Best Cold Sore Remedy and Prevention | Natural Plant Medicine, Scientifically Proven

St. John's Wort has a long tradition as a folk remedy for depression and skin issues, and modern scientific studies support its efficacy in these roles.


In particular, St. John's Wort is an all-natural plant medicine that can be used as a very effective anti-viral. I use it in a lip balm to prevent cold sores, and it has been a miraculous remedy.


If you experience cold sores, I encourage you to look into St. John's Wort oil. In this video, I explain what the plant is, how it works as an anti-viral, and how to use it to make your own lip balm.


0:40 What are cold sores? What causes them?
1:25 Who gets cold sores?
1:42 My experience with doctors and prescription medications
2:43 Taking matters into my own hands
3:30 How to prevent cold sores: UV radiation/sunlight, sunscreen
4:50 How to prevent cold sores: St. John's Wort as anti-viral, the claim
5:54 Western medicine vs. traditional/folk medicine; false dichotomy
7:00 Why pharmaceutical companies can't be trusted
7:54 Example: Opdivo advertisement
8:26 Lack of data on plant medicine
9:06 Medical studies proving efficacy of St. John's Wort as anti-depressant and anti-viral
10:05 My experience with St. John's Wort as cold sore preventative
10:31 Harvesting St. John's Wort for medicinal oil
11:07 What is St. John's Wort, as a plant? Hypericum Perforatum, Identifying traits, Hypericin, Hyperforin
11:55 Hypericin as antiviral; medical studies
12:29 Harvesting St. John's Wort for medicinal oil, cont'd
13:00 Using my homemade St. John's Wort oil
14:30 How to make your own lip balm with St. John's Wort oil and beeswax in 3:1 ratio, combining in glass container in double boiler
15:57 DISCLAIMERS:
16:17 I'm not a doctor
16:26 Generalized medical information may not apply to you
16:42 I'm not giving you medical advice
16:45 I don't recommend foraging for medicinal plants, both because it may not be environmentally friendly, and because it may be harmful to your health

17:38 Support sustainable businesses
18:05 I just want to encourage you to help yourself, and consider alternative medicine in a thoughtful, well-researched way


19:55 Surprise Bonus Advice! https://www.amazon.com/Compeed-Cold-P... [no affiliation]


I've used St. John's Wort oil and beeswax from Mountain Rose Herbs. https://mountainroseherbs.com/st-john... [again, no affiliation, and I encourage you to research a source for yourself that meets your needs and standards]