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I have heard of numerous benefits to including garlic in your diet. However, treating cold sores (herpes simplex) is the only medicinal use of garlic that I know from experience to be effective. Unfortunately, I get pesky cold sores on occasion, which can be embarrassing. I wanted a quick fix to get rid of the nasty things, but none of the over-the-counter products were working. I did a little research and came across an article which suggested treating cold sores with garlic to speed their healing. I didn't really expect it to work, but at that point was willing to try anything. To my amazement, it really did help the sore to heal faster and was much cheaper than the creams and ointments available at the drug store.
Just remove the skin and hold the clove to the sore for about 5 minutes. It can sting a little, depending at how developed the sore is, but it only lasts for a few seconds. Repeat this a few times a day until your sore is healed.

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