Aloe Vera and Myrrh Benefit Common Mouth Ulcers
Natural Health Research Institute · 2018
Reviewed guidance
Aloe Vera Topical Gel for canker sores
A controlled trial reported benefit from aloe vera gel for common mouth ulcers. The evidence is limited by the available secondary report and does not establish that every aloe product, concentration, or non-oral gel works; it is symptom treatment, not prevention.
What this means
Possible short-term relief for minor mouth ulcers using an oral aloe gel preparation.
How to use it: Use only a product specifically labeled for oral use and follow its label; do not substitute skin gel or ingest large amounts.
Safety & cautions
Stop if burning, irritation, or allergy occurs. Avoid swallowing substantial amounts; oral products may differ from skin gels. Seek advice before use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or children because product-specific safety is uncertain.
Get medical care for symptoms that are severe, last longer than expected, get worse, or otherwise concern you.
Household preparations
Practical ways to use the ingredient may not provide the same form or amount discussed in the evidence.
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