Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Canker Sores (Cold Sores) - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Canker Sores (Cold Sores) - Basics

Canker Sores are a type of open ulcer in the mouth, which have a white or yellowish head. Beginning as a burning sensation in the gums, tongue, or inner lining of the lips or cheeks, canker sores can be the sign of a weak immune system or stress. Other causes include hormones, menstruation, vitamin deficiency and/or allergies.

Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Canker Sores.

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Canker Sores (Cold Sores) - Related Acupuncture Points

The following (3) acupuncture points may be useful for canker sores (cold sores). A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.

Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)

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