Question: are there any home remedies for cold sores?
Answer: lip balms with at least 1 percent lemon balm.
lemon tea and lemon tea compresses.
peppermint, mint, and witch hazel oil.
aloe vera gel, which is available to buy online, to soothe inflamed sores while providing crucial moisture.
licorice root, which contains glycyrrhizic acid, considered to be an antiviral.