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Cold Sore Balm
Lemon balm is wonderful for aiding the body in clearing up cold sores (herpes simplex virus) which are miserable and embarassing to have in the first place.
At the first sign of that tingling feeling around the lips and mouth, start applying this lip balm. You can also use this as a great lip moisturizer and I enjoy using it as a daily lip balm.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp cocoa butter (or 4 wafers)
2 Tbsp lemon balm infused coconut oil
1 Tbsp beeswax
7 drops Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
6 drops melissa essential oil (optional since it is so expensive)
Directions
Make an herbal oil using lemon balm and coconut oil.
Melt the lemon balm oil, beeswax, and cocoa butter over very low heat.
Remove and add the essential oils, stir well, and pour into lip balm tubes or containers and let them sit until hardened.
Cap and label.
Apply liberally when dealing with a cold sore or use as a daily lip balm.
