How to treat oral ulcers with traditional Chinese medicine

Oral ulcer can be treated by oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external application, acupuncture and moxibustion, diet conditioning and emotional regulation, which is usually related to factors such as fire and heat, yin deficiency and fire excess, damp heat of spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and exogenous toxins.

1. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine

can use Huanglian Shangqing tablets to clear heat and detoxify in cases of hot inflammation, accompanied by symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, yellow and red urine, etc; The Yin deficiency and Fire excess type is suitable for Zhibai Dihuang Wan, which nourishes yin and reduces fire. Common symptoms include red tongue with little coating and night sweats; The damp heat type of spleen and stomach can be treated with Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules to relieve dampness and dampness, often accompanied by bad breath and thick and greasy tongue coating; People with insufficient Qi and blood should take Guipi Wan to nourish Qi and blood. Common ulcers have pale surfaces and slow healing; Those who are infected with pathogenic toxins can choose Yinqiao Jiedu tablets to dispel wind and clear heat. It should be used after differentiation by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and avoid self medication.

2. External application of traditional Chinese medicine

Ice boron powder can directly spray on the ulcer surface to relieve burning pain, suitable for solid fire ulcers with obvious redness and swelling; Watermelon cream spray contains menthol, which can cool and relieve pain, and is effective for stimulating pain caused by eating; External application of Qingdai powder can astringe the skin and is suitable for recurrent ulcers; Liu Shen Wan can detoxify and reduce swelling when applied to patients with swelling of surrounding tissues; Applying honey to wounds can promote mucosal repair. External medication should be taken 2-3 times a day, and the mouth should be cleaned before use.

3. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Acupuncture at Hegu, Zusanli and other acupoints can dredge the meridians, qi and blood, and relieve pain during the attack; Moxibustion at Yongquan acupoint can ignite the fire and restore the essence, suitable for Yin deficiency type oral ulcers; Ear acupressure on reflex areas such as the heart, spleen, and endocrine system can regulate immune function and reduce the probability of recurrence. It shall be operated by professional acupuncture and moxibustion, and the acute phase shall be treated once every other day, 5 times as a course of treatment.

4. Dietary adjustment

Green bean soup, lotus seed heart tea and other heat clearing drinks can assist in reducing internal heat; Avoid spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns to avoid exacerbating mucosal damage; Moderate consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C, such as kiwifruit and tomatoes, promotes healing; Those with weak spleen and stomach should use yam, coix seed and other spleen strengthening ingredients to make porridge; Avoid scalding, hard food, and mechanical stimulation of the wound. During the attack period, the diet is mainly warm and cool liquid.

5. Emotional regulation

Long term anxiety and tension can easily lead to liver depression and ulceration, which can be relieved through exercises such as Ba Duan Jin and Tai Chi; Ensure sufficient sleep to avoid excessive heat and inflammation; Music therapy combined with deep breathing can regulate autonomic nervous system function; Avoid overworking and damaging qi and blood. Recurrent ulcers caused by emotional factors require psychological counseling. During the treatment period, maintain oral hygiene and rinse your mouth with diluted salt water or honeysuckle decoction; Avoid staying up late and using your voice excessively; Observe the changes in the ulcer surface. If it does not heal within 2 weeks or is accompanied by fever, systemic diseases such as Behcet's disease should be ruled out. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes a three part treatment and seven part nourishment approach, and requires comprehensive conditioning for 3-6 months to reduce recurrence. People with a slightly hot constitution can regularly drink chrysanthemum and cassia seed tea to prevent seizures.