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Can you swab some lemon balm extract directly on cold sores?
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Yes, partly depends: This is a good question. The strongest form of lemon balm is the essential oil- authorities say it is OK to apply even that directly onto lesions, but it would be wise to dilute it 1 part to 5-10 parts in olive or coconut oil. Extracts are already diluted,usually at least 1:5, so it is fine to use them directly without further dilution. See https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lemon-balm
Answered 5/24/2014
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Sure you can: But there will be no effect on the healing time.
Answered 9/28/2016
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