In case you hadn’t realized it, those busy bees can help you get rid of cold sores. Surprised? Don’t be, no pun intended.

You’ve likely heard of the good deeds a little honey can do when you have a nasty sore throat and cough. Well, beeswax, and a host of other oils and herbs, can also get rid of cold sores and more.

The mixture covers the infected area and enables it to heal without further irritation. Get rid of cold sores quicker than you think by applying it several times a day.

In addition to cold sores, beeswax based products can also work their magic on other minor sores, and bites, from insects. They work the same way, and help you to avoid scratching them into a worse condition.

This can also help if you have a stuffed nose. The herbs can help you breathe a little easier. Use several times a day, but don’t overdo it.

Also good for stuffy noses is chamomile tea. Some folks even pour the full teapot into a large bowl or basin and sit with your head over the bowl. Use a towel to keep the moisture in. Inhale. Spend a little bit of time like this, and you will be breathing easier.

If nothing seems to have changed after a few days, then the product may not be working for you, and you should try something else. Consult a health care professional.

Always take note if a product seems to make a condition worse or has an adverse effect. Stop using it, and head to the doctor or clinic. Or check for a health information number that you can call and ask questions. Keep the container with you, and write down your questions or symptoms beforehand so that you can calmly explain the situation to the health care professional on the phone.

Make sure you do not share your cold sore with anyone! When you feel a cold sore coming on, alert your partner and family of the situation, so they will not be tempted to get near your face.

This means being careful not to kiss, not to share utensils or toiletries, such as toothbrushes. That also means no taste-testing food while cooking or indulging the chef either.

Keep your hands away from it, as well as your tongue. Leaving it alone, and allowing it to heal, is the best way to go. The less you think about it, the faster you’ll be done with it.

Avoid citrus and spicy foods, as these will only irritate the area further, which is unpleasant, to say the least.

While you cannot always control what causes them, cold sores are known to crop up in times of stress, when you’re tired, when you’re getting a cold, or presented with a new situation. So be aware of such situations, and try to hydrate and get sleep when necessary.

Those busy bees are good for more than making honey. Their beeswax helps protect and heal. It can help you get rid of cold sores.