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10 Natural Treatments For Lip Herpes

In lip infections there are sores, lesions, blisters, swelling, small ulcers inside and outside the lips. They are very painful and bleed sometimes. They may be caused by stress or weak immune system.

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Fortunately, there are some home remedies for lip infection that we will share with you today. They can also be caused by due to viral infection (herpes virus), deficiency of vitamin B 12, iron, zinc, folic acid, food or any chemical allergy and fungal infections.

Lip infections caused by herpes can recur and are highly contagious. Lip infections cause extreme pain and there is much difficulty in talking and eating.

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Here are some effective home remedies for lip herpes infection. These home remedies relieve pain and infection.

 Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric kills bacterial infections on lips. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. Apply a paste of turmeric on your lips to relieve pain and inflammation.

Garlic And Onions

Garlic And Onions

They are used to treat fungal infections on lips. You can use them both externally and internally. Make a paste of onion and garlic and apply on lips. You can also include them in your diet or make a juice and have it.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt

It contains good bacteria (probiotics) that help in combating lip infections. It has antiseptic properties and kills infections. It heals lip sores and ulcers. Apply yoghurt on your infected lips to heal them.

Using Castor Oil

Using Castor Oil

This is among the effective natural remedies for lip infection. It is very effective in treating infections. Mix one or two teaspoon with warm milk and have it. You can also apply it on infected lips for pain relief and infection treatment. It is an effective lip sores treatment.

Milk

Milk

Apply milk on your sore lips for quick healing and pain relief. It can also kill lip infections and treats inflammation. This is among the best home remedies for lip infection.

 Iron Rich Foods

Iron Rich Foods

In Diet Iron helps to combat fungal lip infection. Have foods rich in iron such as spinach, sesame seeds, dairy products, organ meat and jaggary.

Vitamin C Foods

Vitamin C Foods

Vitamin C is very effective in healing sore and wounds. It also helps you to cope up with the infection of lips and gums. All citrus fruits contain vitamin C such as lemon, strawberry, oranges and pineapple etc.

Use Tea Tree Oil

Use Tea Tree Oil

It has anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. It gives relief from sores and blisters. It reduces inflammation and moisturises the lips. It kills bacterial infection on lips.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Applying coconut oil on lips can give much relief from pain and swelling of lip infection caused by fungus. It contains a substance called as caprylic acid that kills fungus (candida)

Gargle With Salt Water

Gargle With Salt Water

It helps to kill infection as salt acts as an antiseptic. Mix some salt in luke warm water and gargle with it. It relieves pain and infection. This is also an effective mouth yeast infection home remedy.


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Story first published: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 10:42 [IST]
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