subject: Cold Sore Freedom in 3 Days - Home Remedy For Cold Sore [print this page] Are you suffering from a cold and at the same time have blisters present on your mouth , nose and lips? Well, you might have cold sores. It might not be a good sight to look at and it needs to be treated immediately. It is better to treat it at home away from other people. Isolating yourself from others would be a good idea since it will lessen the possibility that you will be spreading the cold sore. A home remedy for cold sore is needed, it usually last about two weeks but if it persists then that is the time to see a doctor.
Meanwhile since we can still use home remedy for cold sore, then we do it. Ice application is advised at the start of cold sores, applying it at least 5 minutes for each hour per day, you can do it alternately with a tea bag, a tea has antiviral properties. After which you can also apply a warm tea bag each hour for 20 minutes, you will see a change in a period of 5 days.
Diet also plays a role in providing remedy. Avoid foods that are acidic, high in arginine and salty. If you love drinking coffee then you better learn to decrease your consumption. Taking vitamins like folic acid and B12 can also help in strengthening and fighting off cold sores. Other applications with the use of salt, aloe vera and lemon can also help speed up the healing process.
You can also use witch hazel, a cornstarch paste, spirit of camphor may as well help. Apply it directly on the sore but of course you do not put everything at the same time. Consuming tea has its benefits as well, it is as good as direct application to the sore. Always wash your hands after touching your sore, avoiding contact with others who have no cold sore and always replace your toothbrush after each sore attack.
Home remedy for cold sore is easy to follow, but applying all of the above mentioned tips is not an assurance that you will be healed. If the symptoms persists after 2 weeks it is time for you to visit your doctor and have yourself checked. In this way, you will know what needs to be done and how you can put a stop to your cold sores.
