We’ve known about painful aphthous ulcers, commonly referred to as canker sores, for thousands of years. “They are the most common lesion of the oral mucosa,” (the lining of our mouths) notes a 2017 paper published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
Treating Canker Sores With Honey
Clinical trial reveals dramatic efficacy of honey compared to other treatments
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There are many contemporary choices available for the treatment of canker sores, but the ancient remedy, honey, may still be the best choice. Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock
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Michael Greger
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Michael Greger, MD, FACLM, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and the International Bird Flu Summit, testified before Congress, appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” and “The Colbert Report,” and was invited as an expert witness in defense of Oprah Winfrey at the infamous “meat defamation” trial. This article was originally published on NutritionFacts.org
