Aromatherapy/Essential Oils for Cold Sores (HSV I)
Cold sores are one of the most common of all infections, and are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that about 45 million Americans carry the organism that causes cold sores resulting in around a million new infections each year. Although cold sores are unsightly and painful, they are not considered to be a serious disease and are not life threatening. Aromatherapy is one type of alternative therapy that can be effective in treating cold sores that occur around the mouth (HSV I).
How Is Aromatherapy Used to Treat Cold Sores?
Practitioners of Aromatherpay recommend several different essential oils for the treatment of cold sores. Some of the oils most commonly recommended include: