Herpes is a viral infection that most often affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is caused by a virus and can manifest as painful blisters around the mouth, face, or genitals. The appearance of herpes is always very unpleasant: it hurts, itches, and if it is on the lip, it does not look pretty, and the feeling is very unpleasant. Here are some suggestions for home natural remedies to alleviate the suffering.
Recipe 1 - Zinc cream
This type of cream has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect, and also prevents dryness. It does not help to stop the virus from spreading further, but it helps the healing process after it has appeared. Especially during the so-called ulceration phase, when the fluid-filled herpes blisters burst, zinc cream can be literally invaluable. The sore dries out quickly and thus heals easily.
Recipe 2 - Aloe Vera
The light, gel-like consistency of aloe vera soothes and cools cold sores. If you have aloe vera leaves at home, you can always extract fresh juice by cutting them with a clean knife. Dip a cotton swab in it and apply to your lip. If you don't grow the medicinal plant at home, look to the wide range of aloe vera products available on the market.
Recipe 3 - Toothpaste
It is often recommended to apply toothpaste to cold sores. This can only help if it contains zinc. Otherwise, toothpastes contain substances that irritate and have the opposite effect, and make cold sores worse.
Recipe 4 - L-lysine in food
Herpes can always surprise us, as it is a viral infection. That is why it is good to periodically support your immune system. So, first try a varied and balanced diet, not forgetting foods that are rich in this essential amino acid. These include: eggs, meat, fish, tofu, dairy products from cow's milk, various legumes: beans, lentils, chickpeas. In prevention, emphasis should also be placed on the regular intake of zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
Recipe 5 - Lemon and Lemon Balm Oil
This type of essential oil has antiviral and herpes-relieving properties. It is especially recommended if the herpes outbreak is in its early stages. The essential oil can help prevent a new outbreak and a new surge of the virus's vitality from occurring. You just need to apply it repeatedly to the herpes.
Recipe 6 - Chamomile Tea
It also works very well if you place cotton swabs soaked in cooled chamomile tea on the cold sore. Remember this rule: cold sores should always be treated with cotton swabs, never with bare fingers.
Recipe 7 - Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has a disinfectant effect. Most people know about the benefits of its use, which are due to 2 very valuable ingredients: cineole and terpineol. Since it irritates the skin, only 1 drop is enough for herpes.
Recipe 8 - Hot Teaspoon
The simplest is often the best. Heat a teaspoon in water and place it on the herpes. Caution! Its heat should not be more than 50 degrees, as you will cause burns. However, the effect will be there: due to the heat, the viruses present will be destroyed or at least their further spread will be stopped. Then do not forget to wash this spoon well and boil it, so that the viruses are not transmitted to other family members or you get infected again!
Recipe 9 - Honey
A herpes attack lasts an average of 8 days. Honey applied to the herpes has a soothing effect: on the one hand, it reduces the feeling of tension in the herpes, and on the other hand, it helps the crusts fall off. Apply with a cotton swab and press gently.
Recipe 10 - Cold compress
Cold compresses only work at the beginning of a cold sore outbreak. It is also important to note that the presence of herpes type 1 (HSV-1) in the body will cause problems for a long time, activating until it is weakened. If you feel itching or tingling, immediately apply a cold compress to relieve the appearance of a new outbreak of herpes.
