Stomatitis
Canker sores are small, round sores in your mouth. They can be on the inside of your cheek, under your tongue, or in the back of your throat. They usually have a red edge and a gray center. They can be quite painful. They are not the same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex.
Canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. They may also be triggered by stress, food allergies, lack of vitamins and minerals, hormonal changes or menstrual periods. In some cases the cause is unknown.
In most cases, the sores go away by themselves. Some ointments, creams or rinses may help with the pain. Avoiding hot, spicy food while you have a canker sore also helps.
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Stomatitis
STOMATITIS
Apply solutions of borax or potassium chlorate; sodium sulphite. in powder; Antiseptine or Alkal-Antiseptine, full strength; carbolat ed oil; in obstinate cases, touch the spots with copper sulphate or with lunar caustic. Give attention to the patient’s general health.1
Apply solutions of borax or potassium chlorate; sodium sulphite. in powder; Antiseptine or Alkal-Antiseptine, full strength; carbolat ed oil; in obstinate cases, touch the spots with copper sulphate or with lunar caustic. Give attention to the patient’s general health.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.