Cold sores are very common. The homeopathic remedies used here will help relieve the acute symptoms of cold sores but for repeated episodes professional help should be sought.

One of the very best ways to help is to take an ice cube and hold it in place on the cold sore for 30 to 45 minutes. Often the sore will disappear after a couple of days – maybe even quicker with a good homeopathic remedy as well!

Vitamin E is said to relieve the pain of cold sores. Sources recommend taking 20,000ius 3 times a day.

Recent research also shows that the amino acid Lysine, if taken at the very first ‘tingling-signs’ of a developing cold sore, can reduce pain, promote faster healing and help reduce the frequency of repeated episodes. A dose of 80 to 1000mg of Lysine each day was used.