Pucker up buttercup.  How CBD can help treat canker sores.

Pucker up buttercup. How CBD can help treat canker sores.

Canker sores can be a painful nuisance, making it uncomfortable to eat, speak, and generally live a normal life. These small, shallow sores can develop inside the mouth or at the base of the gums, and their precise cause isn't quite clear.

While researchers suggest that a combination of factors contributes to canker sores, such as injury, food sensitivities, stress, and lack of vitamins and minerals, adequate treatment options are essential for ease of discomfort.

Recently, a team of Thai researchers conducted a clinical trial to examine if CBD could be a potential treatment for canker sores. The results showed that a topical agent containing trace levels of plant-derived CBD is potentially effective in treating canker sores. The clinical trial was published in the BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies journal.

The researchers compared the use of a topical patch containing 0.1 percent CBD with a placebo in 100 healthy subjects with recurrent canker sores (ulcers). The CBD ointment was applied three times per day for seven days, and the ulcer size was measured on days zero, two, five, and seven. The researchers found that topical CBD reduced ulcer size, decreased pain and accelerated ulcer healing significantly without any reported side effects. This makes it a great option for people who don't want to use topical steroids, as long as it is safe for them to do so. Studies have also shown that applying CBD can help with healing wounds for many different conditions such as scleroderma, leg ulcers, and epidermolysis bullosa.

While it is not yet clear what causes canker sores and how to prevent them, the findings of this study suggest that topical CBD may help to reduce the size of canker sores and speed up the healing process without any notable side effects. The topical application of cannabinoids, including CBD, has also shown to be beneficial for various skin-related conditions such as psoriasis, erythema, pruritus, and acne.

In conclusion, canker sores can be painful and debilitating, but the use of topical CBD ointment is a potentially effective method of reducing ulcer size and promoting healing without side effects.

It is essential to consult with your physician if you're considering using CBD products for treating canker sores or any other medical condition beforehand. CBD is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it's essential to purchase from reliable and reputable sources like Natural Remedies to ensure quality products.

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