Also known as mouth ulcers that are formed because of inflammation - not infection. They can appear anywhere in the mouth: tongue, lips, cheeks, gums, etc. Canker sores are small, white swellings that are painful and can also burn or tingle. They last anywhere from four to twenty days and can be triggered by a number of reasons including, dental work, accidental biting or injury, stress, fatigue, hormone imbalance, allergies, viral infection or abnormal immune response. The

This recipe comes from The Herbal Drugstore by White and Foster Ingredients 1 tsp echinacea tincture 1 tsp goldenseal tincture (or Oregon grape root) 1 tsp calendula tincture 1 tsp grapefruit seed extract 1 Tbsp aloe vera gel Directions Mix all ingredients in a small jar with a tight seal. Place a pea-size amount on a clean piece of gauze and hold in the mouth against the sore. Use as often as hourly throughout the day until the canker sore is healed.

wound healing Vulnerary herbs heal fractures, cuts, wounds, and burns, protect against infection, and stimulate new cell growth both internal and external.They assist the body in its own wound-healing process. What they do Heal fractures, cuts, wounds, and burns Protect against infection Stimulate new cell growth Promote wound healing Assist the body's own healing process Coat and sooth inflamed internal tissue How they're used: Use internally as tea, extracts, and capsules f