Aloe Vera and Myrrh Benefit Common Mouth Ulcers
Natural Health Research Institute · 2018
Reviewed guidance
Commiphora Myrrh Topical Gel for canker sores
A controlled trial reported benefit from myrrh gel for common mouth ulcers. Evidence is limited by the available secondary report and is specific to the studied topical oral preparation; it should not be generalized to myrrh oil, tincture, or ingestion.
What this means
Possible short-term relief for minor mouth ulcers using the studied myrrh gel preparation.
How to use it: Use only a commercially prepared oral myrrh gel labeled for mouth use and follow its directions; do not swallow. Stop if irritation occurs.
Safety & cautions
Myrrh can irritate tissue or cause allergy. Avoid swallowing the product. Seek clinician or pharmacist advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, or if taking medicines, because product-specific safety and interactions are 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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