🌿 Herp Herp Hooray! | Organic Cold Sore Relief Lip Balm
Herp Herp Hooray! is not a mass-produced product. It is an expert-level botanical cold sore relief lip balm formulated by Donna Cleary, a Clinical Herbalist and Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience at a Harvard teaching hospital. Her formulations draw on a hereditary Irish herbalism tradition documented to 1100 AD.
 
Why Choose Herp Herp Hooray!?
Whole-Plant Cold Sore Support: Lemon balm, tulsi, and plantain in an olive oil and beeswax base — three botanicals traditionally used across cultures to soothe cold sore discomfort, protect sensitive lip tissue, and support the skin's natural recovery process, for a synergistic effect that single-ingredient products miss.
Organic Quality: Every batch is hand-blended using organic components to ensure full potency and purity.
 
A Symphony of Botanicals
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Long used in folk medicine to soothe viral skin lesions and cold sore discomfort, traditionally valued for its calming and antiviral properties
Tulsi (Holy Basil): Traditionally valued in Ayurvedic practice for its antiviral properties, known in herbal tradition to support the body's natural defenses and soothe irritated skin tissue
Plantain: Traditionally used as a natural drawing and soothing herb with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, known in herbal tradition to ease discomfort and calm irritated skin tissue
Organic Olive Oil: A time-honored carrier oil prized for its skin-nourishing and anti-inflammatory properties, used to deliver the botanical compounds gently and effectively to sensitive lip tissue
Organic Beeswax: A natural emollient that creates a gentle protective barrier over affected tissue, locking in the botanical compounds for sustained contact with the skin
 
A Note from Donna
Donna used to get cold sore outbreaks on her lips regularly. She hasn't had a single outbreak since starting on Reishi in 2016. For broader support, she recommends pairing Herp Herp Hooray! with one of our Reishi Tincture Varieties — supporting the body from the inside while this balm works topically from the outside.
Also: if you experience outbreaks in other areas, our Below the Belt Organic Antiviral Oil for Skin Blister Outbreaks is formulated with the same botanical approach for sensitive skin elsewhere.
 
The Research Behind the Botanicals
Lemon balm has been studied specifically for its inhibitory activity against Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Read the lemon balm research here.
The other botanicals in this blend contain bioactive compounds explored in peer-reviewed research for their antiviral properties. Read the research here.
All research is shared for informational purposes only. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
 
Suggested Use
Apply directly to the affected area at the first sign of discomfort, up to 3 times daily. This soft, soothing balm forms a gentle protective layer over the affected area without pulling at sensitive skin. Comes in a convenient lip balm tin — easy to keep in your bag, pocket, or nightstand.
 
Caution: For topical, external use only. Do not ingest. If you have allergies to any listed ingredients, do not use this product. Discontinue use immediately if an allergic reaction occurs. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children. ⚠️
 
Lip balm tin — $15
 
***Need it quick? We have same-day delivery. For just $5 extra! Order by 4 pm and you'll have it by 7 pm. If you live within range of the shop, you'll find that option at checkout. Or you can order online and pick it up in the shop. We'll have it ready for you.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Reishi Variety tinctures complement this lip balm? Medicinal mushrooms contain polysaccharides and triterpenes traditionally used to support the body's natural defenses against viral conditions — pairing these Reishi tinctures with Herp Herp Hooray! creates a complete inside-out botanical protocol. Read the research here.
 
Disclaimer
The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. Please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires this notice.