* [[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.
* ear wax (cerumen) has some anti-herpes activity.
* [[l-Lysine]] can prevent or control herpes outbreaks.