Oregano Oil for Cold Sores

By: Thomas Morva
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:20:38
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Cold sores can be irritable, even crippling when they are extremely itchy. Traditional medicine does not help a lot, because over-the-counter drugs cannot kill the virus. In most cases, you just have to wait for the cold sore to dry up and become dormant. There is not much you can do. Or is there?

According to herbal medicine experts, there is something you can do. A bottle of oregano oil can do wonders. You may have heard of oregano oil in a culinary context, but it is actually a healing oil, too. It is basically an essential oil distilled from the oregano plant. It contains varying amounts of thymol and carvacol, two compounds that have the ability to prevent the growth of fungi, worms, and possibly other organisms.

Oregano oil is the underdog of dermatology - not many products contain it, but it can do wonders for inflamed and infected skin. It soothes and helps repair areas of the skin that are itchy and is therefore very effective in relieving cold sores. Just apply oregano oil directly to the area infected to instantly soothe the itchy sensation.

Some reminders

Purchase only high-quality oregano oil from trusted herbal medicine stores. There are oregano oils bottled with other active ingredients for even more effective cold core healing.

Remember that oregano oil, when taken in large dosages, can reduce the body's ability to absorb iron. But it has no known side effects when applied to the skin moderately. If in doubt, consult your doctor before you use it.

Cold sores are not only irritating - handled improperly, they can be contagious and cause other illnesses. Never touch your eyes right after touching the infected area, because the puss on your hand, when rubbed onto the eyes, can cause severe eye infections and even blindness in some cases. The infection can also affect the brain if it becomes severe.

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