Natural Pain Remedies for Cold Sores

They can be more annoying than painful, especially if they appear on your lips. But they can sprout inside your nose, at your gums and at the roof of your mouth too. And once they come in contact with pressure, you might feel that sharp burst of pain. These are what cold sores are, and while they heal and disappear naturally, their annoyance and occasional pain might drive you to seek relief.

The following are easy methods to give cold sores that much-needed relief:

• Essential oils. Tea tree oil, which is good against bacteria, is top in the list. Simply apply a drop on the area first thing upon waking up and then at bedtime. Expect to feel relief quickly. Other essential oils effective for cold sores are bergamot, rose, geranium and melissa. So, have a relaxing aromatherapy while getting relief from that cold sore at the same time!
• Lemon balm. This is both soothing and fragrant. The leaves and flowers of the plant are definitely antibacterial and antiviral, which makes them excellent relief for cold sores, which have bacteria. Simply pour half a cup of boiling water to three teaspoons of dried lemon balm leaves, cut finely. After 20 to 30 minutes, pass the tea through a strainer then let it cool. Get a clean cloth, dip it into the tea, then dab it into the cold sores.
• Calendula. This is an effective homeopathic remedy for cold sore relief. Calendula can be bought in health food stores. Simply apply two to three drops of a 10 percent tincture on a cotton swab then gently press on the cold sores.
• Ice. Gently press an ice cube on the affected area for about ten minutes and three times daily until you feel relief. Ice is also good for cold sores that are just emerging. Instead of pressing the ice cube, simply rub it on the affected area.
• Yogurt. The acidophilus in this sour treat is a natural antibiotic to the virus that is the culprit for cold sores. You can eat this too while you already have the sore to fight the bacteria and get that relief.
Getting relief from cold sores is quite easy, as you can see from the tips above. But as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. So, stay healthy – and eat more yogurt.

You may also read the following post for more natural pain remedies for cold sores. And if you have any natural remedies for cold sores or oral ulcers, share them by commenting below.