Cold Sore is often mistaken for canker sore; however the disease is entirely different. It is not a long lasting disease. The symptoms are “Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red area of your skin, typically around the mouth, pain or tingling often precedes the blisters by one to two days”. The duration of the disease is seldom more than a fortnight. Nonetheless, it should be remembered that the lips are the most affected in this disease; however, if these sores appear on the fingers and nostrils they can cause immense pain. The pathogen responsible for this disease is the herpes simplex virus. It may be remembered that these sores have a yellowish exterior; nevertheless, the sores heal without the vestige of a scar. A person suffering from this disease should remember that this malady is contagious. Cold sore is also known as fever blisters and labialis. However, there is a very potent herbal treatment for this ailment.

Myrrh is very good in treating cold sores; all you need to do is to mix 12 Gms of myrrh in a cup full of water and drink it twice daily for one week. It has been proven that within a week the symptoms of labialis are resolved in a weeks span. Likewise ice cube packs can also be used to heal the sores. The infected person can cold compress as often as possible with the aid of a handkerchief and the symptoms would be resolved in a week.

Hematemesis is a malfunctioning of the GI tract. In this ailment the patient tends to vomit blood. Blood discharge could be from the nose or the mouth. In the latter case it is when a person coughs. When a person puts an effort to cough; it can rupture the walls of the throat and cause blood to ooze; either from the nasal part or from the mouth. At times stomach ulcers also bleed and the bleeding could be profuse enough to make a person vomit blood. All these things affect the GI tract and the end result is vomiting of blood. However, there are certain herbal treatments which have proven their worth in treating Hematemesis.

A Chinese herb; by the name of Huang Lian is very affective in treating Hematemesis. The dosage is 1.6- 8Gms; this herb is acrid in taste and cold. Infact, this herb is beneficial for the entire system, including disorientation, delirium, boils and sore throat. Since, it is very soothing; it a very effective herbal treatment for ulcers; diarrhea and dysentery can also be resolved by the usage of Huang Lian. It also has the propensity of a natural sedative; so it is helpful to people who suffer from insomnia and it is non-addictive. Besides it is side effect free also.

The disease of Pyorrhea is also called Periodontal. It is an ailment of the gums. This is a rampant disease. This disease loosens the gums and as an aftermath the teeth start to fall. A foul odor comes from the mouth; due to the formation of pus. This is the reason why most adults tend to loose their teeth. Due to this disease the gums tend to become tender and fill up with pus. A person suffering from Pyorrhea; usually swallows the pus. This affects the stomach lining and the liver in a major way. Infact, the whole internal body system is affected.

Nevertheless, there are some herbal treatments for Pyorrhea and Guava is one of them. The chewing of raw guava is very good for the teeth and gums. Since, the fruit is abundant in Vitamin C it impedes the bleeding. The bark of the guava tree should be boiled and cooled. Then it should be used as a mouth wash. This would reduce the inflammation. The same goes for lemon as an herbal treatment for Pyorrhea. This is because it is rich in Vitamin C. A further herbal remedy for Pyorrhea; is the eating of oranges. The skin of the fruit should be rubbed over the teeth and gums. This would hasten the recuperating process.

The term Halitosis means foul/bad breath. This condition is all too common. It is sad but true that most people who suffer from bad breath are not even aware of it. Unless; ofcourse they are fervent smoochers. The other way out is to smell your own breath; by the simple procedure of cupping your hands and breathing out through you mouth. If you don’t like your own breath; then you can imagine what the person you are talking to would think of you. Halitosis is enough to make people shun you. The opposite sex is sure to remain far away you. However, there are some proven herbal remedies to combat Halitosis.

The usage of fenugreek is a very herbal remedy for Halitosis. Tea made of the seeds of this herb should be drunk on regular basis to ward off bad breath. Boil one litre of water with a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and imbibe it. Avocado is a very potent herbal remedy for Halitosis; as it tends to destroy all the bacteria of the intestines. Raw guava is also very effective in treating Halitosis. Guava has malic and oxalic; which destroy all the foul breath causing bacteria. All the aforementioned herbal treatments for Halitosis are proven and safe.

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) commonly called burning tongue is a very painful ailment. The biological terms or jargons for burning tongue are stomatopyrosis, glossodynia and oral galvanism. Burning tongue is a common occurrence with middle aged people. The main causes are an upset stomach and Yeast infection. Acid reflux and improper oral hygiene give impetus to burning tongue. Too much of spicy food should be refrained from. Chemical treatments are not recommended; as they may worsen the already existing problem. However, there are certain home and herbal remedies for burning tongue. These remedies are safe and cost effective as well.

Dentures are another major cause for burning tongue. The total abstinence from food which you are allergic to is also recommended. The best home remedy for burning tongue is the intake of Vitamin B 12. Make sure that it is added liberally to your staple diet. Another, effective home remedy for burning tongue is to rinse your mouth with Peroxyl. This would create a shield on the burning area and save from the burning sensation. A further remedy for burning tongue is the use of folic acid. This would mean that as an herbal remedy cereals should be present in your diet.