Jan’s son had some health issues and at times would break out in cold sores.  She found a product at a health food store that worked and decided to make an herbal version.

This recipe uses lemon balm. Lemon balm has strong anti-viral properties.  It can also speed up healing time.  Jan explains how to make lemon balm infused oil using two different methods.  She then shares her lip balm recipe which uses the lemon balm infused oil, several other oils, Shea butter, essential oil and more.  The preparation process is really easy.

This balm works not only on cold sores but also as a healing salve for minor scrapes and dry skin.

I like to put lip balm in round tins just like these

Homemade Cold Sore Healing Lip Balm Recipe