Question

How to treat oral ulcers caused by heat?

Answer

Oral ulcers can be treated through dietary therapy and medication. Dietary methods include eating more vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, drinking plenty of water, reducing the intake of sweet and sour drinks, minimizing spicy and fried foods, and cutting down on smoking and drinking. Medication treatment commonly involves nourishing yin Chinese herbs such as Asparagus Root, Ophiopogon Root, and Scrophularia Root, as well as cooling and purging fire herbs like Rhubarb, Coptis, and Phellodendron. For detailed methods of dietary and medication treatment, please refer to the content.