Herpes simplex virus is the virus that causes cold sores in our body. This virus is dormant until it is reactivated by some external stimulants. These external stimulants can be cold or fever and even menstruation in the case of women. Curing cold sores caused by this virus can be done in any way either using allopathic or home made medicines. There are also homeopathic medicines available for curing cold sores. The commonly used homeopathic medicines for curing cold sores are for the herpes simplex virus type 1 which causes cold sores in the upper part of the body. During the process of curing cold sores, the persons undergoing the treatment are advised to take vitamin-C and vitamin-E supplements. These supplements are said to expedite the process of curing cold sores.

Natural herbs like Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum) and Chapparal (Larrea tridentata) are used in curing cold sores. The herb lomatium is a good infection fighter and it is very effective against the viruses that caused cold sores. Hence this herb is used in curing cold sores. Vitamin E can also be applied on cold sores for curing cold sores. This is said to reduce the pain caused by cold sores. Acidophilus capsules are also taken for curing cold sores. During the initial stages of cold sores some people apply powedered table salt on cold sores for a few seconds say 30 seconds for twice a day. This home treatment will help curing cold sores in 2 or 3 days.

During the initial stages of the cold sores outbreak, some people also apply bleach using a q-tip dipped in bleach for 2 or 3 minutes. This method of curing cold sores will prevent further development of cold sores in the body. To reduce the duration of cold sores, it is common to take lysine, lemon balm, or mint to speed up curing cold sores. Lots of homeopathic medicines are also available for curing cold sores. Some of the common medicines that are used for curing cold sores are Sepia (cuttlefish ink), Dulcamara (bittersweet), and Hepar sulphuris calcareum (calcium sulphide).

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