Canker sores (recurrent aphthous stomatitis) affect 20% of the population. Ginger accelerates healing and reduces pain thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties.
How ginger acts on canker sores
- oral anti-inflammatory ginger-science-utilisation">oral anti-inflammatory ginger: gingerols reduce TNF-α and IL-1β in the oral mucosa, decreasing pain and swelling
- Antimicrobial: prevents bacterial superinfection of ulcerations
- Pro-healing: stimulates fibroblast proliferation and cell migration to close the ulcer more quickly
- Antioxidant: reduces cortisol-naturel">ginger local oxidative stress that delays healing
A study (Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 2021) shows that ginger reduces the healing time of canker sores by 40% and pain by 50% compared to placebo.
Turmeric: oral synergy
INTI's curcumin is also validated against canker sores. A study (Oral Diseases, 2020) shows comparable efficacy to triamcinolone (topical oral corticosteroid) — without the side effects.
Practical use
- Mouthwash: 5 ml of INTI in 100 ml of lukewarm water, gargle for 30 seconds, 3-4 times/day
- Direct application: undiluted INTI on the canker sore with a cotton swab (initial tingling sensation)
- Prevention of recurrence: 1-2 INTI shots/day (the systemic anti-inflammatory effect reduces frequency)
Conclusion
Ginger accelerates the healing of canker sores and reduces recurrence. INTI Drink can be used as a mouthwash or consumed daily for oral health.