Home Remedies for Cold Sores

When you have that tingly feeling or burning sensation on your lip or around your mouth, then you know that a cold sore is definitely on the way. Embarrassing or unpleasant as it may be, this infection has no known cure; however there are some home remedies that can help heal or manage this infection. These include; dipping a tea bag in hot water, let it cool and place it on the blister for 30 seconds.

Common table salt is also said to help heal the blister fast. Dip your index finger in the salt and hold it on the infected area for 30 seconds. This may be a bit painful but very helpful.

Avoiding foods rich in arginine is another home remedy for cold sores. This is because arginine is an amino acid which our bodies need to make proteins which fight antibodies, enzymes, hormones and body tissues that inhibits the spread of the herpes virus. However, it is used in conjunction with another amino acid called lysine. These two must be proportional; therefore, if you eat too much of arginine foods you may trigger the herpes virus that causes cold sores. These foods are such as, chocolates, pea nut almond, cereals etc

Applying petroleum jelly on the sore is another home remedy. This will help heal the sore faster. You can also apply sunscreen cream on your lips or a lip stick with sunscreen especially when you are going to expose yourself to direct sunlight. This helps to heal and to prevent you from triggering the herpes virus that causes this infection. Cut down on stimulants such as tea and coffee as they act as stimulants.

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