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Mouth ulcers are a widespread and disabling illness occurring in millions across the globe. This review is intended to present an overview of the established knowledge regarding mouth ulcers, such as causes, symptoms, and treatment, at the present time. Mouth ulcers refer to painful sores that cause lesions on the mucosal lining of the mouth, resulting in pain and speaking and eating difficulty. This review indicates the possibilities of medicinal plants in their management. Traditional therapies such as topical creams and oral steroids are widely practiced, but increasing attention is being drawn to alternative forms of therapy, especially the utilization of herbal plants, because they have healing effects and very little side effect. Herbal medicines are a promising and natural remedy for the treatment of mouth ulcers, and flavonoids, essential oil, alkaloids are responsible for their therapeutic activity. Special emphasis is given to the use of medicinal plants in the management of mouth ulcers, citing their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial activities. The plants have bioactive compounds that can speed up healing, alleviate pain, and inhibit secondary infections in the ulcer site.