.

Rinsing according to this recipe heals small wounds and serves as a prevention of ulcers in the upper part of the respiratory tract. The procedure is performed 3-5 times a day until complete healing.

With aloe

Homemade agave is a real storehouse of useful substances that increase their effectiveness several times in sync with the effects of honey. It is an antiseptic, a biostimulant that perfectly heals wounds and ulcers.

To prepare a useful product, it is important to take the lower leaves, which are at least 5 years old - they have accumulated the maximum amount of useful substances. At the same time, the sweet components soften the bitterness of aloe, and there will be no unpleasant sensations.

1. Take the 2 bottom leaves from the plant and put it in the refrigerator for 1 day to thicken the juices.
2. Grind the leaves and squeeze out the juice.
3. Add liquid honey (proportion: 1 part aloe, 2 parts dessert), mix thoroughly.

You can use the product in two ways:

• applied to a tampon. Dampen a swab or cotton pad and gently wipe the sores. If stomatitis is treated with honey in children, the entire mouth is wiped. It is important that the baby does not lick the medicine earlier than after 5-7 minutes;
• in the form of a rinse solution. To do this, dilute 2 tablespoons of the product in 1 glass of warm water, rinse your mouth at least 5 times a day, especially thoroughly before bed.

This recipe is also very useful for any mechanical damage and injuries to the jaw, or cuts to the oral cavity.

With novocaine

This recipe is applicable only to adult patients. Novocaine can cause severe irritation in a child. The product is prepared as follows:

1. 1 tbsp. A spoonful of honey is mixed with 1 teaspoon of sunflower or olive oil, heated in steam or a water bath, up to 50 C.
2. Add 1 egg white and the contents of 1 ampoule of novocaine (5 ml).
3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to painful areas of the mouth after eating. Keep for about 7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

The composition can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. You cannot keep the mixture in your mouth for too long, as it can cause caries.

With chamomile

Use a flower decoction of chamomile against stomatitis - it is safe and does not cause allergies.

1. Brew 200 ml of boiling water 2 tbsp. small chamomile flowers from the pharmacy. It is optimal to heat melt water.
2. Keep the mixture in a water bath for 15 minutes, then remove from the stove and cool to 40 C.
3. Strain the mixture, add warm water at the same temperature until the volume reaches 0.5 liters.
4. Dissolve 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey, rinse your mouth after meals at least 3 times a day (0.5 cups of liquid).
5. It is better to store the decoction in the refrigerator, and warm it up to 30-40 C before each use.

It is recommended to use a product based on linden or acacia nectar for the recipe.

Features of use by children

Treatment of stomatitis with honey in children has its own characteristics. They are afraid of any procedures that bring unpleasant or painful sensations, they move their hand with bitter medicine to the side, refuse to open their mouth, and cry. Due to the sweet taste of honey, children, as a rule, willingly agree to be treated with it.

If older children, having stomatitis, can tell their parents about the feeling of discomfort that has arisen, then infants cannot do this. Its appearance can be determined by the following symptoms:

• the newborn becomes restless and cries constantly;
• the baby loses his appetite and does not suckle at his mother’s breast;
• there may be an increase in temperature;
• redness and ulcers are noticeable in the mouth; with candidal stomatitis, there is a white coating on the tongue.

If you notice such symptoms, you should definitely contact your pediatrician.

Important! Before starting treatment, make sure you are not allergic to honey. Apply a small amount of product to the inside of your elbow. If after 5 minutes no red spots or rash appear, feel free to include it in the list of acceptable remedies.

Ready-made ointments

The pharmaceutical industry offers a selection of drugs for inflammation in the form of ointments and solutions. It is recommended to smear the wounds in accordance with the instructions. Popular medications are Acyclovir, Oxolinic ointment, Metrogyl, Methyluracil, Nystatil, Cholisal and others. You can combine their use with natural homemade solutions.

Contraindications

Like any medicinal product, this composition can have a number of negative effects on the body in certain cases. You cannot treat the oral cavity with beekeeping products if there is an allergy to the components, pregnancy in the last phase, gastritis and increased stomach acidity.

Stomatitis in children under 3 years of age can be treated with honey only on the recommendation of a doctor - otherwise a hidden diathesis may be discovered.

It is very important not to exceed the dosage and frequency of taking the drug. Stomatitis should be treated with honey according to a schedule and in accordance with the established duration. In this case, the effect will be positive, and the disease can be completely eliminated.

2. Causes of stomatitis

We have already talked above about why irritation of the oral mucosa may begin. Now let's dwell on the question of why ulcers and herpes appear. Ulcers.

In fact, the exact causes of stomatitis in the form of ulcers are not known. But many things can contribute to their development. These include certain medications, oral injuries, poor diet, stress, bacteria and viruses, sudden weight loss and the consumption of certain foods - potatoes, citrus fruits, coffee, chocolate, cheese and nuts.

Stomatitis may be associated with a weakened immune system due to colds, flu, changes in the body's hormonal levels, as well as a lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid. Even accidentally biting the inside of your cheek or chewing on a sharp piece of food can cause an oral ulcer.

Ulcers can occur as a result of a genetic predisposition. In this case, it is considered an autoimmune disease. In general, ulcers appear in about 20% of people, but the disease is not contagious.

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