With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedy for Cold Sore
Small, painful blisters that occur on the lips, gums or the roof of the mouth are called as cold sores. They are caused by the contagious herpes simplex virus. Pain and tingling is experienced before the cold sore actually appears.
The cold sores usually clear in a week or so. Often the small ulcers on the mouth and the walls of the mouth are mistaken as cold sores. This herpes virus enters the body through open skin cracks around the mouth area.
The symptoms of the cold sore are as follows:
- Pain around the lips or mouth
- Sore throat
- Swollen glands in your neck or the other parts of your body
People with strong immune system might not get the cold sore even if they are infected with the virus. Here are some natural remedies for curing cold sores:
- Lysine: This is an important amino acid contained in the food items like meat, milk, eggs etc. we can have these foods or the lysine supplements as this amino acid is not produced by our body. This amino acid is used to make proteins which help us to produce the antibodies, enzymes, hormones and body tissues required for fighting infection. Lysine tones down the spread of the herpes virus. Chocolates, peanuts, almonds, etc which are rich in argentine, another amino acid which is required for absorbing the lysine from the intestine; has to be in appropriate ratio with the lysine supplements. If lysine supplements are taken they need to be in a specific quantity to reduce the duration of the sore.
Grace Melgarejo cured her cold sores in just three days- to learn her method Click Here.
- Lemon balm: Another product which contains antiviral properties is the lemon balm. With the regular use of lemon balm you can increase the recovery time of the sore from 10 to 5 days.
- Reishi: Reishi is a type of mushroom which was used in the Asian medicines to enhance the immune system. Research shows that reishi can decrease the spread of the herpes virus. The usual dose of reishi is 600 mg twice a day. Reishi supplements are available in the market in powder form. You should consult a doctor before taking these supplements as this mushroom can also delay blood clot.
- Astragalus: Reishi is often used together with astragalus to enhance the function of the immune system for people who have been infected with herpes virus.
- Resveratrol: This is a compound which can be found in red grapes. It is another antiviral compound which reduces chances of being infected by herpes virus. Ohio University stated that this cream if applied on the sore before 6 hours of infection, nearly two to three times a day, effectively reduces the development of the sore.
- Peppermint oil: This oil is absorbed very effectively by the outer lining of the mouth and acts as a direct antiviral to fight the herpes virus. Besides the fact that it is a very effective and direct way to fight the sore, studies show that even a little amount of this oil if ingested could be toxic.
- Propolis: This is also called as bee propolis, as it is a brownish, sticky substance which is collected by the bees from the flower buds. This substance is used by bees to make their hives and to keep their hives germ free. This compound prevents the herpes virus from entering the body cells altogether, hence avoiding the chance of cold sores.
Grace Melgarejo cured her cold sores in just three days- to learn her method Click Here.
Apart from all the above cures of cold sore, it is best to consult the doctor for the right remedy for the herpes virus infection according to your body and extent of infection.
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