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Goldenseal, Natural Remedy For Mouth Ulcers & Canker Sores

What are Mouth Ulcers or Canker Sores And How Did I Get One?

Mouth Ulcers and Canker Sores can be extremely painful and difficult to heal. These sores  usually begin as a red, ulcerated spot with a yellowish border.  The ulcer then becomes covered by a yellowish mixture of fluids, bacteria, and white blood cells.  The development of the sore may be proceeded by a burning or tingling sensation.  The sores can appear on the tongue, lips, gums, or the insides of the cheeks.

Canker sores range in size from as small as a pinhead to as large as a quarter.  They appear suddenly and often leave suddenly, usually lasting from four to twenty days.  Canker sores appear most often in females and some authorities believe they are contagious.  They can be triggered by a number of factors including poor dental hygiene, irritation from dental work, food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, stress, and fatigue.  They may also result from an abnormal immune response to normal bacteria in the mouth.  Stress and allergies are the most common cause of open sores in the mouth

What Natural Remedies Are Available?

As a part of our USDA sponsored research relating to goldenseal, and involving cooperators from seven universities, we did extensive literature studies concerning traditional uses for goldenseal as well as current medical research.  One area that was documented in almost every source we investigated was goldenseal's effectiveness against Mouth Ulcers and Canker Sores.   The beneficial properties of goldenseal for these problems were known to the Native Americans and early settlers for centuries.  We also found that modern research has demonstrated goldenseal's effectiveness against more than 25 microorganisms including Staph., Strep., and Candida.    See our goldenseal research page for an extensive listing of current research involving goldenseal.

Physicians usually prescribe mouthwashes and ointments which contain tetracycline for mouth ulcers and canker sores.  However many bacteria have become resistant to this antibiotic and often fungal overgrowths such as Candida albicans (yeast) occur after antibiotic usage leading, in some instances to a case of oral thrush.

Fortunately there is a completely natural remedy for mouth ulcers and canker sores.  Goldenseal is a natural plant antimicrobial and modern research has demonstrated its effectiveness against a wide variety of oral disease including canker sores, mouth ulcers, gum disease, and oral thrush.  Several university studies are currently underway to determine why goldenseal is so effective in these areas including one, supported by the National Institutes of Health, entitled Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), Remedy For Oral Diseases being conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Christine Wu at the University of Illinois, Chicago.  Dr. Wu has been kind enough to cooperate with Sleepy Hollow Farm on one of our proposed USDA projects. Please see our Goldenseal Research page for an extensive compilation of current medical research regarding goldenseal as well as information about traditional uses and cultivation research.

How Quick Does It Work and How Do I Use Goldenseal?

Many of our customers report that goldenseal provided relief from pain in a few hours time and total healing of the ulcer within a day or two without resorting to synthetic chemicals or antibiotics. 

Traditionally powdered goldenseal was applied directly to the site of the sore however we have found the liquid extract to be the most convenient and easy to use. Simply apply the liquid extract to the affected area as needed with a cotton swab.

What Other Natural Steps Can I Take?

For a preventative maintenance program, use our pleasant tasting goldenseal mouth rinse.  Formulated with extracts of goldenseal, myrrh, and pau d'arco with a refreshing mint flavor.  Use 1/2 teaspoon of this concentrated liquid to 1/4 cup of water daily and swish around the mouth.  Scroll down the page for Practical Tips To Help Avoid Mouth Ulcers & Canker Sores.

Why Should I Buy From Sleepy Hollow Farm?

With new and increased demand for natural health care products, Sleepy Hollow Farm is setting the standard for goldenseal product development through our USDA sponsored research.  Strategic partnerships with the research facilities of seven major universities and our commitment to medicinal plant research has given us access to expertise and technology matched only by the largest pharmaceutical companies.

Goldenseal has been shown to be effective against a wide range of oral diseases however, increased demand has led to overcollection from the wild.  Our products begin with fresh herbs selectively hand harvested from the forest floor and sunny meadows of our farm.   We then transform these herbs into an array of health enhancing products.  Sleepy Hollow Farm's liquid Goldenseal Extract is produced fresh on the farm from our organically cultivated goldenseal plantation, not wild collected plants.  Produced with an attention to detail that only a family run operation can deliver, our products are potent, environmentally friendly, and unsurpassed in quality.  We unconditionally guarantee your satisfaction with our products or your purchase price will be cheerfully refunded.  In fact, since goldenseal has such a wide variety of healing uses such as skin diseases and wounds, yeast and fungal infections, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers and many more, we are sure that once you use our Liquid Goldenseal Extract your medicine chest will never be without it!!!  Order the larger sizes and SAVE.

Sounds Fair Enough To Me.  How Do I Order?

Simply click on the Add 1 to Cart link opposite the products you wish to order.  Then follow the instructions on filling in your shipping and payment information.  You may also call us at 706-259-7647 from 9am to 6pm eastern time.

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Sleepy Hollow Farm's Goldenseal and Liquid Goldenseal Extract are

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Other Practical Tips For Avoiding Mouth Ulcers Below

Help Save The Goldenseal Plant!!  Goldenseal's popularity as a medicinal plant has led to its overcollection from the wild and being declared an endangered species in several states.  Above is a photo of Goldenseal being organically cultivated at Sleepy Hollow Farm.  Please make sure any goldenseal product you purchase is derived from cultivated sources. 

Practical Tips To Help Avoid Mouth Ulcers & Canker Sores*

• Eat plenty of salad with raw onions.  Onions contain sulfur and have healing properties.

• Include in the diet yogurt and other soured products, such as kefir, cottage cheese & buttermilk.

• Avoid sugar, citrus fruits, and processed and refined foods.

• Do not eat fish or meat of any kind for two weeks.  The consumption of animal protein increases the body's acidity, which slows healing.

• Avoid chewing gum, lozenges, commercial mouthwashes, tobacco, coffee, citrus fruits, and any other foods that you know trigger these sores.

• If you have repeated attacks of canker sores, check for nutritional deficiencies.

• Do not take iron supplements unless your doctor prescribes them.  Obtain iron from natural sources.

• Consult your doctor if you have a mouth ulcer or canker sore which does not heal.