Tea Bag Application
Cold sores don’t have a cure, and once the herpes simplex virus enters the person’s system, it hibernates and can reoccur at any time. Therefore, a person with cold sores can only hope to soothe the affected area and speed up the healing process. One of the more surprising home remedies that can help against cold sores, whether during the onset or when the blisters appear, is the application of tea bags.
Tea bags containing green or black tea are effective against cold sores. Tea contains catechins which are compounds that provide an antioxidant effect. It also contains flavonoids, amino acids, caffeine, fluorine, polysaccharides, and vitamins, and research says these contribute to various derivative health benefits. Doctors and wellness experts recommend that people who believe they’re on the verge of developing a cold sore must apply a cooled, damp tea bag to the itchy part of the lips. They suggest doing this up to four times daily to prevent the severity of the cold sore outbreak and also affect the duration of the healing process.
