Lemon Balm is the best known natural herbal healing remedies for herpes cold sores. Lemon Balm can also be used on other viral skin conditions as well.
Lemon Balm contains the natural chemical eugenol, which both kills bacteria and also helps to calm and numb tissues for pain relief. It also contains tannins that contribute to its antiviral effects. The natural terpenes that lemon balm contains is what makes it so soothing for sore lips.
In scientific studies, lemon balm’s herbal properties has been shown to combat and heal cold sores due to the herpes virus. Applied to the affected area, lemon balm helps heal cold the sores in about 2-4 days. It also helps double the time between outbreaks.
