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spray it on. This works well for herpes zoster (shingles) as well, which can be extremely painful. Spraying this solution onto the sores is the easiest method of application.
Deb Soule recommends drinking 2 to 4 cups of the following tea daily during a herpes outbreak or whenever a stressful situation occurs:
Nervous System Tea
2 parts oatstraw (Avena sativa)
2 parts linden (Tilia spp.)
2 parts lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
1 part calendula (Calendula officinalis)
1 part nettles (Urtica dioica)
1 part skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Place 6 tablespoons of herbs into a glass quart jar and pour boiling water over them. Secure the lid and steep 10 to 20 minutes. Drink throughout the day.
An antiviral tincture can help alleviate symptoms, and if taken early, can prevent an outbreak.
Antiviral Tincture
2 parts St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
2 parts echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
2 parts calendula (Calendula officinalis)
2 parts lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
1 part Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
1 part licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Self heal flower essence
Garlic flower essence
Combine tinctures. To each ounce of tincture, add 2 drops of each flower essence. Take 1 or 2 droppersful in water, three to four times daily.

 
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