The herpes simplex virus or HSV is a virus which usually causes skin infections. It has two types: HSV-1 which causes small blisters or cold sores in the mouth, lips or eye; and HSV-2 which affects the genital area. When a person gets infected with any of the herpes simplex viruses, he or she will have it for life as there is no permanent cure available yet. The herpes virus may just remain latent in the nervous system until something triggers an outbreak such as if the patient’s immune system is compromised. The patient can just take some prescription medication to control outbreaks or to prevent them from happening. There are also some natural treatments available which could help in managing the virus. Here are some reviews on them.

1. H-Balm or H-Balm Daily

These are two all-natural and organic topical treatments for herpes which have been studied in independently published clinical trials to have the ability of deactivating and destroying the herpes simplex virus. It is made with pure essential oils from antiviral plant extracts including melissa and lemon balm. The oils attack the common symptoms experienced by individuals infected with herpes. The oils are soluble, allowing it to directly penetrate into the bloodstream through topical application, eliminating cold sores and helping to make the herpes virus inactive again. Its manufacturers say that H-Balm should be applied a couple of times daily to effectively manage and eliminate herpes and cold sores.

The good thing about this product is that because it is natural, it does not cause any side effects and is also non-invasive. It is also more affordable compared to the cost of prescription medication. Patients who have tried using H-Balm say that by applying some on cold sores using a Q-tip for several times a day, they would shrink and disappear in as short as a day or two and leaves no sign that you ever had one. It can also be applied on areas where they feel a cold sore about to appear. H-Balm was also observed to have the effect of reducing the frequency of outbreaks.

2. Lemon Balm Cream

This is another natural herbal herpes remedy for cold sores which is made from natural ingredients including beeswax, pure olive oil, Slippery Elm Root, Comfrey, Plantain, Echinacea, Calendula and the leaves and flowers of St. John’s Wort, Black Walnut Hulls, Black Tourmaline Gem Essence, Hyssop Flower Essence and Tea Tree Essential Oils. It is a soothing cream which helps in getting rid of cold sores brought about by herpes and in relieving persistent skin problems. Users of this product say that there has been significant improvement in their cold sore problem.

3. Quantum Super Lysine Plus

This supplement has been formulated to treat herpes outbreaks and to prevent future ones. Aside from Lysine, it contains vitamin C, garlic, Echinacea, propolis PE, goldenseal root and licorice root which can effectively strengthen the immune system, warding off all kinds of infections.

Users say that taking this product on a daily basis can dramatically reduce the recurrences of outbreaks. They also observed that they were less likely to get sick in general.

These are just some of the natural products which have been formulated to help patients with herpes deal with and manage outbreaks. However, you must remember that a consultation with a physician is necessary before trying out any type of medication.