Natural Cold Sore Remedies: 12 Tried-and-True Grandma Secrets

Photo Credit: Shutterstock Cold sores—also called oral herpes—are painful, blistering outbreaks often triggered by stress, fatigue, or illness. While they’re caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), there are natural cold sore remedies that can help ease the pain and speed up healing—without medication. Passed down from Grandma, these old-school tips are still effective today. Here are 12 natural and time-tested cold sore remedies to try at home. Black Tea The tannins in black tea offer antiviral and antibacterial benefits. Steep a tea bag in hot water, let it cool, and apply directly to the sore. Repeat until it disappears. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Ice An accessible and easy remedy, applying an ice pack for 45 minutes, three times a day, can shrink a cold sore in two days. It also soothes pain and reduces size. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Aloe Vera Aloe vera acts as a disinfectant. Apply gel directly to the sore and let it absorb. Cleanse the area with warm water before reapplying. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Garlic Garlic is effective against herpes. Rub a fresh clove on the area as soon as you feel tingling for best results. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Baking Soda Baking soda helps dry and slow growth. Mix with warm water to form a paste, apply, and let sit for half an hour before rinsing. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Chamomile Chamomile soothes cold sores. Mix chopped dried flowers with warm water to make a poultice, apply to sore, and leave for a few minutes. Repeat as needed. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Tea Tree Essential Oil Effective against viruses, apply a diluted mixture of tea tree oil as soon as tingling starts. Dab with a cotton swab up to five times a day. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Apple Cider Vinegar Soak a swab in vinegar and dab on the sore to soothe tingling for quick relief. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Lemon Balm Water Available at drugstores, lemon balm water dries out sores quickly. Apply with a soaked cotton pad. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Lemon With antiseptic properties, lemon juice can treat sores. Apply with a swab, leave for a few minutes, then repeat up to four times daily. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Green Clay Mix ½ tablespoon of powdered green clay with water to form a paste. Apply to sore, let dry for 30 minutes. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Honey Apply honey to the sore, let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse. Repeat three times a day. Propolis can also be used. These natural cold sore remedies offer a gentle, effective alternative to chemical treatments. With a little patience and the right approach, you can shorten the healing process and ease the discomfort—just like Grandma always said. **Bouton de fièvre : 12 remèdes incroyables de grand-mère à tester !** This article first appeared on viepratique.fr – Author: Yamina This is the Best Drink for Liver Health, Says a Top Dietitian Asparagus: Your Liver’s Springtime Ally Buzz Kill: How the Oura Ring Accidentally Turned Me Sober Medium Rare: The Surprising Shoppers’ Benefits of the Rising Popularity of Weight Loss Drugs Game Changers: Hayley Friedman Morrison + Eli Sunshine Fund Glycemic Index: The Hidden Risk in Your Plate

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