Honey for stomatitis in adults and children: treatment, recipes

Beneficial features

Can stomatitis be treated with honey? Yes, statistics show that the natural components of bee products provide almost 100% of successful healing of the disease. The following remarkable properties of a natural remedy will improve the patient’s condition:

Antibacterial action. The dessert serves as an antiseptic and protects against the recurrence of infections;
Analgesic effect - the condition is significantly alleviated;
Regeneration and relief of inflammation - healing occurs several times faster, the risk of complications disappears, bad breath goes away;
Immunostimulation - the body replenishes the deficiency of nutrients and microelements, eliminates the risk of vitamin deficiency, and accumulates bioactive compounds.

The effectiveness of beekeeping sweet dessert increases if it is used in combination with pharmaceutical products.

The healing properties of honey for stomatitis

It is not always possible to immediately seek help from specialists when a disease appears. Is it possible to choose honey as a healing agent for stomatitis? What properties of it will improve the condition?

Honey is a natural product that contains a large number of valuable microelements and vitamins necessary for human health. It has the following properties:

Effect on the oral cavity

How is stomatitis treated with honey? Honey recipes have a healing effect on the mucous membrane and any inflammation, ulcers and complex formations. Signs of inflammation - external and deep - are eliminated, the balance of acids and alkalis in the mouth is restored.

The overall tone returns, because nectar contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, proteins and antioxidants.

It is better to take natural, rich dark nectar for therapy. It should not be heat treated or contain preservatives or dyes.

Sometimes patients apply pure honey to the ulcer with a cotton swab, like iodine or brilliant green. But the pure composition can cause burning, pinching and pain; it is better to combine it with other substances.

Indications for use

Stomatitis occurs for various reasons:

standard minimum oral hygiene is not performed;
the immune system is weakened, the body’s defenses decrease;
there is an allergy or mechanical damage to the mucous membrane.

There are different types of stomatitis: bacterial, herpetic, drug-induced, catarrhal, aphthous. Regardless of the cause, the result is pain, fever, poor health, and weakness. The doctor can prescribe both pharmaceutical medications and gentle treatment options - based on herbal and natural ingredients.

It is recommended to use honey for stomatitis in adults in diluted form as part of rinses and ointments. These remedies give excellent results for stomatitis in children, and children will more easily accept treatment with sweets than with conventional medications.

Recipes

The following are several common and publicly available recipes for self-therapy.

Classical

The most common and popular option, used for patients of any age. You only need two components: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of May nectar (or any other common one will do), 250 ml of warm water.

The product is dissolved and the resulting mixture is used to rinse the mouth before and after meals. To prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria, you can rinse your throat.

Rinsing according to this recipe heals small wounds and serves as a prevention of ulcers in the upper part of the respiratory tract. The procedure is performed 3-5 times a day until complete healing.

With aloe

Homemade agave is a real storehouse of useful substances that increase their effectiveness several times in sync with the effects of honey. It is an antiseptic, a biostimulant that perfectly heals wounds and ulcers.

To prepare a useful product, it is important to take the lower leaves, which are at least 5 years old - they have accumulated the maximum amount of useful substances. At the same time, the sweet components soften the bitterness of aloe, and there will be no unpleasant sensations.

Take the 2 bottom leaves from the plant and put it in the refrigerator for 1 day to thicken the juices.
Grind the leaves and squeeze out the juice.
Add liquid honey (proportion: 1 part aloe, 2 parts dessert), mix thoroughly.

You can use the product in two ways:

applied to a tampon. Dampen a swab or cotton pad and gently wipe the sores. If stomatitis is treated with honey in children, the entire mouth is wiped. It is important that the baby does not lick the medicine earlier than after 5-7 minutes;
in the form of a rinse solution. To do this, dilute 2 tablespoons of the product in 1 glass of warm water, rinse your mouth at least 5 times a day, especially thoroughly before bed.

This recipe is also very useful for any mechanical damage and injuries to the jaw, or cuts to the oral cavity.

With novocaine

This recipe is applicable only to adult patients. Novocaine can cause severe irritation in a child. The product is prepared as follows:

1 tbsp. A spoonful of honey is mixed with 1 teaspoon of sunflower or olive oil, heated in steam or a water bath, up to 50 C.
Add 1 egg white and the contents of 1 ampoule of novocaine (5 ml).
Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to painful areas of the mouth after eating. Keep for about 7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

The composition can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. You cannot keep the mixture in your mouth for too long, as it can cause caries.

With chamomile

Use a flower decoction of chamomile against stomatitis - it is safe and does not cause allergies.

Brew 200 ml of boiling water 2 tbsp. small chamomile flowers from the pharmacy. It is optimal to heat melt water.
Keep the mixture in a water bath for 15 minutes, then remove from the stove and cool to 40 C.
Strain the mixture, add warm water at the same temperature until the volume reaches 0.5 liters.
Dissolve 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey, rinse your mouth after meals at least 3 times a day (0.5 cups of liquid).
It is better to store the decoction in the refrigerator, and warm it up to 30-40 C before each use.

It is recommended to use a product based on linden or acacia nectar for the recipe.

Cooking recipes

Honey against stomatitis can be used in a variety of ways - alone or in combination with other products. The effectiveness of recipes depends on the individual characteristics of the person.

Classic version

The easiest method to prepare and use. Can be used in both adults and children.

You will need:

liquid honey (for example, May honey) – 1 tbsp. spoon;
warm water – 250 ml.

Stirring thoroughly, dissolve the product in water. Rinse your mouth with the resulting solution before or after eating. For preventive purposes, you can gargle at the same time. This will prevent infection and the formation of wounds in the upper respiratory tract. Rinsing should be done several times a day until the ulcers disappear.

Many people who experience stomatitis simply apply honey to a cotton swab and lubricate the ulcers with it. The brilliant green is applied in the same way. But the product applied in its pure form usually causes a sharp sensation: the affected area can sting and hurt. Therefore, it is still advisable to use honey in combination with other components.

Ready-made ointments

The pharmaceutical industry offers a selection of drugs for inflammation in the form of ointments and solutions. It is recommended to smear the wounds in accordance with the instructions. Popular medications are Acyclovir, Oxolinic ointment, Metrogyl, Methyluracil, Nystatil, Cholisal and others. You can combine their use with natural homemade solutions.

Contraindications

Like any medicinal product, this composition can have a number of negative effects on the body in certain cases. You cannot treat the oral cavity with beekeeping products if there is an allergy to the components, pregnancy in the last phase, gastritis and increased stomach acidity.

Stomatitis in children under 3 years of age can be treated with honey only on the recommendation of a doctor - otherwise a hidden diathesis may be discovered.

It is very important not to exceed the dosage and frequency of taking the drug. Stomatitis should be treated with honey according to a schedule and in accordance with the established duration. In this case, the effect will be positive, and the disease can be completely eliminated.

4. Treatment of stomatitis

Stomatitis is treated by dentists.

In general, mouth ulcers usually go away in no longer than two weeks, even without treatment. If the causes of the ulcer are established, the doctor will be able to choose the appropriate treatment. If they are not known, the main therapy will be aimed at alleviating the symptoms of the disease.

The following measures can help relieve pain and inflammation in the mouth:

You should avoid hot drinks and foods, as well as salty, hot, spicy foods and citrus fruits;
For severe pain, you can take painkillers;
Rinsing your mouth with cool water or a small amount of ice can help relieve the burning sensation in your mouth.

To treat an ulcer, which is aimed at eliminating discomfort and protecting against infection, your doctor may recommend drinking more water and rinsing your mouth with salt water. Local anesthesia (such as lidocaine) may relieve pain. But this method for treating stomatitis in children is not recommended. A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water in a 1:1 ratio or regular baking soda and water can be applied pointwise to the ulcer area. In addition, dentists may prescribe pain-relieving medications and corticosteroid pastes that can protect the affected areas on the lips and gums. Anti-inflammatory pastes, gels and rinses treat ulcers quite effectively and help reduce swelling and pain. They are also effective for severe cases of herpes on days 3-4, when the virus has disappeared but inflammation remains.

In any case, you should consult your doctor before taking medications, as some medications have side effects and are not recommended for people with diabetes and other diseases.

Treatment of herpes

There is no cure for herpes as such. We can only recommend lubricating the area of inflammation with special ointments (usually they contain acyclovir) and applying ice.

Sometimes doctors prescribe antiviral pills for herpes. Some experts believe that they can shorten the healing time of cold sores.

Stomatitis is usually not particularly dangerous, but not all ulcers are harmless. In any case, if stomatitis, inflammation and ulcers do not go away within two weeks, you should definitely consult a doctor.