Cranberries may be an effective treatment for the herpes virus, researchers claim. The berry is known to be effective in treating bladder conditions. But experts at the Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan say in Chemistry and Industry they could also treat the cold sores and genital herpes virus. However UK experts said there was not enough evidence to suggest people should eat or drink cranberries to treat herpes. The study is also featured in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
