Find a Fever Blister Home Remedy to Treat Cold Sores Naturally

Vodka and Gin

Most people have vodka or gin in their kitchen, even for just cooking or a special occasion. You can choose this as a fever blister home remedy. Simply dab a drop or two of the alcohol directly onto the cold sore, preferably using a clean cotton ball or other paper product!

Witch Hazel and Perfume

Witch hazel and perfume are other options for those who want to naturally heal a cold sore but don’t have alcohol around or are unwilling to risk actually tasting such spirits. The basics are the same; gently pat one or two drops onto the fever blister using a sterile application method (i.e.: not your fingers!)

Toothpaste

Users of TipKing report toothpaste is an effective, though potentially painful–at first anyway–method of curing a fever blister. Before going to sleep, gently rub a little toothpaste onto the sore. Sleep with the paste over the blister. Users note the first few minutes might sting a bit, but that it does work to remove even the most stubborn cold sores. And that is something to smile about!

Tea

Most residences have tea bags, though these can be obtained cheaply or even for free depending on which businesses you frequent. One possible natural remedy for cold sores is to steep any normal tea bag into boiling water. Once it cools just a bit, apply it to the skin. This is said to expedite the healing process.

You might also consider drinking a few cups of sage tea, flavored with just a bit of powdered ginger, or another cold-remedy tea to help reduce the sore and other cold symptoms.

Ice Cube

Rubbing an ice cube onto a cold sore might be a great way to alleviate the problem in its early stages, according to Health Guidance. You basically rub the cube on the blister for 10 minutes every hour when you first notice the sore. This is said to prevent the virus from moving even further into the skin. Unlike many other natural remedies, this one is totally free and doesn’t require any special skill or cooking ingredients!

Essential Oils

Essential oils, which are natural oils extracted from plants, have many healing properties. They can be used in more than aromatherapy (inhaling the scent with the aim of changing an emotion or physical condition) when it comes to your cold sores! One natural oil remedy is to mix one or two drops of grapefruit seed extract with olive oil or aloe. Once mixed, dab it gently onto the affected area.

You can also use extract of lemon balm to help speed up the fever blister healing process, though this sounds like it might potentially sting for at least a little while.

Diet Tips

Finding a natural fever blister home remedy is great, but it’s also important to remember that dietary choices can potentially worsen cold sores. Avoiding chocolate, nuts, grains, seeds, oatmeal and other whole-wheat foods is a good idea when dealing with a fever blister, whether or not it is actually accompanied by other physical symptoms of a cold.

References

“Cold sore home remedy.” https://www.tipking.co.uk/Health/Remedies/Cold_sores/

“Home remedies for fever blisters.” https://www.healthguidance.org/entry/2403/1/Home-Remedies-For-Fever-Blisters.html

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