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Cold sores are also known as oral herpes . Cold sores are a real problem to many people. Cold sores are contagious. Most every cold sore will clear up within a week, but there are things you can do as a home remedy for cold sores.
These are painful fluid-filled small red blisters (bubbles) that appear in the areas of lips, nose, and outer edges of mouth.
Home Remedies for the treatment of cold sores
Simple home remedy for cold sores - One can go for a simple formula. Take 100 ml of Coconut oil with 2 ml of disinfectant liquid like Dettol and 3ml of Carbolic acid. Make this mixture and apply on the affected area. This should be done twice or thrice a day. This can cure not only cold sores but also bites, itching and boils. This is one of the good and effective home remedies for cold sores.
How to get rid of cold sores - Getting rid of cold sores
Good home remedy for cold sores - Applying Witch Hazel on sores will give you some relief. Dip your moist index finger in powdered common salt and press the sore for 30 seconds using this index finger. Gently rub aloe vera gel or oil on the sores. Lemon balm extract helps to reduce symptoms and speeds up healing. Those having weak immune system will take more time to recover and may face more severe consequences.
Homemade recipes for cold sores
Effective home remedy for cold sores - Herbal Sage, Tea Tree Oil and the herbal sedative Violet have been used as treatments for cold sores. Make a tea by adding two or three Sage leaves and a small ginger root piece or ginger powder to a cup of boiling water and steep. Drink 2-3 cups a day.
Tea tree oil is high in nutrients and is a natural antiseptic, which can reduce swelling and burning for most people with cold sores.
Natural home remedy for cold sores - Rubbing aloe, lemon balm extract, or tea bags to cold sores is also known to lessen their size and help reduce pain.
To prevent a cold sore from returning in the future: Wear sunscreen to protect your lips and face from the sun, dont share personal hygiene items with other to avoid infections, and dont kiss someone with a cold sore.
Diet tips for cold sores
Avoid acidic and salty foods.
Drinking less coffee is another home remedy for cold sores.
Eat vitamin rich diet.
Hydrogen peroxide is also very good for cold sores.
Take Vitamin B complexes either in diet or the pills.
Avoid processed food. Eat lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables.
HERBAL REMEDIES and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
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