Cold Sores

Cold Sores

See also :

• Oral Lesions
• Herpes

Symptoms

Cold Sores are also communly known as fever blisters, oral herpes or herpes labialis. They are lesions that occur on the mouth, lip and facial area and are caused by the Herpes Simplex virus.

Home remedies

• Lemon Balm (Melissa) appears to be directly effective against the herpes simplex virus. As part of a soothing lip balm, you can address both the need to sooth painful sores and attack the virus at its root.
• Licorice powder has been used externally to treat genital herpes and Cold Sores (herpes simplex virus).
• Rhubarb is sometimes applied to the skin to treat cold sores.
• Colloidal Silver can help.
• Garlic : Like in treating acne, cut a clove of garlic in half and apply it directly to the sore. It might sting a little, but it’s been shown to work just as effectively as commercial treatments for getting rid of those unsightly sores.
• Graviola may help fight herpes simplex virus-1 (the virus that causes cold sores), according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 1998.
• ear wax (cerumen) has some anti-herpes activity.
• l-Lysine can prevent or control herpes outbreaks.
• Avoid Arginine rich foods.
• Sage : when applied as a cream containing sage and rhubarb. Applying a cream containing sage and rhubarb (Rheum officinale and Rheum palmatum) to cold sores may be about as effective as acyclovir (Zovirax) cream. Acyclovir cream heals the cold sores in about 6 days; it takes the sage and rhubarb cream about 7 days to heal them. Sage and rhubarb together work faster than sage alone.
• Propolis : Preliminary research suggests that topically applying propolis may help heal cold sores. In a study published in Phytotherapy Research in 2010, for example, scientists found that extracts of propolis possess virus-fighting effects that may help knock out against herpes simplex virus type 1 (the virus that causes cold sores).
• Healing Saints : St. George

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.