With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Fever Blisters
Fever blisters are also known as cold sores. These are red small blisters that appear on outer edges of the mouth and on the lips. They form scabs and exhibit a clear liquid after a few days. Fever blisters are caused by the virus herpes that gets active when something activates them. No absolute cure is available for cold sores but there are home remedies for fever blisters that will reduce the frequency and severity.
Causes of fever blisters:
They appear after the following:
- Colds
- Fever
- Exposure to sun
- Stress during menstruation
Symptoms of fever blisters are as follows:
- Tingling
- Itching or burning sensation
- Swelling of lymph nodes close to the sores
- Fever
- General feeling of malaise
Home remedies for fever blisters are as follows:
Home remedies for fever blisters using Aloe Vera and corn starch:
- Apply juice of aloe Vera plant on the affected area when you feel burning, tingling or itching sensation.
- You can also apply aloe Vera gel. Aloe will start the healing process instantly and not allow the sore to swell.
- Apply a paste of cornstarch to the blisters affected area. It will reduce the blisters.
Home remedies for fever blisters using grapefruit seed, lemon balm and ice cube:
- Combine few drops of grapefruit seed with olive oil or aloe and apply it on the sore. It will cure fever blisters quickly.
- Apply lemon balm extracts on the cold sores. It lessens the symptoms and fastens the healing process.
- Apply ice cubes on the cold sores every hour before the outbreak of fever blisters for 10 minutes. It will stop the virus movement to the skin.
Home remedies for fever blisters using Echinacea, oats, calendula, lomatium, budrock and extract of mint:
- Combine equal quantity of oats, calendula, budrock and lomatium. Take 1/2 teaspoon of this mixture 4 to 5 times a day to calm the inflamed tissue, kill the viruses and bacteria and remove the toxins from the body.
- Apply extract of mint on the affected area. It will heal the blisters quickly.
Home remedies for fever blisters using tea:
- Drink a many cups of sage tea with a pinch of powdered ginger. Continue drinking till the blisters are not eliminated.
- Immerse an ordinary tea bag in boiling water. Let it cool and apply it to the blisters directly. The blister will fade away within few days.
Home remedies for fever blisters using Vaseline, Witch Hazel, common salt and spirit of camphor:
- Vaseline helps to moisturize and reduce blisters. It also prevents them from bleeding and cracking.
- You can also apply Witch Hazel on the blisters to reduce them.
- Place your moistened index finger on some common salt. Then press the finger on to the sore for a minute. Do this 2 times a day for 2 to 3 days to get rid of your blisters completely.
Natural remedy for fever blisters with yoghurt
- Eat vanilla plain yogurt 3 times a day. It will normalize your PH balance that contributes to fever blisters.
Home remedies for fever blisters with nail polish remover and toothpaste:
- Apply nail polish remover to the fever blisters before it has fully developed. Do this once or twice a day. Remover will prevent the virus from further growth. Avoid this once the blister has fully developed as it may pain.
- Apply toothpaste or hydrogen peroxide on the blisters with the help of a cotton ball. They will provide relief to any kind of irritation and accelerate the healing process.
Home remedy for fever blisters with Listerine mouthwash:
- Apply Listerine mouthwash to the fever blister with a cotton cloth or ball before it has fully developed. Doing it afterwards may cause a burning sensation. Avoid it if your fever blister is bleeding.
Fever blisters home remedies with mullein, Walnut Macerate, grapes and bayberry leaves:
- Use mullein as a compress on inflamed glands. You can also drink as a tea. It will provide relief from fever blisters.
- Apply a grape poultice to relieve the pain of swollen glands. A soothing drink of grapes is more beneficial. It will prevent fever blisters.
- Soak 50g of walnut leaves in 1 liter of cold water for 2 hours. Then bring to boil for 2 minutes and infuse for 15 minutes. Soak a cloth into the solution and apply it on swollen glands. You can also apply crushed leaf on the painful area to bring relief. This remedy will cure fever blisters effectively.
- Gargle with a concoction of bayberry leaves. This will lessen the pain of fever blisters.
Diet to follow:
- Avoid foods that contain peanuts and other nuts, grains, seeds, peas, oatmeal whole-wheat products and chocolates, or reduce from the diet.
- Include Parsley molasses and watercress in your diet. It will help curing fever blisters.
- Also add sea foods, runner beans, agar-agar and garlic in your diet. Adding this food items in your diet will effectively treat fever blisters.
Home remedies for fever blisters are very effective in curing fever blisters with natural products. Follow the diet as it is vital for any kind of treatment and it helps to enhance the healing process naturally.
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