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Can you suggest a home remedy can i use to heal a cut inside my son's mouth/ lip?

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Tincture of time: If you do nothing at all, the self healing properties, and enzymes of saliva will promote healing over a week to 10 days.

Dr MacArthur and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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