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| (Rosa damascena) to 1 teaspoon of marigold cream: mix well and use night and morning. |
| Mouth Ulcers |
| Mouth ulcers (or aphtha) are commonly occurring lesions found on the tongue, roof of the mouth, and inside the cheeks. They usually start with a red, sore patch of blisters erupting to produce a grayish white ulcer. They can occur singly or in groups and will usually clear of their own accord after a week or so but can be so painful that eating becomes almost impossible. |
| They often erupt when the sufferer is tired, overstressed, or fighting an infection and may be associated with digestive disorders and stomach upsets. Mouth ulcers are generally more common in those suffering from yeast infections or candidiasis. If mouth ulcers are a recurrent problem, try immune-stimulant tonics; eat plenty of garlic and shiitake mushrooms or take a course of Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) tablets (600 mg a day for one month). |
| Herbal mouth washes can bring symptomatic relief; try using sage or rosemary infusion (1 teaspoon to a cup of water, strained, and use to thoroughly rinse the mouth three to four times a day). Alternatively, add 20 drops of clove oil to half a glass of warm water and use that instead. |
| Muscular Pains, Strains, and Sprains |
| Pulled muscles and twisted joints can be acutely painful, and if caused by some traumatic injury, an X ray is advisable to identify fractures. Strains involve a slight tearing of a muscle or the tendon attaching it to a bone and are generally caused by overstretching. Sprains are a tear in the joint capsule or associated ligaments caused by twisting. Muscular aches and pains can also be associated with rheumatism and inflammation of the muscle or associated soft tissues. |
| Comfrey or arnica used externally is an ideal first aid remedy to help repair damaged tissues. Arnica can be particularly useful for relieving pain while comfrey actually increases cell growth and |
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