Lemon balm cream can be used on insect bites, allergies, cuts, scrapes and wounds. It is best known in recent years for the natural healing of herpes and herpes cold sores.
Lemon Balm contains eugenol, which kills bacteria and has been shown to calm muscles and numb tissues. It also contains tannins that contribute to its antiviral effects, as well as terpenes that add to its soothing effects.
In scientific studies, lemon balm’s herbal properties has been shown to combat and heal cold sores due to the herpes virus. Applied to the affected area, lemon balm helps heal cold the sores in about 2-4 days.
Lemon balm is also very useful on chicken pox and shingles. As both chicken pox and shingles are of the same virus family as herpes, it can be used for naturally healing the sores. Lemon Balm used topically, on the sores of chicken pox and shingles will help them heal much quicker than on their own.
Directions: For best results dab onto affected area 3-4 times a day. Be sure to wash hands before applications. If using on herpes cold sores, be sure not to put your fingers back into the container after applying. This may contaminate the rest of the container.