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Balm: Blister Anti-Viral
Evidence-based Relief and Healing
This anti-viral, anti-fungal ointment contains ingredients proven to heal herpes, cold sores, and viral blisters in half the time and helps resolve episodes of psoriasis, eczema, and other skin eruptions.
Unlock the power of Lemon Balm!
Research shows that lemon balm Melissa officinalis is an effective remedy against the herpes simplex virus. Studies reveal its antiviral action, specifically targeting Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). In a 5-day study, melissa balm treatment showed a reduced healing period, reduced spread of the infection and rapid effect on typical symptoms. This herb from the mint family has shown promising results in expediting the healing process of cold sores and diminishing symptoms' severity when applied topically.
Keep some on hand! It works!
10g in a 15mL metal jar with screw-on cap
Directions: Apply multiple times a day as soon as symptoms start until the sores heal.
Ingredients: avocado oil Persea americana, * ***Calendula officinalis infused in * ***sunflower seed oil* Helianthus annuus, * Arnica Arnica montana infused in olive oil Oleo Europa, * **beeswax Cera alba, * evening primrose oil Oenothera biennis, * **cocoa butter Theobroma cacao, vitamine E mixed tocopherols, essential oils of: *lavender Lavandula angustifolia, peppermint Mentha piperita, *tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia, lemon balm Melissa officinalis in *jojoba oil Simmondsia Chinensis and **frankincense Boswellia carterii.
*organically farmed **fairly traded ***Local Ontario
The blister balm is working perfectly on my dermatitis. Thank you again!
~ Deb Wiles
#NaturalHealing #AntiviralHerbs #HerbalRemedies #ColdSores #LemonBalm
To Learn More
Allahverdiyev, A and Duran, N (2004). Antiviral activity of the volatile oils of Melissa officinalis L. against Herpes simplex virus type-2. Phytomedicine. 11, (7) pg: 657-61
Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann J. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000:230-232.
de Sousa AC, Alviano DS, Blank AF, Alves PB, Alviano CS, Gattass CR. Melissa officinalis L. essential oil: antitumoral and antioxidant activities. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2004;56(5):677-81.
Ernst E. The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Edinburgh: Mosby; 2001:169.
Gaby, A (2006). Natural Remedies for Herpes simplex. Alternative Medicine Review. 11 (2) pg: 93-101.
Gayle, E and Brinckmann, J (2017). HerbalGram; American Botanical Council. Melissa Officinalis. 115 pg: 8-16.
Geuenich S, Goffinet C, Venzke S, Nolkemper S, Baumann I, Plinkert P, Reichling J, Keppler OT. Aqueous extracts from peppermint, sage and lemon balm leaves display potent anti-HIV-1 activity by increasing the virion density. Retrovirology. 2008;5:27.
Ghaffariyan S, Mohammadi SA, Aharizad S. DNA isolation protocol for the medicinal plant lemon balm (Melissa ofiicinalis, Lamiaceae). Genet Mol Res. 2012;11(2):1049-57.
Koytchev R, Alken RG, Dundarov S. Balm mint extract (Lo-701) for topical treatment of recurring herpes labialis. Phytomedicine. 1999;6(4):225-230
LaValle JB, Krinsky DL, Hawkins EB, et al. Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide. Hudson, OH: LexiComp; 2000:469.
Mazzanti G, Battinelli L, Pompeo C, Serrilli AM, Rossi R, Sauzullo I, et al. Inhibitory activity of Melissa officinalis L. extract on Herpes simplex virus type 2 replication. Nat Prod Res. 2008;22(16):1433-40.
Miraj, S et al (2016). Melissa officinalis L: A Review Study With an Antioxidant Prospective. Journal of Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 22 (3), pg: 385-394.
Nolkemper S, Reichling J, Stintzing FC, Carle R, Schnitzler P. Antiviral Effect of Aqueous Extracts from Species of the Lamiaceae Family against Herpes simplex Virus Type 1 and Type 2 in vitro. Planta Med. 2006;72(15):1378-82.
Patora J, Klimek B. Flavonoids from lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L., Lamiaceae). Acta Pol Pharm. 2002;59(2):139-43.
Rakel: Integrative Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier Saunders; 2012.
Rotblatt M, Ziment I. Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine. Philadelphia, PA: Hanley & Belfus, Inc; 2002:249-251.
Schnitzler P, Schuhmacher A, Astani A, Reichling J. Melissa officinalis oil affects infectivity of enveloped herpes viruses. Phytomedicine. 2008;15(9):734-40.
Comments
#1 traceytf : I was in hell with my Zoster virus outbreak. Thank you.
Finally doing so much better thanks to Tracey Tief Blister Balm available at Anarres Apothecary. It made such a huge difference. I was in hell with my Zoster virus outbreak. Thank you
~ Peter Uniat, September 17, 2021 on Facebook
#2 Petra Thomas : Continued Success
I've been using this product to help with cold sores for five years. It has consistently provided the fastest healing time, easiest pain and discomfort management, and calming effects possible. Even when I don't have any medicinal need, this balm is a lovely daily use lipbalm to stop my lips from cracking or otherwise drying out.
#3 petrathomasg : Top Notch
This and L-lysiene have made my cold sores heal twice as quickly, if they appear at all. I start applying as soon as I feel the tingle, take a vitamin with a litre of water, and more often than not the sore goes away before even breaking the surface. Totally magical and a huge step from wanting to hide myself away for a week every time a cold sore would destroy my lips. The sores are smaller, less painful, and less visible, and don't recur again quickly.
#4 trhea : It's so good it's a problem...
I've been getting cold sores my whole life since I was a baby. Most of my baby pictures are only sorta cute. My mom used blistex, then I got a perscription, then I used Abreva (which was magical once and then stopped working), and then I started using pure lavender oil which I really enjoyed because it was making me really high all day (lips are just under the nose, and all...) but then I tried Tracey's blister balm and that's when I knew there was something to all this essential oil stuff. It reduced redness and soreness, stopped spreading, and decreased the healing time. And... it still works! I used to cry when I got cold sores because they were so uncomfortable and huge and ugly, but now, I get excited to use Tracey's balm and see how quickly it will heal this time! I never thought I could come to tolerate let alone ENJOY a cold sore... it's weird.
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