Due to the infection of bacteria and yeast on the tongue; there is growth of hair on the tongue. Although, it is a temporary condition; it can be very annoying. Hairy tongue is also known as Lingua Villosa. Usually it is the result bad oral hygiene and at times prolonged medication. Too much imbibing of tea and coffee can also lead to hairy tongue. Excessive smoking and the chewing of tobacco also gives impetus to hairy tongue. Mouthwash is full of chemicals and so it may cause hairy tongue. This disease though; temporary it is very aggravating, as it hinders eating and drinking.

Boswellia is a very effective herbal treatment for hairy tongue. You would need to grind the stem bark of Boswellia dalzielii with alcohol. Boil this concoction and rinse your mouth three times daily with it. However, it is needless to say that the concoction needs to be cooled before gargling with it. Two months of gargling would suffice to get rid of hairy tongue. If you happen to be a passionate smoocher; then a hairy tongue would not do for obvious reasons. A similar herbal treatment for hairy tongue is by the use of Erigeron leaves. The way of using it is also similar. One month of gargling with it would kill all the bacteria.

Canker sores are referred to those ulcers which appear in the mouth lining. They are excruciating and susceptible. Mouth sore are common due to canker sores. In medical terminology they are called Aphthous Stomatitis. Drinking and eating becomes a very painful effort. They occur in all age limits and are not contagious and can relapse after healing completely also. What causes these sores is still a topic of study; however, it is assumed that improper bowel movement is a major cause of canker sores. Others debate that these sores are caused by the deficiency of certain nutrients. However, that may be; canker sores are very- very troublesome.

However, there are some herbal and home remedies to cure canker sores. It is imperative that you rinse your mouth with juice frequently. Alum is also very effective in treating canker sores. Apply it twice daily to the affected area. It abates the pain and hastens healing; the same goes with baking powder; either in a paste form or powdered form. Gargling with grape fruit juice twice daily is also very effective for the herbal treatment of canker sores. The other herbal treatment for canker sores would cause the mouth lining to smart; however, it is a very effective herbal treatment. You would need to gargle twice daily with onion juice.