While cold sores and fever blisters are rarely dangerous or serious medical concerns, they can be uncomfortable, painful and embarrassing for those who routinely suffer from them. There are home remedies using sauerkraut juice that can help treat cold sores and fever blisters. However, these treatments have not been approved by the FDA, so talk with your doctor or dermatologist before treating yourself with any of these remedies.
Sauerkraut Juice for Cold Sores
According to Jethro Kloss, author of "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939,” sauerkraut juice can be applied to cold sores to help get rid of them. To use sauerkraut juice, squeeze a small amount of sauerkraut with clean hands into a small bowl, reserving the juice. Apply a small amount of the sauerkraut juice to the affected area and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing the area with cool water and washing with a mild soap. This remedy can be repeated several times per day as long as it does not bother your skin or cause any sort of irritation. Sauerkraut juice can be kept in the refrigerator for five to seven days if you plan to use the juice regularly.
Sauerkraut Juice and Lemon Juice for Cold Sores
According to Sidra Shaukat, author of "Natural Beauty: The Natural Approach to Skin and Body Care," a mixture of sauerkraut juice and lemon juice can be applied to the skin to help get rid of cold sores. Combine 1 tbsp. sauerkraut juice and 1 tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl or container and shake or stir to combine. Gently apply a small amount of the mixture to the cold sore and leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water and wash with a mild cleanser. This treatment can be repeated daily, unless you notice any sort of irritation or adverse reaction. Unused portions of this mixture can be kept in the refrigerator for 48 hours in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
Sauerkraut Juice and Aloe Vera Juice for Fever Blisters
According to Jethro Kloss, author of "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939,” sauerkraut juice and aloe vera juice can be used as a topical treatment for fever blisters. Combine 1 tbsp. sauerkraut juice and 1/2 tbsp. aloe vera juice in a small container or bottle and shake or stir to combine. Gently massage a small amount of the mixture onto the affected area and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing with cool water. There is no need to wash with soap after using this treatment unless you notice extreme redness or other irritation. Unused portions of this mixture can be kept in the refrigerator for 48 to 72 hours if needed.
References
- "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939"; Jethro Kloss; 2004
- "Natural Beauty: The Natural Approach to Skin and Body Care"; Sidra Shaukat; 1997
