There are an abundance of natural remedies for cold sores that you can try. People who suffer regularly from the HSV-1 (herpes) virus may want to seriously take a look at natural remedies that have been shown to aid in the treatment of these painful sores. Some are simple home remedies while other natural solutions include herbal remedies and nutritional supplements. Let’s take a closer look at all the different natural remedies for cold sores you can try the next time you experience an outbreak.
First let’s examine some simple home remedies that just may work for you. The first is to apply ice directly to the infected area at its onset. During the tingling stage you should apply the ice for several minutes every hour, directly to the infected area. This will help to lower the temperature of the cold sore and work to curb its development. Ice can also be used during the duration of the cold sore to help numb the pain. Other home remedies include applying tea bags following the same protocol as ice. Every hour, during the tingling stage, you will want to apply the tea bag directly to the infected area. Again, this is known to suppress the growth of your cold sore. Finally, applying aloe in the same way as ice and teabags can also inhibit growth of the sore. Aloe can be used throughout the duration of your cold sore as well. If these home remedies do not work for you, or only provide minimal results, there are other things you can also try.
Natural Remedies for cold sores also include herbal treatments and nutritional supplements. Some herbal remedies you can use include sage, tea tree oil, violet, astragulus, and lemon balm. Many people find that applying tea tree oil or lemon balm directly to the cold sore produces some amazing results. These herbs work to greatly shorten the duration of the sore. Nutritional supplements will also give good results to some people. The most common supplements include lysine and acidophilus which needs to be taken with milk for best results.
As you can see there are a variety of natural remedies for cold sores you can try if you suffer from these annoying outbreaks. It is of course very important that you consult with your doctor to determine what treatments may be best for you. Many times you will want to combine several treatment options for optimal results.
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