Remedies For Herpes Treatment

Herpes is an infection, caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a very itchy and painful problem, generally seen in both men and women. It appears in the form of small red, swelled and liquid-filled blisters or sores near eyes, mouth, lips, and genitals. Herpes simplex virus enters the human body through direct (sex, kiss, touch) or indirect (sharing personal items) contact with the infected person. They are highly contagious and cause various severe diseases, like brain infection, cancer, chickenpox, etc. In men, herpes blisters emerge on the penis, buttocks, anus, thighs, scrotum, inside the urethra, or inside the penis. In women, they appear on buttocks, cervix, vaginal area, anus, and external genitals. With the help of home remedies and preventive measures, this ailment can be minimized to a great extent.

The symptoms of herpes are so mild that they are not observable. The symptoms do not surface even for several months after you get attacked by the virus.

Can you treat herpes at home? Well, yes! Here are some easy and quick natural remedies for herpes outbreak. Take a look.

Olive Oil. Olive oil is known for moisturizing the skin. It is rich in anti-oxidants and is one of the best home remedies for herpes sores. Take one cup of olive oil. Heat it in a pot and add some lavender oil and bee wax in it. Let the mixture cool down. After cooling, apply the mixture on the infected area.

Tea Tree Oil. To heal the herpes sores outbreak, tea tree oil is a useful remedy. Take some water in a glass. Add few drops of tea tree oil and gargle to remove ulcers from mouth. For genital herpes, use an eye-dropper to put drops on the infected area.

Try echinacea. Long used in the fight against colds and infections, echinacea is a natural herbal  remedy that has gained in popularity over the recent years. Echinacea may be ingested as pressed juice, as a tincture, or as an extract (i.e. tea). Although many people have taken to using echinacea in order to treat herpes, no scientific basis exists for saying that echinacea helps treat herpes.

Use baking soda to dry herpes sores. Baking soda is another time-tested substance for anything from smelly fridges to smelly underarms, as well as a toothpaste and acne treatment. Baking soda can help dry out moist or oozing lesions, thereby helping them disappear faster. As a dry agent, baking soda is clean and absorbent, though still not a doctor-recommended treatment option.

Use lysine or L-lysine to prevent outbreaks. Lysine is an essential amino acid that does a number of things for the human body (absorb calcium, form collagen, and produce carnitine, among others). In the case of herpes, lysine may help to prevent an outbreak by blocking arginine, which helps in herpes replication. Still, the clinical trials using lysine have been mixed, and scientists believe that lysine is better at preventing an outbreak than treating one.

See a herbalist. You may wish to consult a herbalist about the possibility of finding an herbal solution to herpes. Herpes ulcers are usually very sore and excruciatingly painful. Many herbs mentioned in Ayurveda, have been used for thousands of years to soothe the burning, itching and the tingling sensation. Herbs such as Chandana (Santalum album), Devadaru (Cedrus devdar), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Ficus group plants like Ficus bengalenis and sacred fig (Ficus religiosa), Sariva (Hemidesmus Indicus), Utpala (lotus), Yesthimadu (Glycirhiza glabra), are well known for their cooling powers on the skin. A mixture of the aforementioned herbs in equal proportions can be prepared and used in the following manner to help soothe Herpes ulcers and blisters.

Lemon Balm. Lemon balm is one of the most effective herbal remedies for herpes. It has flavonoids, phenolic acid, and rosmarinic acid, which helps in healing the sores or blisters. Prepare a lemon balm tea. Let it steep for some time. Then, soak a cotton ball in it and apply directly on the sores.

Add 2-3 ml of lemon balm tincture in water. Stir it well and drink. This alcohol-based liquid extract is effective for sores. Drink the solution thrice a day.

Lemon balm is also available in the form of creams and ointments. Apply the cream directly to heal the herpes.

Black Coffee. Herpes virus infects not only genital parts, but also lips, mouth, etc. Black coffee is one of the best remedies to treat them. Blisters in the mouth cause severe pain. To treat them fast, you are required to prepare black coffee. Let it cool down and take a sip. Hold it in the mouth for some time. Move it onto the lips as well. For best results, repeat the process twice a day.