Honey for stomatitis in adults and children: treatment, recipes

Many factors can contribute to the occurrence of stomatitis: lack of high-quality oral and dental hygiene, weakening of the body’s defenses, or allergies.

This is a disease of the oral mucosa and it manifests itself in the presence of one or more foci of the inflammatory process. A person experiences a painful sensation when eating or talking. Also, the disease in some cases can provoke fever.

The first thing to do in such a situation is to quickly go to the doctor for an appointment. In parallel with the medications prescribed for stomatitis, you can undergo treatment at home, in particular using honey-based recipes.

Beneficial features

Can stomatitis be treated with honey? Yes, statistics show that the natural components of bee products provide almost 100% of successful healing of the disease. The following remarkable properties of a natural remedy will improve the patient’s condition:

Antibacterial action. The dessert serves as an antiseptic and protects against the recurrence of infections;
Analgesic effect - the condition is significantly alleviated;
Regeneration and relief of inflammation - healing occurs several times faster, the risk of complications disappears, bad breath goes away;
Immunostimulation - the body replenishes the deficiency of nutrients and microelements, eliminates the risk of vitamin deficiency, and accumulates bioactive compounds.

The effectiveness of beekeeping sweet dessert increases if it is used in combination with pharmaceutical products.

Effect on the oral cavity

How is stomatitis treated with honey? Honey recipes have a healing effect on the mucous membrane and any inflammation, ulcers and complex formations. Signs of inflammation - external and deep - are eliminated, the balance of acids and alkalis in the mouth is restored.

The overall tone returns, because nectar contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, proteins and antioxidants.

It is better to take natural, rich dark nectar for therapy. It should not be heat treated or contain preservatives or dyes.

Sometimes patients apply pure honey to the ulcer with a cotton swab, like iodine or brilliant green. But the pure composition can cause burning, pinching and pain; it is better to combine it with other substances.

Features of use by children

Treatment of stomatitis with honey in children has its own characteristics. They are afraid of any procedures that bring unpleasant or painful sensations, they move their hand with bitter medicine to the side, refuse to open their mouth, and cry. Due to the sweet taste of honey, children, as a rule, willingly agree to be treated with it.

If older children, having stomatitis, can tell their parents about the feeling of discomfort that has arisen, then infants cannot do this. Its appearance can be determined by the following symptoms:

the newborn becomes restless and cries constantly;
the baby loses his appetite and does not suckle at his mother’s breast;
there may be an increase in temperature;
redness and ulcers are noticeable in the mouth; with candidal stomatitis, there is a white coating on the tongue.

If you notice such symptoms, you should definitely contact your pediatrician.

Important! Before starting treatment, make sure you are not allergic to honey. Apply a small amount of product to the inside of your elbow. If after 5 minutes no red spots or rash appear, feel free to include it in the list of acceptable remedies.

Indications for use

Stomatitis occurs for various reasons:

standard minimum oral hygiene is not performed;
the immune system is weakened, the body’s defenses decrease;
there is an allergy or mechanical damage to the mucous membrane.

There are different types of stomatitis: bacterial, herpetic, drug-induced, catarrhal, aphthous. Regardless of the cause, the result is pain, fever, poor health, and weakness. The doctor can prescribe both pharmaceutical medications and gentle treatment options - based on herbal and natural ingredients.

It is recommended to use honey for stomatitis in adults in diluted form as part of rinses and ointments. These remedies give excellent results for stomatitis in children, and children will more easily accept treatment with sweets than with conventional medications.

What can you eat

For stomatitis, the following products are recommended for consumption:

Milk and fermented milk products of a delicate consistency are an integral part of the diet throughout the illness. Be sure to eat soft cottage cheese, yogurts, sour cream, and kefir. The main condition is the minimum amount of preservatives and additives.
Seasonal vegetables, fruits and berries with a neutral taste (not too sweet and not sour) are ideal for nourishing and saturating the body with vitamins. And melon and watermelon are extremely useful for moisturizing the mucous membranes and quenching thirst.
When it comes to juices, give preference to vegetable ones (cabbage, carrots, bell peppers). They can even be used as rinses to speed up wound healing.
You should not abuse protein products. In particular, it is better to replace fried meat with boiled or, in extreme cases, baked in the oven. The most suitable dish is steamed meatballs, cutlets and pate with a minimum amount of salt and spices.
Lightly salted meat and vegetable broths will also be beneficial. It is recommended to add bay leaf to taste, as it is famous for its wound-healing properties.
Hard types of cheeses are not suitable for eating with stomatitis; replace them with processed and soft varieties.
Coffee and sour juices should be replaced with tea, herbal infusions, rosehip infusion, and clean water. In addition, juices from pears, grapes, and apricots, as well as infusions, decoctions and compotes from blueberries, are very useful. The amount of fluid consumed during the day should not be less than two liters.
Viscous porridges are useful not only for the oral cavity, but also for the gastrointestinal tract. Give preference to semolina, oatmeal and well-cooked rice porridge.
An excellent help and food for stomatitis are ready-to-eat baby products such as puddings, curds, yoghurts, vegetable, meat and non-acidic fruit purees, jellies.
Those with a sweet tooth who cannot live a day without a serving of sweets will be pleased to know that whipped cream, as well as milk and cream varieties of ice cream without additives, are also allowed for consumption.

Next, we will consider in what form food should be taken.

Recipes

The following are several common and publicly available recipes for self-therapy.

Classical

The most common and popular option, used for patients of any age. You only need two components: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of May nectar (or any other common one will do), 250 ml of warm water.

The product is dissolved and the resulting mixture is used to rinse the mouth before and after meals. To prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria, you can rinse your throat.

Rinsing according to this recipe heals small wounds and serves as a prevention of ulcers in the upper part of the respiratory tract. The procedure is performed 3-5 times a day until complete healing.

With aloe

Homemade agave is a real storehouse of useful substances that increase their effectiveness several times in sync with the effects of honey. It is an antiseptic, a biostimulant that perfectly heals wounds and ulcers.

To prepare a useful product, it is important to take the lower leaves, which are at least 5 years old - they have accumulated the maximum amount of useful substances. At the same time, the sweet components soften the bitterness of aloe, and there will be no unpleasant sensations.

Take the 2 bottom leaves from the plant and put it in the refrigerator for 1 day to thicken the juices.
Grind the leaves and squeeze out the juice.
Add liquid honey (proportion: 1 part aloe, 2 parts dessert), mix thoroughly.

You can use the product in two ways:

applied to a tampon. Dampen a swab or cotton pad and gently wipe the sores. If stomatitis is treated with honey in children, the entire mouth is wiped. It is important that the baby does not lick the medicine earlier than after 5-7 minutes;
in the form of a rinse solution. To do this, dilute 2 tablespoons of the product in 1 glass of warm water, rinse your mouth at least 5 times a day, especially thoroughly before bed.

This recipe is also very useful for any mechanical damage and injuries to the jaw, or cuts to the oral cavity.

With novocaine

This recipe is applicable only to adult patients. Novocaine can cause severe irritation in a child. The product is prepared as follows:

1 tbsp. A spoonful of honey is mixed with 1 teaspoon of sunflower or olive oil, heated in steam or a water bath, up to 50 C.
Add 1 egg white and the contents of 1 ampoule of novocaine (5 ml).
Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to painful areas of the mouth after eating. Keep for about 7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

The composition can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. You cannot keep the mixture in your mouth for too long, as it can cause caries.

With chamomile

Use a flower decoction of chamomile against stomatitis - it is safe and does not cause allergies.

Brew 200 ml of boiling water 2 tbsp. small chamomile flowers from the pharmacy. It is optimal to heat melt water.
Keep the mixture in a water bath for 15 minutes, then remove from the stove and cool to 40 C.
Strain the mixture, add warm water at the same temperature until the volume reaches 0.5 liters.
Dissolve 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey, rinse your mouth after meals at least 3 times a day (0.5 cups of liquid).
It is better to store the decoction in the refrigerator, and warm it up to 30-40 C before each use.

It is recommended to use a product based on linden or acacia nectar for the recipe.

Nutrition rules

Many patients complain to doctors that they cannot eat with stomatitis. Such a refusal to eat due to painful sensations is fraught with consequences for the entire body. No matter what type of disease you have, be it viral, bacterial, allergic or aphthous stomatitis, nutrition is key to a speedy recovery. But what can you do to prevent a simple lunch from causing pain? Here are a few simple recommendations that, if followed, will help you eat normally without experiencing discomfort:

All products must be ground to a puree before use. Grate vegetables and fruits on a fine grater or boil and rub through a strainer;
it is easier to consume meat, fish and poultry in the form of thermally processed minced meat or soufflé;
give preference to cream soup or puree soup instead of the usual broth with pieces of meat and vegetables;
The patient's diet should be rich in vitamins B and C, as they help strengthen the immune system. And vitamins A and E help speed up the healing of cracks, wounds and erosions;
food should be lukewarm, since both hot and cold food cause additional irritation of the mucous membrane;
Immediately after a meal, be sure to thoroughly rinse your mouth with clean warm water to remove any remaining food.

Ready-made ointments

The pharmaceutical industry offers a selection of drugs for inflammation in the form of ointments and solutions. It is recommended to smear the wounds in accordance with the instructions. Popular medications are Acyclovir, Oxolinic ointment, Metrogyl, Methyluracil, Nystatil, Cholisal and others. You can combine their use with natural homemade solutions.

Briefly about the disease

Stomatitis is a disease in which ulcers or blisters form on the inside of the mouth, lips and cheeks.
In addition to the above-mentioned reasons, the impetus for the onset of the disease can be the use of certain medications. These are groups of drugs such as: antibacterial drugs, chemotherapeutic and antiepileptic drugs. A group at increased risk of developing stomatitis includes people undergoing radiotherapy for cancer treatment. Often the cause of the disease can be some systemic pathologies, such as leukemia, Behcet's syndrome.

Patients with a lack of iron and certain groups of vitamins are also at risk. Tobacco smoke is an irritant not only in the respiratory tract, but also in the mouth. Often smokers become victims of this disease.

Contraindications

Like any medicinal product, this composition can have a number of negative effects on the body in certain cases. You cannot treat the oral cavity with beekeeping products if there is an allergy to the components, pregnancy in the last phase, gastritis and increased stomach acidity.

Stomatitis in children under 3 years of age can be treated with honey only on the recommendation of a doctor - otherwise a hidden diathesis may be discovered.

It is very important not to exceed the dosage and frequency of taking the drug. Stomatitis should be treated with honey according to a schedule and in accordance with the established duration. In this case, the effect will be positive, and the disease can be completely eliminated.

What not to eat

Increased sensitivity and soreness of the oral mucosa during stomatitis forces a person to refuse not only irritating foods, but also those whose consumption is useful and necessary. Nutrition for stomatitis should be specific, excluding a large number of foods that we are used to eating in everyday life. So, let's list what patients with this disease should not eat:

It is necessary to exclude any sour vegetables and fruits (citrus fruits, sour apples and plums, tomatoes, etc.).
Berries, especially sour ones, are best consumed in the form of compotes with a little added sugar. It is recommended to first strain the liquid through a fine sieve to avoid any boiled residue getting into your mouth.
Eating spicy food with a lot of spices is strictly prohibited.
It is better to postpone the consumption of alcoholic beverages, in particular sour ones, such as dry and semi-dry wines until the end of treatment.
If the appearance of erosions is a habitual reaction to a certain type of food, it must also be excluded from the diet and replaced with something that can be eaten with stomatitis.
It is recommended to replace sour and salty sauces with soft ones prepared with milk, sour cream or cream.
Marinades and pickles are also completely unsuitable foods.
It is better to wash down dry dishes with plain clean water, and pre-soak the bread before eating.
It is also undesirable to consume sweet and bitter foods. Although they are to a lesser extent than salty and sour ones, they also cause additional damage to an already injured oral cavity.
Any rough and hard food is completely canceled until the wounds heal.

A properly selected diet for stomatitis is important not only to saturate the body with useful substances, but also to ensure that damaged areas heal faster, because it is difficult to eat foods that irritate or tear apart already painful ulcers and erosions.