If you have a cold sore, you will never recover completely. This means the herpes simplex virus type 1 will always remain in your body. A study explains why. Cold sore victims have defective genes. This weakens the immune system which poses a vulnerability against the virus. Yet, you can beef up your immune system so it can deal with the virus more effectively.
We all know that HVS1 actually is responsible for cold sores. In the U.S. alone, about 60 percent of adults are infected with this virus. This is an evidence of how contagious is the virus. Recently, the Scottish scientists have learned that cold sore sufferers have a mutation in a gene that contributes to a strong immune system against the herpes virus. They studied thousands of genes to pinpoint the right protein that is used by the immune system to fight the virus. This means that certain genes can keep the HSV1 at bay. So if the genes are mutated, the immune system will be more susceptible to the HSV1. And this will lead to the cold sore outbreaks. Professor Juergen Haas, of the University of Edinburgh’s Division of Pathway Medicine commented that "most people carry the cold sore strain of the herpes simplex virus, but until now we never knew why only some of them develop cold sores. Knowing that susceptibility to the virus involved relates to people’s genes reinforces the need to research, not only the evolution of viruses themselves, but also the susceptibility of hosts to infection". If you have recurrent cold sores, you should take lysine supplements. They can boost your immune system, reducing the chances of outbreak.
Sometimes, prescriptions make your cold sore worse. Herpes simplex virus 1 can develop resistance against certain medications, making them far less effective in treating cold sores. If you are considering herbal cold sore remedies, here are some herbs that may help to stop the virus from multiplying.
One of my favorite cold sore remedy for dealing with the herpes virus is lemon balm. This gentle, tonic herb has strong anti-viral properties. Herbalist, Heather Nic an Fleishdier has a great cold sore home remedy. She has great success removing the herpes virus from her body by drinking infusions of lemon balm and St. John's Wort on a daily basis. See more at: http://www.learningherbs.com/cold_sore_home_remedies.html
Dynamiclear is a herbal topical remedy for cold sores. It contains St. John’s wart extract that works in healing wounds and blisters. It also contains copper sulfate which is a sulfuric compound. Sulfur is known to heal all sorts of skin diseases throughout centuries. See more at: http://coldsorebuster.info
Taken preventively as well as during an outbreak anti-viral herbs can help to minimize the virus from replicating and stop it from attaching to cells. Garlic (Allium sativum.) St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Aloe (Aloe vera) Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) See more at: http://www.methowvalleyherbs.com/2009/10/herbal-considerations-for-cold-sores.html
Immunomodulating herbs build and strengthen the immune system. Immunomodulating herbs support your immune system, making your body less vulnerable to the virus herpes simplex 1. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) Shitake (Lentinula edodes) Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) See more at: http://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/cold-sore-remedies.html
