Cold Sore Rescue

Lemon Balm is a natural anti-viral that helps heal viral skin infections quickly, with less pain. When used consistently, it may shorten the duration of healing, and decrease or prevent future outbreaks.

St. John’s Wort has strong wound healing and anti-viral properties that go straight to where the virus hangs out, in the nerve endings. It has the potential to interact with prescription medications, and may cause photosensitivity in some individuals. Before using St. John’s Wort, internally, please check that it is safe to use in conjunction with any prescription medication you are taking.

Tincture: Vodka, Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) leaf & flower, Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) leaf & essential oil. *vodka is used to extract medicinal properties from herb

Salve: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm), Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort), Beeswax, Essential Oil of peppermint, lemon balm, clove.

Cold sores begin with a tingling sensation on or around the lips. The tincture and salve should be used more aggressively at this stage, to try and keep them from erupting. The antiviral action of the herbs in this salve can ease the discomfort and shorten the duration of the outbreak.

STEP ONE: TINCTURE
apply as soon as tingling sensation is felt, and for duration of outbreak.
topical use: saturate a cotton swab with the tincture, and dab onto the cold sore at least four times per day.
internal use: one dropper full several times per day

STEP TWO: SALVE
apply numerous times per day, including after applying the tincture, to help fight infection, and keep lips hydrated. Ensure you apply with clean fingers or cotton swabs, and avoid ‘double dipping’, to prevent contamination.

Store in cool, dark place. Tincture lasts indefinitely if stored properly. Salve keeps fresh for 12 months (or more) if stored properly.

* Before using St. John’s Wort, internally, please check that it is safe to use in conjunction with any prescription medication you are taking. Always try a test patch the first time you use a new product. It is always recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.