CANKER TREATMENT: Put 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 glass of water and use the solution to rinse the mouth and relieve the pain.

CANKER TREATMENT: Add 1 teaspoon of cinquefoil to 2 pints water. Boil gently until liquid is halved. Strain well, adding 2 tablespoons of borax to herb mixture. Use as a mouth wash. Do not swallow.

THRUSH TREATMENT: Thrush is caused by the growth of Candida albicans in the mouth or throat. It is characterized by the formation of white patches or sores. It is found most often in young children and can cause fever and pain. My father had the gift of being able to blow into the mouth of the person affected with thrush and it would go away. I recall several people throughout my life who had this gift. I don’t try to explain how or why they were able to do so, just that it did work. (more…)