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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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 9 September 2012
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
- 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.
- Melissa has been know to help people with Cold Sores.
- colloidal silver can help.
- ear wax (cerumen) has some anti-herpes activity.
- l-lysine can prevent or control herpes outbreaks.
- 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.
Warnings
References
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.
