A simple solution for the pain and discomfort of canker sores is a mouthwash of white oak bark tea.
Go to any health food store that sells bulk herbs and buy a few ounces of white oak bark.
To make the tea, put a quart of clean water in a sauce pan. Add about 2 heaping tablespoons of white oak bark. You can make stronger tea by simply adding more white oak bark. Bring it to a boil, then turn it down to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered then strain the tea through a screen.
After it cools just put a little bit in your mouth, slosh it around for awhile and spit it out. I rinse my mouth with this tea several times per day, especially after eating and between meals. I continue this routine for a few days until the canker sores are gone.
White oak bark tea stores well refrigerated in a glass container.
Go to any health food store that sells bulk herbs and buy a few ounces of white oak bark.
To make the tea, put a quart of clean water in a sauce pan. Add about 2 heaping tablespoons of white oak bark. You can make stronger tea by simply adding more white oak bark. Bring it to a boil, then turn it down to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered then strain the tea through a screen.
After it cools just put a little bit in your mouth, slosh it around for awhile and spit it out. I rinse my mouth with this tea several times per day, especially after eating and between meals. I continue this routine for a few days until the canker sores are gone.
White oak bark tea stores well refrigerated in a glass container.
