One good thing about garlic is that you can up your intake without having to worry if your body is going to get used to it or build up a resistance. Sulfur is found in high quantities in garlic â which makes it a good detox food and its antibiotic properties heal your body.
Tea Bag: As per the Doctors Book of Home Remedies, canker sores can be treated with a black tea bag that is wet with warm water. The tea contains a compound named tannin, which helps in relieving pain and inflammation.
Use tea tree oil to sooth cold sores. Combine one to two drops of tea tree oil with one teaspoon of olive oil. Use a Q-tip or cotton ball to apply the mixture onto the sore. Repeat this several times a day.