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Cold Sores

Cold Sores are caused by the infectious virus herpes simplex. Cold Sores appear around the mouth, passed on by kissing when the Cold Sore is active. They can also occur in the genital area and are generally passed on through sexual contact. After the initial infection, the virus becomes dormant and re-occurs after minor infections, trauma, stress, poor dietary habits and sun exposure.

Tip: Lysine, an amino acid, is an excellent treatment for cold sores - it seems to have an effect on dismantling the herpes virus.

Aromatherapy

Try rubbing essential oils of lavender, geranium or tea tree on the Cold Sore to disinfect and heal.

Homeopathy

Rhus tox. And Hepar sulf. are recommended

Herbal Wisdom

Licorice is thought to inactivate the virus Use echinacea with damiana as a tea or tincture.

The following complementary therapies are used in the treatment of Cold Sores:

Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Nutritional Therapy, Naturopathy

You are recommended to seek advice of a qualified health practitioner. To find a qualified practitioner in your area look in the Practitioner Directory.

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