29 Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Cold Sores

24. Calendula

Calendula is a plant whose flower is used to make medicine. It’s one of the more popular herbal remedies used for rashes, wounds, infections, inflammation and tons of other medical conditions. Due to its antiviral properties, calendula tea can help make cold sore outbreaks milder, which means that they won’t last as long as well. Steep a bag and drink a cup of the tea up to three times a day. And just like the teabag poultice, you can also cool the bag and press it directly against the cold sore for pain relief and lowered inflammation.