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The soft tissues on the lips may get hampered, leading to swollen lips. This may happen because of extreme weather conditions, infections, dehydration, insect bite, allergic reaction etc. It can be painful, inconvenient and cause difficulty in food and water consumption. At the same time, swollen lips can be embarrassing as well. There are over-the-counter medicines to treat swollen lips, but you can use these home remedies as well for fast relief. So, let?s get into the details.

Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel possesses anti-inflammatory property that helps in treating swollen lips. Apply a tiny amount of aloe vera gel over swollen lips and massage gently for few minutes. Later, rinse it off with cold water. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil as well to increase the efficacy. Ice cubes
Ice cubes enhance the blood circulation, reducing swelling effectively. To treat swollen lips, massage with an ice cube wrapped in a washcloth. Do this twice a day.
Black tea bag

Black tea has excellent astringent properties that help in reducing the swelling effectively. To use black tea to treat swollen lips, place a used black tea bag over the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat it as often as needed.
Tea tree oil
The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil make it perfect to treat swollen lips. It soothes the skin and relieves any form of discomfort effectively. To use, dilute some tea tree oil with a carrier oil and apply i...