Remedy
Borax (Sodium Borate)
Sodium borate
A leading remedy for painful mouth ulcers and canker sores, especially in children. Sores bleed easily when eating and are very sensitive; the mouth feels hot and tender.
Key indications
- Mouth sores or thrush in babies; babies who cry when nursing
- Mouth ulcers in babies who cry when nursing with white patches of oral thrush or yeast; especially who fear downward motion
- Hot, tender mouth with excess salivation
Worse from
Downward motion, dampness, heat, nursing
Better from
Cool open air, rest, gentle cleansing
Suggested dosage
30C 2–3 times daily until sores heal.
Frequently taken with
No complementary remedies listed yet.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.