The following are remedies recommended by alternative healers.

Lavendar Essential Oil - Help heal skin

This is thought to regenerate skin cells and can be applied directly to the skin without any dilution.  Just put a few drops of the pure oil on the blister and cover it with a bandage.  You can apply the oil two or three times a day.

Horse Chestnut - Reduces Swelling

Swelling can be reduced because it is caused by a collection of fluids.  All you need to do is add 1 teaspoon of horse chestnut tincture to one cup of cool water and soak a clean cloth in the liquid and then place the cloth on the blister.  Try doing this two to three times a day for approximately 20 minutes.

 Hydrotherapy - Pain relief

Simply put a cool wash cloth on the blister to help relieve pain, itching or general discomfort associates with a blister.  Of course, you can use cool water directly if the blister is on a finger.

Dandelion - speed up healing

The “sap” of a dandelion stem is loaded with vitamin A, which can speed up the healing of a blister.  If it is the time of year when Dandelions are in your yard (and you haven’t sprayed them), pick a few of them and split the stems.  Put the white milky juice on the blister and cover with a bandage.  Reapply once a day.  If you experience any itching or discomfort, wash it off right away.  Some people are sensitive to the juice.

Believe it or not, many Naturopaths consider Nettle to be the top herbal antihistamine.  One doctor says that 70% of his patients who take the herb stinging nettle don’t end up needing any other supplements or medications for their symptoms.

 It is suggested that you use the freeze dried form as it is more concentrated.  Since herbs do not “trick” the body the way modern pharmaceuticals do, they usually take much longer to work.  It is known to take 3 to 4 days to work if you try it in the midst of the season.

To avoid symptoms, try taking two 300 milligram capsules of freeze-dried nettle three times daily a few weeks before the allergy season begins.

Remember to consult with your health care provider prior to trying any treatments.  Even herbs can interefere and react with some medications and disorders.