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Angular cheilitis is the inflammation, which can be commonly seen in one or both mouth corners. This is also known as cheilosis or angular cheilosis. It occurs due to infection caused by fungi or bacteria. The factors that are considered for this problem are nutrition deficiency, having a dry mouth, closing the mouth more than needed, drooling, the habit of lip licking and immunosuppression.

This type of problem is very much prevalent in people who don’t have their natural teeth. For example, in elderly people who have lost their teeth and wear dentures and in children who haven’t got their teeth yet.Some of the herbal remedies for angular cheilitis is given below.

Various Angular Cheilitis Treatments

Eclipta Alba

This is an herb, which is commonly known as false daisy. This can be seen growing in areas where warm climate is prevalent. This product has been used widely in Ayurveda. This herb has the capability to destroy the fungus or bacteria that cause these cracks in the mouth corners.

This herb is also known for improving growth of the hair and its color. A few leaves of this herb can be washed and crushed to a semi paste and should be taken in the morning before tea for 3 days. This destroys the bacteria or fungus that had been causing this problem.

Ocimum Sanctum

This herb is commonly known as holy basil or thulasi. This herb is a well-known medicine used in Ayurveda and is also used for many religious ceremonies. This is a common medicine for colds and headache. This is also known to cure inflammation and heart diseases.

This is an adaptogen herb that helps in relieving stress. For curing the inflammation caused on the mouth corners, a few leaves of this herb can be crushed and the juice of the herbs can be applied to the cracks. Cure can be seen in two days to a week.

Ocimim basilicum

This is another herb of the same family. This herb is commonly known as basil or sweet basil. This herb is known to improve the appetite and is a known natural disinfectant. The smell of the sweet basil is said to be from eugenol.

This herb is known as antibacterial herb. A few leaves of this herb can be added to the daily tea while brewing it and it can even be added directly to the food. Few leaves can be crushed and the juice can also be applied to the cracks on the mouth corners.

Aloe Vera

This herb is also known for medicinal values. The juice produced from the leaves of this plant is used in treating various problems and is also used in preparing gels and creams. It is basically used for healing any wounds since this aloe Vera has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory compounds. This herb is rich in vitamin C and E. Small amounts this gel or cream can be applied to the cracks to cure it.

Tea Tree Oil

Since ancient days, this herbal oil has been used to treat Angular cheilitis by simple application on the affected area. The oil is rich with a compound called terpinen-4-oil that has effective antimicrobial properties and can heal different kinds of wounds. Keeping this property in context Angular Cheilitis can be effectively treated with tea tree oil if applied 2-3 times on the spot daily for a week.