How to Eliminate Cold Sores Using the Melissa Herb

The Melissa herb is known for its healing and soothing effects. Cold sores can be an expensive ailment if you don't have the knowledge and know-how to get rid of them yourself. The old adage "If you want something done you have to do it yourself" is invaluable in this case. In the 19th century, Melissa leaves were once dipped in red wine and used as a potion to help cure mental illness and lowered spirits. This herb can also be used for indigestion and insomnia, among many other valuable uses.

Things You'll Need

• Eyedropper
• Bottle of Melissa essential oil
• Bottle of sunflower oil
• Cotton swab

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Instructions

• 1

  Use the eyedropper and suck in two drops of Melissa essential oil.

• 2

  Hold the cotton swab and deposit two drops of the Melissa essential oil on one end of the swab.

• 3

  Clean and rinse the eyedropper with warm water and a clean cloth, then use it to suck in three drops of sunflower oil. Deposit the sunflower oil onto the other end of the cotton swab.

• 4

  Apply the sunflower-oil end of the swab to your cold sores. Reverse the cotton swab and apply the Melissa essential oil to your cold sores.

• 5

  Repeat Steps 1 through 4 two to three times daily.