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Herpes labialis

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Start antivirals early if they have a prescription plan. Topical Melissa has some human herpes-labialis data. It does not treat HSV encephalitis, eczema herpeticum, or eye involvement. Tea tree on the lip is irritation more than antiviral.

Primary plants

  1. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
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    Lemon balmHuman data

    Melissa officinalis

    Topical Melissa: small human cold-sore file. Not valacyclovir.

    Typical. Cream at prodrome as labeled. Not an oral extract protocol for HSV.

    Safety. Not ocular HSV. Not eczema herpeticum.

Supportive plants1
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
    Tea treeStrong traditional
    Melaleuca alternifolia

    Sometimes used; irritation often exceeds benefit on the lip.

    Typical. If used at all, highly diluted — and not instead of an antiviral.

    Safety. Burns, allergy. Never ingest.

When this is not enough

  • Eye involvement, eczema herpeticum, immunosuppression, first neonatal exposure questions

Rooted is a private clinical reference for licensed practitioners. It is educational, not a treatment protocol, and not a substitute for the chart, the exam, or pharmacy review. Plant medicines interact with drugs and can harm liver, kidney, heart, pregnancy, and children.

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