Cold sores are small blisters with a reddish or purple colour that most commonly occur around the mouth. There may be one at a time or a cluster. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2; however, type 1 is the most common. Symptoms include pain or tingling, and small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red, painful area of skin. The scabs generally fall off after eight to ten days. Treatment for cold sores includes antiviral creams or medications, pain relievers, leaving it alone, lysine, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal therapies, and avoiding irritating foods.
... the herpes virus – herpes Type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes Type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 is carried by over 80 percent of
people and it is the type that causes coldsores. ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/herpes
... It can be used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, coldsores, rashes, chafing,
dermatitis, eczema and rough skin. ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/Jojoba_Oil
... increase fertility. Zinc helps prevent and heal coldsores, and also aids in the body’s absorption
of minerals. It can improve ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/Zinc
... women. In certain cases, it has been shown to help with fighting coldsores and shingles, both
caused by the herpes virus. It is ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/selenium
... eczema, and psoriasis. • Can be used to speed the healing of coldsores and reduce the associated
pain. • Can be helpful in ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/liquorice
... gastrointestinal tract. Used topically, slippery elm can relieve minor injuries such as burns, coldsores, razor burns, scrapes, and sunburn. ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/Slippery_Elm
... C and bioflavonoids aid circulation, promote the healing of sores and strengthen ... Alternating
between hot and cold baths can be helpful for varicose veins as it ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/Varicose_Veins
... As a salve for haemmorhoids and wounds • As a vapour for cold symptoms and asthma ... To treat
eye inflammation and infection • To heal mouth sores and prevent ... www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/chamomile
