Ginger and Canker Sores: Relieving Aphthous Stomatitis and Speeding Up Healing

The canker sores (recurrent aphthous stomatitis) affect 20% of the population. The ginger accelerates healing and reduces pain thanks to its properties anti-inflammatories, antimicrobial and healing.

Action of ginger on canker sores

• anti-inflammatory-science-usage">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 the proliferation of fibroblasts and cell migration to close the ulcer more quickly
• Antioxidant : reduces the cortisol-natural">ginger local oxidative stress which delays healing

A study (Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 2021) shows that ginger reduces the 40% healing time for canker sores and pain by 50% compared to placebo.

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INTI curcumin is also validated against canker sores. A study (Oral Diseases, 2020) shows comparable effectiveness 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 NRTI on the canker sore with a cotton swab (initial stinging sensation)
• Prevention of recurrences : 1-2 NRTI shots/day (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.