| There are many organic cold sore treatments that | | | | food stores and organic supermarkets. Lemon balm is |
| work fast which you can do right from home. Some | | | | a popular balm to use in treating cold sores. Its |
| people prefer to use organic products for many | | | | natural properties help heal the sore as well as help |
| reasons. If they are allergic to the active ingredients | | | | to decrease your chances of having a reoccurring |
| in drugstore products used to treat such sores, then | | | | break out. |
| organic products are the best alternative. Cold sores | | | | Some people turn to the many different kinds of |
| are painful sores that typically appear in the mouth | | | | Chinese herbs to heal their cold sores. There are |
| region. | | | | many teas and herbs that can be taken to treat the |
| You can catch this kind of sore from someone or | | | | sore. There are also various creams and pastes that |
| spread it to someone else, so it is important to apply | | | | can be made from the Chinese herbs. But you should |
| proper treatment to the sore. When the sore pops, | | | | know how to use the herbs before using them as |
| there is a pus-like discharge. This will dry up and form | | | | any kind of medical treatment. |
| a scab. At this stage of the sore, it is nearing its | | | | Another all natural remedy for the sores is to apply a |
| healing. But they can take some time to heal. Usually | | | | little bit of peppermint oil on it. Peppermint oil has |
| around 7 to 10 days. Anything longer will require a | | | | antiseptic and antibacterial properties that will help to |
| physician. | | | | heal the cold sore quickly. This is an essential oil and |
| When going with natural products, many can be | | | | you must use extreme care when using these oils. |
| found in our food. One natural enzyme called Lysine | | | | Peppermint oil does have a toxicity level so it should |
| has been successfully used to treat cold sores. They | | | | not be swallowed. |
| come in supplements and are taken two or three | | | | There are several other organic cold sore treatments |
| times a day. The sores will go away in less than a | | | | that work fast. There are many books that provide |
| week, in most cases. Lysine supplements are all | | | | information on natural cures. There is also a lot of |
| natural cold sore treatments that work fast. | | | | information on the internet. But before trying any of |
| There are several all natural balms that are specially | | | | these treatments, it is advisable to talk to your |
| made for such sores. They are available in health | | | | doctor first. |