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We have all had it - that pesky, painful sore in the mouth that appears out of nowhere and leaves you feeling all tender as long as it lasts. There is no denying that these cold sores are a bane, and many think without a cure.

That's not quite true! Canker sores are treatable, and you can get rid of them at home with some effective home remedies like honey. Sweet, isn't it?

Honey is believed to be as effective as a topical corticosteroid when it comes to dealing with this cantankerous cankers.

All you have to do is wipe the lesion with a sterile wet cotton pellet, and apply honey to the spot after meals for eight days, stopping only after the sore has fully healed.

Honey not only minimizes agony, but also hastens healing, reducing size and inflammation in matter of days.

Research has found that honey contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits, which explains its effectiveness in treating canker sores.

All said, doesn't it make best sense to use the most natural and best-tasting cure to fix the sore. The next time you get one of those itty-bitty sores in your mouth, don't forget to give it a sweet therapy.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury