Certified Herbal Remedies For Cold Sores

By Carol Green


Cold sores are also referred to as fever blisters and will appear on lips or genital areas depending on the kind of infection. However, they may manifest anywhere on the upper torso and even on your tongue. In children, these blisters are commonly mistaken for canker sores. Most blisters will clear in a week but this is an agonizing period. Luckily, there are herbal remedies for cold sores that can be used to reduce healing time.

Herbs are recommended because they are devoid of harmful side effects or chemicals that are dangerous to the body. The herbs offer more than medicinal benefits because they leave a body that is rich in nutrients. These herbal extracts will also shield you from breakouts in future.

Garlic is a rich herb because it contains antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial elements. The way garlic works is to prevent inflammation and also make healing faster. The oil or sap is applied directly on the area with blisters. When using sliced pieces, they are pressed on your lips. Though it feels itchy at first, the feeling will disappear as you apply more garlic. Repeating the application three or four times a day for up to three days will produce excellent results.

Aloe vera is regarded as one of the richest herbs in the medicinal world. It comes packed with antioxidants, enzymes, minerals and fatty acids. It is an effective remedy in treatment and preventing future flare-ups. You may even apply directly from the leave onto the sore lips. It reduces discomfort and acts fast on blisters leading to quick healing.

Peppermint is known for its aroma-therapeutic uses. However, it is one of the most potent and effective herbs for dealing with fever blisters. Peppermint contains excellent antiviral elements that will act fast to reduce healing time. It also provides a soothing feeling and will slush the time taken to heal. Within three to four days, your lips or skin will be restored.

Tea bags are not be used just in the cap. The bags are placed on your lips and work by drawing the infectious viruses from blistered area. It makes blisters easier to live with and bearable by eliminating discomfort and reducing the time taken to heal. The tea bags should be dipped in warm water to make them more effective.

Oregano oil works in a similar fashion as tea bags by drawing viruses from blisters. However, it adds the benefit of killing viruses and other organisms that are around blisters. This is a way of preventing reinfection and ensuring that the viruses do not spread to other parts. As precaution, dispose all cotton and materials used for applying these oils appropriately. It will prevent spread of the virus to other people.

Since the virus that causes blisters cannot be treated, the best option is to manage them. Other steps taken to prevent spread and speed up healing include consumption of cold foods, application of sunscreen on lips, hydrating by taking a lot of fluids and using mouthwash if blisters make blushing painful. Monitor their reaction to the herb you apply with the aim of changing if the effect is adverse.




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