Herpes, or, as it is sometimes called in the people, fever on the lips is a viral disease that externally manifests itself in the form of small watery rashes grouped into several. Herpes virus is easy enough to get infected, because most people are its carriers, and against the weakening of immunity (for example, with colds), it is very common. In connection with the prevalence of the problem, not only traditional, but also folk medicine offers a large amount of funds from herpes on the lips. We will consider some of the most effective methods of treating herpes on the lips.
How to treat herpes on lips with folk remedies?
To begin with it is worth noting that since herpes is a viral disease, the methods of treatment are divided into local, with a direct impact on the rash zone, and general, aimed at strengthening immunity and thus fighting the virus:
- Garlic. Strong natural antiseptic and antiviral agent. The affected area is recommended or rubbed with a slice of garlic, or greased with a mixture of chopped garlic with sour cream and honey. Garlic is considered quite fast and potent folk remedy for herpes on the lips, but causes a burning sensation, with careless application up to burns.
- Spirituous tincture of propolis. Used to cauterize rashes. With prolonged use, it can greatly dry the skin, so after drying it is recommended to apply some fat means.
- Sea buckthorn oil. It can not slow the development of rashes and sores, but significantly speeds up healing and regeneration.
- Essential oils of fir and tea tree. Can be used for spot cauterization of rashes in its pure form (not more than twice a day and only for several days) or as additives to the base oil (3-5 drops per tablespoon).
- Aloe and Kalanchoe juices. Another very popular folk remedy against herpes on the lips. A broken leaf of the plant is recommended to rub the place of the rash 2-3 times a day. For greater efficiency, a broken plant leaf is recommended before
use to withstand 1-2 days in the refrigerator. - Decoction of chamomile. Used to wash inflamed areas before applying other medicines.
For the general strengthening of the body with herpes, the same set is used as for colds:
- broth of dogrose;
- broth of black currant;
- tincture of ginseng;
- tincture of echinacea .