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If you receive oral sex from someone with a cold sore, how likely are you to get it on your genitals?
I got a few seconds of head from a girl that had something near her lip..she told me it was a pimple, not a cold sore...but I'm concerned. The next day I felt some pain in my leg and two days later I woke up with the tip of one of my fingers w/ pins and needles for a couple hours.
A cold sore is Herpes Simplex, and it is very contagious. On the mouth it is referred to as a cold sore, but when it spreads to other parts of the body or face, it is Herpes Simplex Virus!
Get to a doctor and have it checked out. oh, and by the way, I wouldn't tell a doctor how you got it! lol
The Best Herbs for Colds and Flu May Help with the H1N1 Swine Flu
There are many herbs that help fight the bacteria and viruses associated with colds and flu. No one knows exactly what will work for the H1N1 Swine Flu, but many of these herbs should still be of help with the symptoms.
What are the favorite herbs used by herbalists? Below is a list of those herbs that many herbalists rely on time and time again to assist the body through the aches and pains, congestion, sore throats, and coughs from the seasonal flu.
- Elder. Elder flowers and berries are a favorite of herbalists. You can buy this in a tincture or syrup from many health food stores. It is good for overall cold and flu conditions. It relieves bronchial congestion and ear infections.
- Garlic and onions. These are anti everything that is bad for you—bacteria, viruses and more. Garlic can be eaten in its raw form for its excellent healing properties. Just crush a clove of garlic and mix it with a spoon of honey and swallow. Both garlic and onions give soups and broth flavor and is a great way to take in those healing qualities. Onions have been used as a poultice on the throat for sore throats.
- Horehound and Coltsfoot. Both of these herbs are for coughs. The best way to take horehound is as a candy! Coltsfoot has been a favorite for coughs for centuries.
- Chamomile. This relaxing and calming herb is for your aches and pains. It can also help relieve coughing spasms. Chamomile will help you relax so you can sleep better.
- Mullein. This is a lymph mover. Massage mullein tincture into your lymph glands and it will help unclog them and get them moving. This helps to flush the virus and toxins out of your system. Drink 2 cups of mullein tea a day and it will relieve sore throat and lung congestion.
- Sage and Thyme. These aromatic herbs help unclog those sinuses. They are powerful medicine for congestion. Put 1-2 drops of essential oil in a bowl of hot water. Lean over the bowl, cover your head with a towel and gently breathe in.
- Have a pine tree? Chew on pine needles or make a tea from them to soothe sore throats and relieve lung congestion.
These are just a few of the wonderful medicinal herbs that many herbalists consider tried and true. I know I’ll be keeping them on hand for any type of flu.
©2009 Shanna Ohmes
About the Author
Shanna has studied herbs, nutrition, healthy eating and naturalist studies through courses and self-study for 10 years. She writes about traditional diets and how to prepare them, debunks health myths, and shares what she has learned through her free newsletters. To learn more click here The Natural Living Site
