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CBD Oil for Canker Sore Treatment
Before you read on I want you to know that I don’t have any great opening lines, just an honest unexpected experience that I’d like to share. For years I have been tormented with the dreaded canker sore and it was by accident that I discovered a treatment that really works for me.
Hi, I’m 60 years old and a mom. I wanted to share one of my most life altering experiences: discovering and using CBD oil. In my wildest dreams I never thought I would use something that originated from the cannabis plant.
A Little About My Life with Canker Sores
Since the age of 12 I’ve suffered (and I use the word loosely) from canker sores.
Anyone that suffers from canker sores knows exactly what I’m talking about! When I first got this affliction I suffered greatly. I would keep to myself, try not to speak to anyone due to the great pain I felt each time I had to open my mouth. Whether it was talking, eating, smiling or trying to swallow the pain was unbearable. As I grew older it became more and more awkward. I would get outbreaks very often and I would isolate myself from everything and everyone. This was due to the fear of being ostracized if anyone found out.
In those days afflictions and ailments were scrutinized and kept hush hush.
Seeking Professional Help for my Mouth Sores
One day at the age of around 18 I decided to speak to the doctor. He explained it was a canker sore and the medical field does not know what causes it and told me to try some different home remedies and eventually it would be gone within a week to ten days.
At first I was relieved that I didn’t have anything threatening or contagious but my new found happiness did not last long knowing that there was no cure and this would last the rest of my life. I continued suffering with no relief. I must have tried hundreds of products both prescription, over the counter and home remedies over the years. None of them seemed to do what they claimed.
With the computer age exploding I started researching about canker sores and possible treatments year in and year out looking for cures. Even as recent as 2018 there’s no good treatment or cure on the market.
An Introduction to CBD Oil
It wasn’t until recently when something unexpected and extraordinary happened to my son that I owe my gratitude. Out of the blue he got a severe case of anxiety/phobia/panic attack.
He put his job on hiatus and started trying everything that was a natural treatment. Everything but the “kitchen sink” with no help. He made it his life mission to get self help since nothing he tried so far had helped him.
With much consuming hours of research he came across over and over again about testimonials and scientific research that talked about CBD oil and its benefits. He decided to take it and immediately saw improvement.
One day he asked me if I was willing to try it knowing that I’m under a lot of stress due to the fact that I take care of my 94 year old elderly mom.
First I was hesitant but I gave it a shot.
At that time I realized that I had a canker sore. Immediately after putting the drops under my tongue and swishing it around my mouth, I realized that I felt a slight numbing sensation and the pain had subsided from my sore.
My Epiphany: CBD Oil
It just hit me that there might just be something to this CBD oil. So for the next day or so I applied drops of CBD oil on the canker sore and found out exactly the same results occurred. Not only did it help with the pain but the sore was gone in three days (which in the past has never happened).
Let me tell you, for me it works wonders, for the first time in my life I can say, Hallelujah I’m free!
In Fact I’ve become so preoccupied and obsessed over finding a treatment or cure that actually works, that when I discovered something that did work (CBD oil), a rather amusing and imaginative idea came to me while laying in bed one morning.
CBD: The Triumphant Victor
I thought how would I get my new found relief from this hideous and life altering menace THE CANKER SORE into the public awareness.
I imagined that there would be a cartoon tv series created similar to the Odyssey. With the evil canker sore looking like a monstrous amoeba type of a creature who lives in a cave.
At day break it comes out and tries to consume everything in its path, every episode there would be that one brave soul (symbolizing the different treatments on the market) that comes forward to try to battle the monstrous creature.
One by one loses the battle episode after episode. The creature is getting bigger and bigger and branching out throughout the land.
Of course at the end of the season when all hope is lost, and great devastation has spread all over, a shiny brave figure standing tall appears (CBD OIL) carrying a blinding shield and a huge cotton swab looking sword, with this gooey substance hanging at the end of it.
He slowly gets close to the monstrous creature while he’s sleeping and he softly swabs him right in his core. Almost immediately a groan is heard and the creature slowly disappears.
Conclusion
I guess what I’m trying to convey in a nutshell is that by sharing my experience with using CBD oil and successfully treating my canker sores, it might help someone like you.
It would give me great satisfaction knowing that.
I’m known as the “help all mom”. My children have time and time again told me “mom you can’t help the world. Stop it!” My reply always is: No! If I can change one persons world, that for me is my personal Koinonia (a doctirne of humanity of contribution to society, sharing etc.).
So for the final word. It is my belief and conclusion that along with CBD oil, in order for a complete and successful treatment, One must stay away from spicy foods, change toothpaste (Very important). I personally use a toothpaste that has tea tree oil and baking soda and no sls (sodium lauryl sulfate). Also try to use products that are gluten free when an outbreak occurs.
Go ahead give it a try. You have nothing to lose but pain.
Wishing you all the best and quick healing with your personal struggle against your canker sores.
I’ve been avidly using CBD to deal with my anxiety, and have been fortunate to do so successfully. I started this blog to share my experience and knowledge with as many people as possible.
Thank you so much. I have had canker sores in mouth for 2 weeks. Used Amosan ( which usually helps), but didn’t this time. I tried it about 20 mins ago and already feel relief! Thanks again❤️
You are very welcome!!!!
I suffered terribly with canker sores for years and years. I have been taking cbd oil for a few months now and although I’m still getting a few sores they are much less severe and the healing time is faster. I’m definitely going to keep taking it. Having a gluten free diet seems to help me as well for some reason, and avoiding junk food.
Hi Stuart,
I’ve had the exact same result as you. Thank you for affirming. I’m very happy to hear that you are getting good results. I know first hand how horrible those canker sores can be.
I have had a bone marrow transplant. Got rid of the cancer but have me graph vs host disease. Right now I suffer from my mouth blown up.
My cheeks, my tongue, my gums, my lips. Since I’ve been off the immunosuppressent I can’t get any relief. Maybe I can use the CBS oil as a mouth rinse
I have the same problems as all these people
Where can I get this. And what do I get
I developed canker sores apparently from prolonged use of antibiotics in a short period of time. Will CBD be helpful?
Hi, my son suffers from chronic canker sores, for years now and we have tried everything. At times he could have 10 in his mouth. Is there a certain type of oil that work best? thank you!
Hi Melissa!, I have tried a lot of different brands and they all seemed to work just as well. Make sure he puts in his mouth for at least a minute before swallowing it (at least that’s what works for me).
Thanks Debbie! Have you noticed if the CBD oil, in addition to healing an existing sore, has a preventative effect as well? I wonder if switching the dropper full around your mouth with some warm water would do that? Thanks!
You are very welcome Adam!
Yes I feel it does have a preventative effects as well, at least that’s what I feel for myself.
I don’t use CBD oil daily, but I noticed the times when I have used it more frequently I don’t seem to get canker sores.
I feel that just swishing a full dropper in your mouth should be effective enough without the water.
Hope this helps,
Have a great day!,
-Debbie
Debbie – have you tried L-Lysine? It can stop your canker sore from even becoming painful and cure it within 1-2 days. I will also try CBD oil. Thanks for the tip.
Hi James,
Yes, I certainly have tried L-Lysine for a long time on and off. What I didn’t like about L-Lysine was the large, gritty pills I had to take about 2-3 times a day. Also, they did help somewhat, but I didn’t find it to help as well as CBD oil.
Thanks for the comment, I hope CBD oil works as well for you.
Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much for sharing this discovery! I suffer desperately with chronic canker sores, and this gives me hope.
If you’re still following the comments on this post, would you be so kind as to tell readers more specifics about your treatment strategy?
For example, could you give us more information about the formula you take? (I.e., what non-CBD ingredients are present? How many mg CBD is in a “drop” of this formula? What is the extraction/suspension/etc., method? Is it full spectrum, or isolated CBD?) Also, any other details you can provide, such as how long you hold it in contact with the sores; how many applications per day at what dose; etc.
I’m very new to the world of CBD, so anything you can add as far as specifics would be a welcome help!
Thank you,
David
Hi David,
Thanks for commenting!,
I currently use a CBD isolate. The bottle contains 750mg of CBD. I put a couple of drops on my sores (each drop contains roughly 1.1mg of CBD) for approximately 10 seconds, then I swallow the remainder. I do this about 3-4 times a day. I find it to work the best right at the beginning of getting a canker sore. The CBD I use is extracted through the CO2 extraction method. CO2 extraction is pretty clean, it preserves most of the cannabinoids and terpenes without leaving behind harmful residue.
Also I use toothpastes that are free of lauryl sulfate.
I wouldn’t stress this too much, I have used other CBD oils with similar results. Look into the difference between full spectrum CBD and Isolate, because full spectrum has a small chance of giving a false positive on a drug test. If that is a concern, I would stick to an isolate. There are a few articles on this website that discuss it.
Hope this helps!,
Have a great day,
Debbie
Thank you so much, Debbie! That was super helpful. The first CBD oil I tried was a very low concentration formula I got from a local grocery store, and it didn’t seem to have any effect at all.
After reading your reply, I switched to a high concentration one, and it has been working wonderfully! (Oddly, it also seems to help my chronic cough.)
Thanks again!
David
Hi Debbie,
My husband suffers terribly from canker sores. Like you, I have tried so many things, and while he may get minor relief, it just isn’t enough. I have been looking at all the CBD oils, but to be honest, it is all just overwhelming to me. Is there any way possible that you could provide the specific name to the CBD oil you use or maybe a link that will take me directly to it. I would sooooo appreciate it.
Feeling super overwhelmed,
Joy
Hi Joy,
I usually do not use a specific CBD oil, I get different ones all the time. They all seem to be just as effective. I just put a few drops on my sores and put the rest under my tongue 2 times a day.
Here’s a brand called Fab CBD with a link you requested (https://fabcbd.com/?rfsn=1931597.3bac64)
Good luck! I hope your husband gets some relief. This is the only thing that has worked on my sores. I understand feeling super overwhelmed and sympathize. I also take care of my 95 year old mom. Don’t give up!
My son has suffered from aphosous mouth ulcers I’m hoping and praying that the CBD oil will work on him. I have tried every home remedy you can think of and nothing has worked. I get so frustrated just seeing him suffering from this. He has gone thru a major depression. I’m really hoping this will work for my son. ?
I’m sorry to hear about your son, there were times where I felt the same exact way. The minute I get a canker sore I put some on it and take the rest of the oil under my tongue. It usually works great. I really really hope that this works for him.
How much of the CBD oil should I give him?
Well it is all suggestive at this point, there are no concrete studies as to how much is needed, it also depends on age. CBD is generally considered safe, I suggest starting with a low milligram CBD oil at first, apply it directly to the mouth ulcers and take about 10-15 drops under the tongue twice a day. This worked for me, but everyone is different and may need more or less. If it is a young child you should probably monitor it, use the least dosage and maybe consult a doctor first, especially if he is on other medications. Hope it works.
Oh my gosh my daughter has the worst sore in her mouth right now and I just happen to have cbd oil. We will try this
I am so excited that you are going to try this! I applied it a couple of times a day especially at night. I hope it works great like it worked for me.
Thank you! My son has the worst canker sore (I have also suffered from them periodically throughout my life) and I happen to have some CBD oil. I am going to put it on his canker sore. The only other thing that has helped me is the prescription Kenalog, but I like natural remedies better.
Your very welcome! This is why I wrote this article, to be able to help others, because I know how it feels to have something and there is no good remedy for it. I hope it works like it did for me. Thanks for commenting!