== 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.
* [[Melissa]] has been know to help people with 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.