Try An Herbal Approach

Try echinacea to stimulate your immune system and burdock root as a gentle cleansing tonic. Here’s a recipe by herbalist Aviva Romm. Toss 1 ounce each of dried echinacea and burdock root into a quart of boiling water. Let the herbs steep for 4 to 8 hours, then strain the liquid. To treat an outbreak, drink 4 cups a day until the blisters disappear. To prevent recurrent outbreaks, drink 1/2 cup two to four times a day. You can use this infusion for up to 3 months. After that, take a 3-day break after each 27-day stretch.