Cold sores, also called herpes labialis, are viral eruption in the form of clusters of vesicles generally located on the upper or lower lip. This viral disease causes tingling, often accompanied by pain. To get rid of them naturally, here are 12 effective grandmother’s recipes that have proven themselves.
Black tea (1/12)
The high tannin content of black tea makes it an excellent antiviral and antibacterial agent. It is even considered one of the best home remedies for cold sores. To use it, steep a black tea bag in hot water for a few minutes, let it cool, and then apply it directly to the affected area. Repeat until the pimple has completely disappeared.
The ice cube (2/12)
This home remedy is probably the simplest, because it is within everyone’s reach. To make a cold sore disappear, apply an ice pack to the affected area for 45 minutes, three times a day. The cold sore should fade in just two days. This trick helps soothe the pain and reduce the size of your sore.
Aloe vera (3/12)
Aloe vera is a powerful disinfectant that helps get rid of cold sores. To benefit from it, gently apply aloe vera gel to the cold sore and let it soak in. Don’t rinse it off right away, but you can clean the area with warm water before applying a second layer a few hours later.
Garlic (4/12)
Garlic is an excellent remedy that has proven itself against herpes. The condition: intervene as soon as the cold sore appears. As soon as you feel a slight tingling on the lip, do not wait to act by rubbing a clove of garlic on it. Guaranteed results!
Baking soda (5/12)
Baking soda dries out the cold sore and reduces its growth. Dilute a little of this white powder in a little warm water to obtain a homogeneous paste. Then apply it to the affected area and leave it on for half an hour.
Chamomile (6/12)
Chamomile, in addition to its soothing properties in herbal tea, is also an excellent remedy for cold sores. To use it, mix a few dried and chopped chamomile flowers with warm water to obtain a poultice. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for a few minutes. Repeat as many times as necessary until the pimple disappears.
