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Reishi is available in powder or supplement form. It is also believed to work against acyclovir-resistant strains of the herpes virus. Extracts of this herb have been found to be effective against both herpes simplex 1 and 2 viruses. The herb self-heal, also known as Prunella vulgaris is a perennial plant commonly found in China and Europe. For more information about cold sores on lip propolis, read the Propolis Fact Sheet. It is believed to work by preventing the virus from entering body cells and by blocking the replication and spread of the virus. A study found that propolis was active against herpes simplex 1 virus.