 | Natrum muriaticum
the primary remedy for cold sores, especially for children with dry, cracked lips who get cold sores with other acute infections, such as colds, influenza, sore throat; also, when a cold sore appears after prolonged sun exposure. If the blister contains fluid, it will be clear.
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| Rhus toxicodendron
for small, inflamed blisters in a cluster, usually with watery, yellow fluid.
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| Hepar sulphuris
if the cold sore is very sensitive, and the child becomes irritable.
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| Arsenicumif the cold sore burns but feels better with warm applications; good for the child who is restless, anxious, fastidious, demanding, chilly, and thirsty (but takes only small sips at a time).
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| Echinacea and goldenseal combinationboth herbs boost immune response; cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, and echinacea is antiviral.
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| Garlicstudies have shown sulphfur compounds in garlic can destroy herpes simplex.
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| Goldenseal rootopen a capsule, add a few drops of water to make a paste, and apply topically.
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| L-lysine capsules taken internally or L-lysine cream applied topicallyan amino acid, lysine fights the herpes virus (another amino acid, arginine, found in high levels in nuts, stimulates the herpes virus, so have your child avoid eating nuts when he has a cold sore).
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| Seleniuma trace mineral that is both an antioxidant and is essential for proper immune activation.
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| Emergen-Cproduct from Alacer Corporation containing vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, manganese, chromium, and zinc; boosts immune function, helps body deal with stress.
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