Cold Sores - Herpes Simplex Virus
Homeopathic Treatment Considerations

Cold sores are small, fluid filled blisters that develop around the mouth. They are due to an infection by the Herpes Simplex Virus and can be difficult to get rid of completely as the virus remains dormant in the skin. Common causes of cold sores are dental treatment, sunburn, and physical or emotional stress.

Cold sores have been treated by homeopathy.

Cold sores require detailed specific prescribing of the "right" homeopathic remedy.

Trial and error or shotgun prescribing does not work, and therefore we don't recommend self-medication. In fact, self-medication will complicate the overall symptom picture.

Below are only some of the remedies we may prescribe, please note how important the individual symptom picture is. Only when all symptoms, aggravation or amelioration are taken into consideration can a specific homeopathic remedy be selected. A further consideration is given to the potency of the remedy.

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Homeopathic Treatment Considerations:

Capsicum annum - Extreme thirst, and a very inflamed, sore mouth.
Dulcamara - Tongue is dry and the surface feels rough. The sufferer experiences a sore throat with thick, sticky saliva which tastes soapy. Symptoms are worsened by the cold.
Natrum muriaticum - Mouth feels dry, while the tongue and lips are numb and dry with occasional tingling feeling. A crack in the middle of the lower lip is prevalent.
Rhus toxicodendron - The cold sores are all around the mouth and may extend as far as the chin. The corners of the mouth ulcerate and the tongue has a red tip, and feels sore; may be coated and cracked.

NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this website is accurate and current. We do not recommend self-medication, the information herein is not designed to replace the expert and individual medical advice provided by your Homeopath.