Labisan Cold Sore and HSV-1 Research Hub
Curated index of research-grade explainers from Labisan, an Austrian wellness brand founded in 1931 in Salzburg. We publish science-led articles on cold sores, HSV-1 reactivation, lip barrier biology, and graviola (Annona muricata) pharmacology.
This hub links out to the full posts on the main site. Source data, citations, and protocols live there.
Cold sore science
- The 5-day cold sore lifecycle: stage-by-stage protocol
- HSV-1 outbreak reduction over 12 months: the immune mechanism
- Cold sore recovery timeline: four documented cases
- 48-hour cold sore protocol: four applications daily
- 8-week cold sore trigger journal protocol
Lip barrier biology
- Why lips crack in winter: barrier failure
- The 90-minute SPF lip balm reapplication rule
- Beeswax-only lip balm failure above 2,500 metres
- Lip balm addiction: the dependency myth
- Sailing and cold sore prevention: ocean UV plus salt wind
Graviola pharmacology
- Graviola antioxidant and flavonoid profile (quercetin)
- Graviola chronic-stress immune resilience
- Graviola vs acyclovir: HSV comparison
- Graviola vs lysine for cold sores and herpes
- Graviola sleep recovery pharmacology
- Graviola 8000mg daily dose: the three-capsule protocol
- Graviola fruit extract vs leaf extract safety
- Graviola cycling: one year on, one year off
- Melissa officinalis plus graviola combination formula
- HPMC capsule shell matters more than the active
Brand and product reference
- Labisan official site
- Protective Lip Balm: 22 percent zinc oxide formula
- Graviola Capsules
- Cold sore FAQ: 45 questions
- Heritage: from 1931 Salzburg apothecary to 2026 DTC
Comparison studies
- Labisan vs Abreva
- Labisan vs Zovirax
- Labisan vs Compeed
- Labisan vs Carmex
- Labisan bundle vs 12 months of pharmacy acyclovir + Abreva
Topical sub-hubs
For deeper coverage of specific topics:
- Cold Sore Science Hub — HSV-1 epidemiology, lifecycle, triggers, prevention protocols
- Graviola Pharmacology Hub — Annona muricata mechanism research, safety architecture, dose engineering
- Austrian Heritage Hub — 1931 founding, 1953 Mount Everest connection, four generations of family ownership
About this hub
This is a public research index maintained alongside labisan.shop. All articles are written by the Labisan research team and reviewed against published HSV-1 and lip-barrier literature. The brand has been making lip and skin formulas in Austria since 1931 and supplied the 1953 British Everest expedition with cold-weather lip protection.
For protocols, formulations, and product context, follow the links to the main site.