Cold Sores are a form of Herpes - the Herpes Simplex Virus. It is a common, contagious, and often sexually transmitted disease that is unfortunately at this time incurable. The symptoms are the blisters which can appear anywhere on the body, but are especially common around the mouth and genital regions.
The home remedy for cold sore list below shows some ways people around the world have remedied the symptoms of this virus.
Home Remedy for Cold Sore Tip List:
Try some of the following ideas...
• Tea Tree Oil placed on a cotton ball and dabbed liberally on the area where you suspect the sores are about to develop. People claim they keep the sore size to a minimum and limit scarring. Tea tree oil is amazing stuff. It is also a great home remedy for cold sores.
• Ice - Keep icing down the area where you feel the sores starting. Again, this is supposed to minimize the size of the sores and the strength of the outbreak.
• Apply a tea bag for five to ten minutes each hour at the start of the cold sores. The tannic acid in the tea has antiviral properties. This will prevent their further development.
• Press a warm tea bag on the cold sore for 20-30 minutes. Within five days the sores will disappear.
• Avoid acidic or salty foods.
• Foods high in arginine such as those containing chocolate, peanuts and other nuts, grains, peas, seeds, oatmeal and whole-wheat products should be reduced from the diet.
• Reducing your intake of coffee is an important part of your home remedy for cold sore.
• Taking B complex supplements with B12 vitamin and folic acid is helpful.
• Cold sores may last from 10-14 days. If the sores last longer than two weeks or occur frequently, it is advisable to see your doctor.
• Rub aloe juice or aloe gel on cold sores.
• Apply a cornstarch paste on the cold sore.
• Lemon balm extract may reduce cold sore symptoms and speed up the healing. Lemon balm is an excellent herbal home remedy for cold sore.
