Aphthous stomatitis stomatitis may show herpes virus within the epithelium of the mucosa, but without any productive infection. In some persons, attacks of ulceration occur at the same time as asymptomatic viral shedding and elevated viral titres. In some instances, recurrent mouth ulcers may be a manifestation of an allergic reaction. Possible allergens include certain foods ("e.g.", chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, tomatoes, cheese, citrus fruits, benzoates, cinnamaldehyde, and highly acidic foods), toothpastes, and mouthwashes. Where dietary allergens are responsible, mouth ulcers usually develop within about 12–24 hours of exposure. Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), a detergent present in some brands of toothpaste
The body in traditional Chinese medicine the San Jiao or Triple Burner has no anatomical correspondent at all, and is said to be completely a functional entity. Chinese Medicine and The Model of the Body is founded on the balance of the five elements: Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire. The elements are infinitely linked, consuming and influencing each other. Each element corresponds to different organs in the body. The organs act as representatives of the qualities of different elements, which impact the physical and mental body in respective ways. Each organ is categorized as either Yin or Yang. The energies of Yin and Yang are