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Home remedies for cold sores (cold sores)
contents
- trigger
- causes
- Begin treatment as early as possible
- Cool at the first sign
- Melissa tea
- myrrh tincture
- clove oil
- Honey with tea tree oil
- Manuka honey
- Melissengeist
- Camomile tea
- garlic
- Calendulaessenz
- Black tea
- Toothpaste - yes or no?
- Quark
- Heilerde
- Schüssler salts externally
- brine
- swedish Bitters
- Various ointments
- Evening primrose oil internally and externally
- The immune system needs to be strengthened
- General Tips
trigger
The trigger for the annoying cold sores is a virus called herpes virus 1 (HSV 1). This one, once taken, remains a lifetime in the body, retreats there and can at any time, when the immune system is not quite at the height, break out again.
Against cold sores can be done with many home remedies, with both an internal and external application is possible. (Image: bmf-foto.de/fotolia.com) causes
The following causes are responsible for the "awakening" of the herpes virus: colds, stress, fever, dental procedures, allergies, fatigue, immune deficiencies, hormonal factors (eg menstruation, pregnancy, climacteric), disgust, sadness, sun exposure, serious illnesses and operations.
Begin treatment as early as possible
A treatment for cold sores should begin as early as possible. Even with the very first symptoms, the home remedies are used. Since most of them are in the household, this is also very easy. For all treatment methods, it is essential to ensure hygiene, so that the virus is not further spread. For each application a fresh cotton swab or a fresh swab should be used.
Cool at the first sign
The first itching or burning, the cold sores are best cooled with an ice cube. The ice is packed in a clean cloth.
The dabbing with cooled Melissentee is a proven home remedy for cold sores. Also, an internal application can support the treatment. (Image: Heike Rau / fotolia.com) Melissa tea
Melissa tea helps both inside and out with cold sores. The melissa has an antiviral effect and calms down a bit. For external use, a cooled lemon balm tea is used and several times a day so the affected area, preferably dabbed with a cotton swab. In addition, three cups are drunk daily.
Also helpful are ointments that contain lemon balm. These are available at the pharmacy.
myrrh tincture
Myrrhine tincture is an ancient home remedy and extremely helpful for cold sores. The myrrh tincture is blotted undiluted with a cotton swab. This can sometimes burn easily. Nevertheless, the application should be performed several times a day.
clove oil
If you do not like myrrh tincture, you can start the experiment with clove oil. It is important to pay attention to purity and quality. With a small drop of undiluted oil, the cold sores are treated several times a day.
Honey with tea tree oil
Honey is mixed with a drop of tea tree oil and then applied to the affected areas. Honey works by its anti-inflammatory and healing component, tea tree oil is antiviral. Together they are a good team, both of which can be tried out individually.
Manuka honey helps with numerous diseases and can also be used against cold sores. (Image: srekap / fotolia.com) Manuka honey
Manuka honey is a very special "medicinal honey". This is not simply lubricated on bread, but almost administered like medicine. As a home remedy for cold sores this is applied to the places and additionally swallowed two to three times a day a teaspoonful of it. The honey should slide very slowly down the throat.
Melissengeist
Melissengeist is one of the home remedies of our grandmothers. Even with cold sores he is worth a try. This is placed on the bubbles several times a day.
Camomile tea
Camomile is good for a lot. It heals, relieves pain, has a calming effect and supports the drying out of the blisters. For the chamomile tea are best used dried flowers. Who has no home, can also grab tea bags. A teaspoon full of flowers or a bag is poured with a quarter liter of boiling water. After seven to eight minutes the tea is ready. If this is a little cool, it can be used for application.
garlic
Garlic is a home remedy that can be successfully used for a wide variety of ailments. So is the "miracle dandruff" and also displayed here. With a cut toe several times a day the affected area supplies - this does not smell really pleasant, but is recommended. Garlic has anti-inflammatory effects and can help with healing.
The essence of calendula is also a well-suited home remedy for cold sores. (Image: fotoknips / fotolia.com) Calendulaessenz
The calendula is not only pretty on the outside. It holds in itself a wide range of applications. The marigold disinfects, heals, antiviral and ensures a scar-free healing. A finished calendula essence (marigold essence) is available in every pharmacy. It is diluted 1:10 with boiled water. Then the lips are carefully dabbed.
Black tea
A freshly brewed tea bag, kept in the fridge for a while, is great for treating cold sores. Black tea soothes the itching and stimulates the healing process.
Toothpaste - yes or no?
The use of toothpaste in connection with cold sores is controversial. Toothpaste sometimes contains substances that irritate the affected lips even more, instead of healing them. If someone wants to try toothpaste, it should contain zinc, as it can have a positive effect on the healing process.
Quark
Quark is known to be anti-inflammatory. In addition, there is its cooling component, which is very pleasant especially with cold sores. Several times a day, if circumstances allow, apply some quark to the affected areas. Dried quark should be removed very carefully with lukewarm water. Then treat with a little honey - that makes the application perfect.
The application of a porridge from healing earth is also worth a try for cold sores. (Image: womue / fotolia.com) Heilerde
Healing earth is now one of the "all-round home remedies", both for internal, as well as for external treatment. For cold sores, a porridge is mixed with a little healing clay and cold water and then applied to the lip with a cotton swab. As with quark, remove the dried healing clay with lukewarm water and then apply some honey.
Schüssler salts externally
Schüssler salts are not really among the home remedies, but are naturopathic treatment options. However, these are very helpful for cold sores and should not go unmentioned here. The Schüssler salts No. 3 Ferrum phosphoricum D12 and No. 4 potassium chloratum D6 are mixed together with a little water to a pulp and placed on the lips. This helps best if the salts remain overnight on the affected areas.
brine
Salt brine is one of the too easy to use home remedies. For this purpose, a saturated brine (water with about 26 percent salt content) is produced: A Himalayan salt chunk is covered with spring water in a screw-top jar. After a few hours the brine is ready. This salt-water mixture is filled daily into a glass and thus the lip blisters are dabbed several times. This burns easily, but the brine is really a good and easy help with the annoying bubbles. Over time, the salt chunks dissolve more and more. It should be noted that the salt must always be covered with water.
swedish Bitters
Swedish herbs are a herbal composition, composed mainly of bitter herbs. This mixture is available in every pharmacy. Swedish herbs do not only affect the digestive system, but also a variety of ailments. Externally, these herbs can be used - such as in the treatment of cold sores. Swedish herbs can be used at home or already purchased.
Various ointments
In the pharmacy are ointments with the ingredients zinc, propolis or echinacea
available, which have a positive effect on the healing process of the bubbles.
Even evening primrose oil can be applied internally and externally to cold sores. (Image: H. Brauer / fotolia.com) Evening primrose oil internally and externally
Evening primrose oil helps with joint inflammation, skin diseases, allergies and much more. For the treatment of cold sores best evening primrose oil capsules are taken and in addition, the contents of a capsule is applied to the affected areas. So the oil can show its effect from the inside and the outside.
The immune system needs to be strengthened
So that a sleeping virus is not aroused, the immune system is strengthened. A healthy, vitamin-rich diet, enough fluid and exercise in the fresh air are the basis. Zinc is a vital trace element and has a very positive effect on the immune system. Zinc is mainly present in legumes and whole grains. Often, however, this is not enough and zinc must be supplied in the form of a dietary supplement. Sea buckthorn, propolis and vitamin C of the acerola cherry stimulate the immune system. In pharmacies and health food stores suitable preparations are available.
General Tips
Anyone who suffers from cold sores should not use dishes or cutlery with others. Similarly, if this is difficult, avoid kissing. Foods such as nuts, chocolate, cola, pine nuts, buckwheat, tuna, wheat germ and pumpkin seeds should be avoided as they are high in arginine. This can favor the outbreak of herpes. The counteracts lysine, for example, in Parmesan, shrimp, potatoes, lentils, eggs and brewer's yeast.
To protect yourself from cold sores, avoid sunbathing and protect the lips with a suitable sun blocker. If bubbles have already formed, they must never be pierced. Do not cure the cold sores with the mentioned home remedies and / or occur frequently, a doctor should be consulted. (Sw)