5 Natural remedies for cold sores

We’ve all probably experienced cold sores at some point, constant itching and blisters erupting on our skin at the most inopportune moments. The main question is how to make it go away? Mouth herpes is a virus caused disease and can be cured quickly and naturally with a few home remedies.

1. Baking Soda: Most households have baking soda. All you have to do is add 1 teaspoon of soda to 100 ml of boiling water, stir and remove from your stove. Dip a few cotton buds into the solution and dab on the affected area several times a day.

2. Salt: This main household ingredient has a fast and effective treatment on mouth herpes. Dab a small amount of salt on the infected area and repeat this procedure several times a day.

3. Eggshells: The inner membrane of an eggshell is an effective anti-inflammatory agent. Just remove this inner membrane from the eggshell and place on the irritated area.

4. Tea Tree oil: Apply the oil on the affected area every 2 hours and within 2 days your problem should subside.

5. Garlic: Garlic being an anti-viral agent helps in curing herpes.

• Stir 2 crushed garlic cloves with sour cream, flour and honey all in 1 tablespoon quantities and apply this cream to the affected lip area.
• Finely shred 1 garlic clove and place directly on the cold sore, leaving it on for 10 minutes and wash with warm water. Repeat this procedure 5 times and you will see results within 12 hours.

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