Home Remedies for Fever Blisters

Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Generally, the virus lays dormant in your nervous system. However, many things can trigger a breakout, such as the common cold, a fever, stress or even menstruation, and they can be hard to get rid of. you can use the home remedies below for fever blisters.

Cornstarch

Make a paste with cornstarch and warm water, place over each fever blister and allow it to sit until dry, and then remove the paste. Repeat twice daily until fever blisters are gone.

Tea Bags

Cover a fever blister with a warm, wet tea bag to reduce inflammation.

Olive Leaf Extract

Mix 1 or 2 drops of olive leaf extract with carrier oil, such as olive or almond oil, and then rub onto each fever blister. Olive Leaf extract has natural antibiotic capabilities and can be extremely useful in viral infections.

Lemon Balm

Brew lemon balm tea and apply directly to the fever blisters to minimize the breakout.

Aloe

Aloe vera gel soothes the irritation and soreness from the fever blister. Gently rub pure aloe vera gel directly onto the fever blisters for best results.

Compresses

Use hot or cold compresses to help relieve the pain of fever blisters.

OTC Pain Reliever

Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol or Motrin can help to reduce the pain and inflammation from a fever blister.

Resources

• Cold Sore Remedies From the Mayo Clinic
• "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" Book