20 Natural Remedies for a Cold Sore
Essential Oils
Research shows that certain essential oils have compounds that help treat cold sores. The best essential oils to treat cold sores are lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, and chamomile oil.
Lavender oil can decrease pain and inflammation. Eucalyptus oil has anti-inflammatory properties, and chamomile oil interrupts the absorption of the virus. Be sure to only apply the oils topically to the cold sore.
