13 Helpful Ways To Heal Up a Cold Sore Faster Than Usual

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The virus for cold sores is carried by almost two thirds of the entire world population. This virus never leaves after entering your body and it starts living in your nerve cells. In case you didn’t know, it is certain strains of the herpes simplex virus that lies dormant in our bodies which gives us cold sores and no you may not have got it from unprotected contact from a partner who doesn’t have it but you may have acquired it as a baby from someone who had it and might have kissed you. The symptoms are never be displayed by most people. But the unfortunate ones surely know the pain and unpleasantness these blisters can cause. This article will provide you some natural products which have been researched and will be simple to apply and effective for such situations.


Garlic
The healing time and swelling can be reduced with the help of garlic as it contains strong natural antimicrobial properties. You can apply a pod of garlic or crushed garlic on the cold sores directly. It can prevent the blisters from developing if you apply garlic at the initial developing stage when you start feeling that tingling.


Essential oils
The essential oils from tea, lavender and peppermint tree contain many anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-viral properties which have been proven by research. The development of the sores can be stopped if they are applied at the early stage.

Coconut oil
Take a single teaspoon of coconut oil along with 1-2 drops of any essential oils such as those mentioned above and mix till it completely dilutes and then use a small ball of cotton to apply it. To avoid irritation, you should apply at the stage where it tingles.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants as well as an immune booster thus making your immune system much stronger. Eating Foods rich in vitamin –C can be the best way to get the nutrient in your system.

Lemon balm
One of the best herbal remedies for herpes is a concentrated ointment or cream known as lemon balm. A small amount of these herbal extracts have anti-bacterial and healing properties present in them. This product decreases the healing process by half if it is applied on a regular basis. Apply for a few times on the affected area directly.

Licorice
The glycyrrhizic acid present in the licorice root has anti-viral properties thus it is considered a good healing product. You can take it internally or apply the licorice root extract as an ointment directly on the sore.

Echinacea
This is a North American plant of the daisy family. It is one of the most powerful immune system stimulators which can prevent cold sores is Echinacea. You can take it as a tincture, pill or liquid on a daily basis.

Vitamin E
The repair of damaged skin cells and regrowth can be accelerated with the help of vitamin E. 2 ways are only available for getting vitamin E: eating foods rich in vitamin E or applying vitamin E oil directly.


Honey for cold sores
One of the fastest ways to get rid of cold sores is with the help of honey. Anti-microbial properties are present in honey which is also anti-inflammatory. Thus the inflamed and irritated skin is relaxed along with faster healing. Apply honey mixed with water directly onto the sore twice daily.

Vanilla Extract
One of the best home remedies for cold sore treatment is vanilla extract. This extract contains an approximate of 35% alcohol which can be a problem for the growth and sustainability of the microbes. You have to use a cotton swab and dip it in the extract and apply it on the sore directly for a few minutes.

Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has many anti-bacterial properties which are effective but bacteria don’t cause cold sores. Aloe Vera helps in avoiding other infections to attack. With Aloe Vera, the healing can be sped up and it can also decrease pain and unpleasantness with the help of this plant.

The gel is the main ingredient
There is a translucent fluid gel present within the thick chunk of aloe vera below the skin. Let the gel remain on your sore for 20 minutes. You should avoid licking your lips as it tastes very bitter.  A few times in a day, you should apply this gel. A tub of aloe vera gel can be just as helpful.

Ice for cold sores
Ice may not decrease the duration of a cold sore breakout, but it is a good instant relief from the sores. Just apply an ice pack to get relief for a cold sore as well as neutralize the discomfort. An ice pack though helpful will last temporary only.

Ibuprofen
While it isn’t recommended to pop OTC pills when you feel you need so, but in certain emergencies or when your cold sore is unbearable, then taking ibuprofen might help a lot for temporary relief. But before taking medication, speak to your doctor.

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