Herbal Lozenges for Mouth Ulcer

Mouth ulcers or canker sores, are small and painful lesions that form inside the oral cavity, typically characterized by a red border with a white or yellow center and localized swelling. These ulcers may develop due to several triggers, including stress, hormonal fluctuations, acidic food intake, or certain dental procedures like fillings. This study focuses on developing Ayurvedic oral lozenges designed for effective local drug delivery within the mouth. Lozenges offer faster dissolution and shorter disintegration time, enabling quick therapeutic action. The formulation uses an herbal infusion prepared from Tulsi leaves, guava leaves, aloe vera gel, liquorice, and spices such as clove and turmeric. These ingredients are blended with dextrose and honey to form the lozenges, which are finally coated with amla powder to help retain moisture. The combined herbal components possess anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, analgesic, soothing, and wound-healing properties that collectively help reduce discomfort, inflammation, microbial load, and promote tissue repair. Compared to synthetic alternatives, this herbal formulation presents minimal side effects and offers additional benefits, including improved digestive health.