Remedy
Nitricum Acidum (nitric acid)
Nitric acid
For deep, splinter-like mouth ulcers with sharp, sticking pain. Ulcers may appear on the tongue, inside the cheeks, or at the corners of the mouth, often with sensitive gums and offensive breath.
Key indications
- Canker sores from biting cheeks; Splinter-like pains in mouth ulcers
- Cracks and ulcers at the corners of the mouth
- Offensive breath and bleeding gums
Worse from
Touch, pressure, cold water, night, jarring
Better from
Warmth, rest, mild weather
Suggested dosage
30C twice 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.