Natural remedies for herpes

Natural herbal treatments that may help genital herpes

There are alternatives to prescription drugs that have been shown to effectively treat the symptoms of genital herpes. The Egyptians, Chinese and Native Americans have used some of these herbal supplements for thousands of years as a cure to a variety of ailments. The herbal treatments listed below are described as to how they treat the symptoms of genital herpes.
 

Aspirin

Taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help relieve the pain and inflammation that come with a genital herpes outbreak.

Soaking in warm water

Some doctors recommend soaking the affected area in warm water to help alleviate the painful symptoms from a genital herpes outbreak. It is important to pat the area dry after soaking and to wear cotton underwear to absorb additional moisture from the treated area.

Echinacea

Echinacea is an herb that is believed to help boost the immune system. While scientists have studied the herbal extract, no supporting evidence has been documented yet as to its effectiveness.

Bee propolis

Applying propolis to sores produced from a genital herpes outbreak has been shown to help heal the sores more rapidly. Propolis is a waxy substance that is produced by honeybees. A clinical study showed that sores healed more quickly with propolis than with the antiviral drug acyclovir.

Gypsy mushroom

A gypsy mushroom called Rozites Caperata has been shown to contain chemicals that fight both herpes simplex virus type-1 and herpes simplex virus type-2.

Selfheal plant

The herb Prunella Vulgaris has also been shown to contain chemicals that fight both herpes simplex virus type-1 and herpes simplex virus type-2.

Tea tree oil

Tea Tree Oil is a natural germicide and antibacterial that has been used to treat the outbreak symptoms of genital herpes.

Melissa

Lemmon Balm, also known as Melissa, is a natural antibacterial that has been used to treat the outbreak symptoms of genital herpes.

Aloe vera

Aloe Vera, used both as an ointment and drink, has been shown to treat the symptoms of genital herpes.

Alkaline diet

Alkaline Diets are those that promote a proper pH. Proper pH levels in the body should fall somewhere between 7.35 and 7.45. A balanced internal pH level means that your internal organs and blood are capable of working at their most efficient level. Efficiency in performing daily processes includes an immune system that is working at its peak. A strong and efficient immune system is key to dealing with viral infections such as herpes simplex-2.

Stress management

Stress management should be another consideration as part of a self care regiment for genital herpes. Physiological responses to stress in our lives tend to weaken our immune system. Genital and oral herpes outbreaks have been shown to occur more frequently when are bodies are reacting to stress.

Although the listed alternative treatments have been proven to work in independent studies, these alternative medicines have not been tested and approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and are considered nutritional supplements, not medicines.

 

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