Cures For Herpes 01. Lemon Balm Lemon balm is proved to be one of the effective anti viral as well as non toxic herbs which can be used in treating the infection. Lemon balm, being a member of mint family, can be consumed along with other food items to cure the infection very efficiently. 02. Chamomile The antibacterial and antiviral properties of this herb are found to be very useful in treating the infection completely and efficiently. Having a chamomile bath can be very useful in affording a relief from the symptoms of shingles infection. 03. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is known to be one of the excellent herbal cures for shingles and several other skin disorders. The anti inflammatory properties of this herb are proved to be practical in reducing the pain as well as clearing the blisters caused due to shingles. 04. Mullein Mullein leaves as well as flowers are found to be advantageous in curing the shingles very effectively. The incredible medicinal properties of this herb are proved to be valuable in reducing the pain caused due to shingles. A few dried leaves of mullein can be boiled in a cup of water for about 15 minutes to prepare a decoction. Warm compresses can be applied over the rashes using a cotton ball by dipping in this decoction. This is one of the tremendous herbal cures in the case of shingles. 05. Echinacea This is an excellent herbal remedy in the case of shingles and other skin infections. Echinacea is found to be useful in treating viral as well as bacterial infections. Symptoms of shingles including inflammation and itching can be cured entirely by using this herb. The herb is also proved to be advantageous in enhancing the body resistance. 06. Licorice Root Studies have been conducted showing that licorice is effect against viruses such as hepatitis C, the human respiratory syncytial virus, enterovirus 71, and VZV (Varicella-zoster virus which is the etiologic agent of two diseases, varicella [chicken pox] and zoster [shingles]). Passion flower, oats, Jamaican dogwood, St. John’s wort, valerian etc. are some other effective herbal cures which may work in treating shingles. 07. Vitamin C Some studies suggest that high, intravenous doses of the antioxidant vitamin C may help reduce pain caused by shingles. A case study published by The Korean Journal of Pain in June 2011 reported that in a shingles patient who did not respond well to conventional therapy, administration of intravenous vitamin C resulted in an immediate reduction in pain. Another case study, published in Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine in April 2011, concluded that 7.5 g of vitamin C, administered intravenously every other day, in combination with cantharidin, a poison secreted by the Spanish fly, resulted in a significant reduction of shingles-related pain after two weeks of treatments. There are 3 different forms of herpes Herpes Simplex Virus-1: The symptoms of HSV-1 herpes simplex infection are cold sores, fever with blisters occurring on the lips, the mouth and even, near the eyes. Herpes Simplex Virus-2: The herpes simplex HSV-2 causes genital herpes. This type of herpes is characterized by fluid released from herpes blisters and sores near the genitals. Herpes Varicella Zoster Virus: This type of herpes virus causes shingles and chickenpox. The infection in this case causes blisters on the abdomen,buttocks, face, arms and legs. The same herbs work for all 3.
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