Cold Sore Remedies

I remember my first bout with cold sores. I just had my first child and I erupted in cold sores. And I mean erupted! I didn't know a whole lot about herbal remedies for herpes so I tried the over the counter stuff all to no avail. I just had to ride it out. Since then certain things cause this virus to reactivate with blisters around my mouth and my nose.

Cold sores are triggered by stress, low immune function, fever, and viral infections to name a few.

Typically it takes 10 days for a cold sore to run its course but the trick is to attack that cold sore at the first signs...a tingling feeling. This usually happens after being ill, run down, or not eating well.

Prevention of Cold Sores

Since many cold sores are caused by a low immune system, take care to build the immune system during times of illness and stress. What are good herbs for the immune system?

• Astragalus
• Garlic
• Elderberry
• Echinacea
• Goldenseal or Oregon grape root

Eat as healthy as possible as that will always be its own prevention.

Also, begin treating the cold sores at the first signs of an outbreak. That tell-tale tingling feeling around the mouth or nose. That's the time to start the treatments. Most treatments are anti-viral by nature and will prevent healthy cells from becoming infected.

Cold Sore Remedies