Homeopathic and Natural Cold Sore Treatments

L-Lysine

An amino acid, L-Lysine can be found at common grocery stores as a supplement, and in many foods such as white meats, fish, and legumes. It’s recommended to take 1,000 mg three times per day starting when you feel the tingling sore coming on. This will help to reduce the severity and quicken healing time.

Zinc

Taking a zinc supplement or using a zinc cream will help reduce the severity of an outbreak as well. Zinc can also be found in foods such as white meats, eggs, beef, cashews, legumes, and mushrooms.

Vitamin E

While Vitamin E is not likely to prevent a cold sore outbreak, it will soothe your skin and make it less painful and itchy. Take a supplement, use Vitamin E oil, or eat foods that are rich in Vitamin E such as sweet potatoes, spinach, almonds, and seeds.

Probiotics

Because cold sores tend to occur when another virus or infection lower our immune system, probiotics can help boost immunity and therefore prevent cold sores. Probiotic supplements are becoming more easily available, but many foods contain probiotics such as apple cider vinegar, yogurt, and sauerkraut.

When carefully and accurately prescribed by a well-trained, homeopathic doctor, homeopathic remedies can provide significant relief for many ailments, including cold sores.