Cold
sores, fever blisters, and oral herpes lesions and Treatment
What
are cold sore / sores?
Cold
sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus of which
there are two types- Herpes simplex 1 (cold sores) and
Herpes simplex 2 (genital herpes) . Once contracted,
this virus remains hidden in our bodies in a dormant
state until it's triggered to reactivate and cause a
cold sore / sores.
Cold
sore /sores treatment can be achieved naturally without
using harsh chemicals.
Why
do cold sore / sores appear?
The
viral infection normally shows when you are over-tired,
run down or stressed, or may be precipitated by sunburn,
menses, food allergies, drugs, certain foods. Can you
relate?
Would
you like to get rid of those nasty cold sore / sores
before they become a huge problem?
- Reduce
it so it won't grow on you
- Minimise
that little itch
- Get
it healed fast
- Look
your usual self again
We
can help you achieve just that.
What
are the benefits of
using essential oils?
- Decreasing
pain and shortening the healing time of the herpes
lesions.
- Helping
to inhibit recurrences
- Assisting
in prevention of viral activity by supporting the
immune system
What
are the symptoms?
It
is often pre-empted with an itchy and warm sensation
on the lips. A blister may appear and further develop
into a full-blown unsightly spot (just in time for that
important occasion).
Do
you want a natural cold sore / sores remedy with
essential oils?
- Bergamot
oil
helps to tame the activity due to its antiviral action,
particularly if you apply it at the first sign of
an eruption.
- Melissa
3% oil also acts as an antiviral agent
for genital herpes and fights the viral infection
when dabbed on neat to affected area. As the Melissa
is already diluted in Jojoba oil, it makes it a bit
friendlier to the skin. If you are more sensitive
than most, you can always dilute the Melissa oil further.
Cold
sore / sores treatment
How
do you use these essential oils on cold sores?
Dab
on neat using a clean cotton bud each time 3-4 times
daily. If using Bergamot don't spend a lot of time in
the sun while you've got this oil on, as it may cause
the skin to become sensitive to sunlight (ultra-violet
exposure).
Would
you like some nutritional help?
L-lysine
and zinc both have anti-viral properties, which help
reduce the symptoms and give much needed support to
your immune system.
Note: The
recipes suggested for medical conditions are for gentle,
temporary and symptomatic relief. It is advisable that
you consult a health care professional if symptoms persist.
The effectiveness of these recipes may be diminished
if products other than Sunspirit are used.
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