> I tried this product myself and found it so unpleasantly bitter ... that I decided having the thrush was the better option. I can't imagine getting a baby to accept it in an oral treatment. Did I get a bad bottle, or is it always like this? > Barbara Ash, MA, IBCLC > I've never used it orally - wouldn't know what dilution to use. However, applied topically and diluted 1:10 with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, it certainly prevents cold sores getting to that awful crusty stage. My partner used some last month and the cold sore was gone within 24 hours. Jessica Trainee, Breastfeeding Network London *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html