What remedies can reduce internal heat and treat oral ulcers?
Disease description:
I’ve had “internal heat” these past few days and developed several canker sores, which are very painful. I’d like to know what remedies can help clear heat and treat canker sores.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
For oral ulcers caused by excessive internal heat (“fire”), treatment typically involves medications such as Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets or Huanglian Shangqing Pills, administered under a physician’s guidance. Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets contain ingredients including artificial bezoar and Scutellaria baicalensis, offering effective effects such as clearing heat, reducing internal fire, detoxifying, and relieving pain—thereby helping to alleviate “excess fire” and promote healing of oral ulcers. Huanglian Shangqing Pills primarily contain Coptis chinensis and chrysanthemum, and are effective in clearing heat, relieving pain, draining fire, and alleviating cough; they are particularly suitable for treating oral ulcers.
