🌿 Organic Antiviral Oil for Skin Blister Outbreaks | Below the Belt
Below the Belt is not a mass-produced product. It is an expert-level botanical topical skin oil 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 Below the Belt?
Whole-Plant Antiviral Support: Lemon balm, calendula, plantain, tulsi, oregano, and oatstraw in an olive oil base — six botanicals traditionally used across cultures to soothe red, raised, painful skin blisters and support the body's natural response to viral skin outbreaks, for a synergistic effect that single-ingredient products miss, long before modern research began to investigate why.
Organic Quality: Every batch is hand-blended using organic components to ensure you receive the full potency and purity of each botanical.
 
A Symphony of Botanicals
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Long used in folk medicine to soothe Herpes simplex lesions, traditionally valued for its calming and antiviral properties
Calendula: Traditionally prized for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties, known to ease discomfort and support the healing of red, raised, painful skin blisters
Plantain: Traditionally used for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, known to ease itching and calm the discomfort of painful skin blisters
Tulsi (Holy Basil): Traditionally valued for its antiviral properties, known to support the body's natural defenses and soothe irritated skin tissue
Oregano: Traditionally used for its potent antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, one of nature's most powerful botanical defenders
Oatstraw: Traditionally valued for its deeply soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, known to calm red, raised, painful skin blisters
Organic Olive Oil: A time-honored carrier oil that delivers the botanical compounds gently and effectively to sensitive skin tissue
 
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 research here.
The botanicals in this blend — including plantain, tulsi, oregano, calendula, and oatstraw — 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.
 
A Note from Donna
For broader support, pair Below the Belt with our Turkey Tail & Reishi Mushroom Tincture.   Medicinal mushrooms contain polysaccharides and triterpenes traditionally used to support the body's natural defenses against viral conditions — supporting the body from the inside while Below the Belt works topically from the outside. Read the research here.
 
Suggested Use
Apply directly to the affected area of skin at the first sign of discomfort, and up to 3 times daily. Store in a cool, dark location to preserve potency and longevity.
 
Caution: For topical, external use only. 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. ⚠️
 
1 oz bottle — $30
 
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Google Reviews & Testimonials ✅
Dana: "I had vulvitis after my honeymoon — itching, painful, red, swollen. Not long after applying, the itching became tolerable. I had been dying."
Due to strict  guidelines from the FTC and FDA, we are unable to publish all testimonials. Check out all our 5-star Google Reviews to read more customer experiences, leave a review there, or leave one on our website below. We appreciate the feedback!! Your positive experiences and shared insights are deeply appreciated and inspire us daily.
 
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.