Cold sore: natural methods to get rid of cold sores

 Cold sore: natural methods to get rid of cold sores

Stress, fatigue, fever, cold… are all signs that could announce the imminent arrival of a cold sore. Commonly called a “cold sore”, this benign pathology has the particularity of being unsightly. Bio à la une gives you the best natural tips to get rid of it.

The onset of winter is conducive to the appearance of cold sores. Cold sores are the manifestation of a virus called HSV-1. The infection, which is widespread and contagious, is often contracted during childhood. This virus manifests itself in particular by the appearance of pimples or vesicles filled with liquid. Exposure to the sun or winter temperatures can promote cold sores. 

But fatigue, stress, hormonal imbalances and fever can also act on the manifestation of this virus which appears during a decline in the immune system. After the onset of the first symptoms (tingling and itching), it takes around 7 to 10 days for the pimples to disappear.. To promote healing, here are some natural tips to eradicate herpes from the first symptoms.

1. Treat your immunity

According to naturopath Charlotte Regnier-Vigouroux, it is above all necessary, first of all, to stimulate the immune system . For this, she strongly recommends bee products, such as propolis or royal jelly , preferably to be consumed fresh. Vitamins C are also highly recommended by the naturopath. A few drops of grapefruit seed extract several times a day can help. Finally, treating your immunity also involves stimulating your digestive system. Thus, the naturopath recommends the probiotic cure . “Part of the immunity is found in the intestine at the level of Peyer's patches”, explains the specialist.

2. Grandma's tips against cold sores

Garlic 

At the first tingling, cut a garlic clove in half and apply it to the affected area. The antiviral effects of garlic will take effect very quickly, neutralizing the push of the pimple.

Green clay

Once the development of herpes is under control, put green clay on this area to dry it out.

Honey

Once the button is completely dry, do not hesitate to brush with honey to promote healing. Be careful with the smell of garlic that could inconvenience those around you.

3. Essential oils for cold sores

Many essential oils can have beneficial effects on cold sores. Powerful antiviral, the essential oil of ravintsara is recommended to promote the disappearance of herpes; as much in local application as in vapor diffusion to fight the virus from the inside. But niouli essential oil can also work wonders. With its anti-infectious and immune stimulating properties, it has proven effects on cold sores.

Apply 1 to 2 drops pure about 5 times a day as soon as the tingling appears or even as a curative treatment once the pimples appear. Niaouli essential oil, on the other hand, is rich in estrogen, explains Charlotte Regnier-Vigouroux. It is therefore prohibited for people with hormone-dependent cancer and people sensitive to these steroids. In this case, prefer tea tree essential oil.

4. Plants against cold sores

Herpes being the manifestation of a virus, it should also be treated internally. For this, nothing better than plants . Lemon balm in this case is known for its immunostimulatory properties. It makes it possible in particular to promote the disappearance of the vesicles. To be taken as an infusion, 3 to 4 times a day maximum. The naturopath also recommends thyme infusions , with proven immune properties. For people who prefer to do without infusions, the therapist recommends Echinacea in tablets.

5. Vegetable oils for cold sores

In the case of a cold sore outbreak, no vegetable oil has proven effects on pimples. On the other hand, some can have healing powers and thus promote the regeneration of your skin. Calophyll oil is rich in soothing active ingredients and will help heal the torn area and accelerate healing. More famous, argan oil is known for its healing properties. To be applied after appearance of the scab, the first step in the healing of herpes.

Source(s):

• Interview de Charlotte Regnier-Vigouroux
• Health tips and tricks: effective remedies, Sophie Lacoste
• 100 aromatherapy reflexes, Danièle Festy