How to Cure Fever Blisters With Earl Grey Tea

Fever blisters are small sores located on the face or in the mouth, according to MedicineNet. Usually, they occur on the lips, chin, cheeks and inside the nose. Fever blisters hurt, burn or itch before they open up and crust over. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Using plain tea bags is a homemade remedy to cure fever blisters. Using Earl Grey tea is recommended because, in addition to the healing tannins, it contains natural bergamot oil. This oil has antiseptic properties.

Things You'll Need

• Earl Grey tea bags
• Cup
• Spoon

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Instructions

• 1

  Place an Earl Grey tea bag in a cup of boiling water. You can boil a cup of water in the microwave or heat up a kettle of water on the stove top. Allow the tea bag to steep for a few minutes.

• 2

  Remove the tea bag from the boiling water. Let it cool until you can touch it without being burned.

• 3

  Hold the Earl Grey tea bag against the fever blister as a hot compress for five to 10 minutes. Repeat this process every couple hours using a new tea bag. The fever blister should heal and disappear within four or five days.