Sage Advice for Painful Gums
Country Lore: Heres a temporary herbal treatment sage that will make you more comfortable and help fight off minor infections until you can get to a dentist
By BETTY SCHULTZ
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As we get older, we often have problems with gingivitis and
minor infections in our gums. Here is a temporary herbal
treatment that will make you more comfortable and help fight off minor infections until you
can get to a dentist - very important if you must travel
some distance for health care. Take a pinch of powdered
sage and place it on the affected area, preferably before
bedtime so the sage is not washed away by drinking liquids.
You will notice a marked improvement in the morning, with a
reduction in pain and swelling. This should provide
temporary relief and is generally more palatable than some
of the commercial preparations containing clove oil.
BETTY SCHULTZ
Montague, California