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What are different home remedies for Herpes? – Part 3

What are Herpes?

• Herpes usually refers to a disease condition that is caused by herpes simplex viruses.
• They typically involve blisters and/or inflammation.
• There are several types of herpes infection which depend upon the location of the infection.
• Herpes labialis is also known as fever blisters or cold sores which involves the development of sores on the lips.
• Herpes keratitis, involves inflammation and the development of lesions on the conjunctiva and the eyelids.
• Herpes zoster is caused by a virus – the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chicken pox.

Symptoms for Herpes

1. Genital Herpes Symptoms
• Pain and itchiness in the genital area.
• Appearance of small red bumps or white blisters.
• Formation of scabs on the affected area of the skin.
• Sores that erupt mainly on the vaginal area, anus, cervix or buttock in women and in men, the affected areas are on the penis, buttocks, scrotum, anus and thighs.
• Burning sensation while urinating.
• Swollen nymph nodes in the groin area.

2. Cold Sores Symptoms
• Blisters on the lips.
• Difficulty in speaking, eating and swallowing.
• Fever.
• Sore throat.
• Swollen lymph nodes in the throat and neck.
• Drooling (in case of children).

3. Chicken Pox Symptoms
• Presence of a red and itchy rash.
• Appearance of liquid-filled blisters.
• Feeling of unease, irritability, restlessness, malaise and general discomfort.
• Severe loss of appetite.
• Fever
• Pain in the abdominal area.
• Headaches, ranging from mild to severe.
• Dry cough.

4. Shingles Symptoms
• Itchiness
• Headaches
• Appearance of a reddish rash.
• Chills and a fever
• Blisters that are filled with fluid.
• Fatigue
• Numbness, pain, tingling and burning.
• General body ache

Home Remedies for Herpes

17. Chicken Pox treatment using Herbal Tea
• A mild sedative herbal tea can also prove beneficial in the treating chicken pox.
• A little cinnamon (cinnamon), honey, and lemon may be added to this tea.
• 1t should be sipped slowly several times a day.
This tea can be prepared from any of the herbs like:
• chamomile (babunah)
• basil (holy basil)
• marigold (zergul)
• lemon balm (billilotan)

18. Catnip tea and molasses
• Use Catnip tea sweetened with molasses
• It reduces fever.

19. Marigold flowers
Mix
• 2 tbs. marigold flowers
• 1 tsp. witch hazel leaves
• 1 cup of water
o Leave it for over night.
o Apply on rash as needed.
o This will relieve the itch of chicken pox.

20. Herbs
Some very powerful herbs are:
• St. John’s wort
• Pau d’arco
• Ginger
• Burdock root
• Echinacea
• Goldenseal

21. Water
• Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.
• Drink lots of fresh juices.

22. Echinacea and Goldseal
• Use Echinacea and goldenseal extract mixture.
• Echinacea is an immune system booster which can prevent a cold sore outbreak.
• Take one dropper-full a day for about 3 days.
• Also put few drops on a cotton ball and place on the affected area for a few minutes.
• Do this several times a day.

23. Special Herbal Tea
Make a tea with:
• 2 tbs. of queen of the meadow
• 1 tsp. of coltsfoot leaves
• 2 tsp. of marigold flowers
• 2 cups of boiling water
o Leave it in a nonmetallic pot by mixing all ingredients for 20 minutes.
o Take one cup a day.

24. Lemon Balm
• Lemon balm contains a high concentration of polyphenols.
• This helps to minimize herpes outbreaks.
• It can be applied topically in cream form.
• Brew as a tea lemon balm that can be taken internally.
• It has antiviral qualities.

Homeopathic Remedies for Chickenpox

Some very useful homeopathic remedies are:
• Antimonium crudum
• Antimonium tartaricum
• Pulsatilla
• Sulphur
• Rhus tox

Home Remedies for Cold Sores

1. L-Lysine
• This fights virus that causes cold sores.
• Take 500 mg twice a day.

2. Vitamin B complex
• It is very important for healing and immune system functions.
• Take 100 mg of each major B vitamin twice a day.

3. Salt
• Place a small amount of salt on the cold sore.
• Hold it in place with your finger for a minute or two.
• This may be painful but is one of the quickest ways to heal cold sores.

4. Garlic
• Cut garlic in half and place one part on the cold sore.
• A compound in garlic called cold Kyolic has antiviral properties which speed healing.
• Take 2 garlic capsules a day.

5. Use Licorice
• Licorice can actually help inhibit the development of cold sores.
• This effect is attributed to an ingredient in licorice which is known as glycyrrhizic acid.
• Try chewing on a licorice whip.
• Make sure that it is actually made from real licorice.
• Buy some licorice powder and sprinkle it over the sores.

6. Use Cold Milk
• Some naturalists say that cold milk has a role in cold sore treatment
• It can provide relief and even promote healing
• Simply soak a cotton ball or swab in some cold milk and dab it gently over the sore.

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What are different home remedies for Herpes? – Part 2

What are Herpes?

• Herpes usually refers to a disease condition that is caused by herpes simplex viruses.
• They typically involve blisters and/or inflammation.
• There are several types of herpes infection which depend upon the location of the infection.
• Herpes labialis is also known as fever blisters or cold sores which involves the development of sores on the lips.
• Herpes keratitis, involves inflammation and the development of lesions on the conjunctiva and the eyelids.
• Herpes zoster is caused by a virus – the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chicken pox.

Symptoms for Herpes

1. Genital Herpes Symptoms
• Pain and itchiness in the genital area.
• Appearance of small red bumps or white blisters.
• Formation of scabs on the affected area of the skin.
• Sores that erupt mainly on the vaginal area, anus, cervix or buttock in women and in men, the affected areas are on the penis, buttocks, scrotum, anus and thighs.
• Burning sensation while urinating.
• Swollen nymph nodes in the groin area.

2. Cold Sores Symptoms
• Blisters on the lips.
• Difficulty in speaking, eating and swallowing.
• Fever.
• Sore throat.
• Swollen lymph nodes in the throat and neck.
• Drooling (in case of children).

3. Chicken Pox Symptoms
• Presence of a red and itchy rash.
• Appearance of liquid-filled blisters.
• Feeling of unease, irritability, restlessness, malaise and general discomfort.
• Severe loss of appetite.
• Fever
• Pain in the abdominal area.
• Headaches, ranging from mild to severe.
• Dry cough.

4. Shingles Symptoms
• Itchiness
• Headaches
• Appearance of a reddish rash.
• Chills and a fever
• Blisters that are filled with fluid.
• Fatigue
• Numbness, pain, tingling and burning.
• General body ache

Home Remedies for Herpes

6. Brown Vinegar
• The use of brown vinegar is found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox.
• Half a cup of this vinegar should be added to a bath of warm water.
• This will relieve the irritation of the skin.

7. Witch Hazel
Applying Witch Hazel on sores to get some relief.

8. Use Zinc lozenges
• One of the best ways to prevent cold sores is by sucking on zinc lozenges.
• These lozenges are very good for boosting the immune system.
• They help in preventing cold sores.

9. Use Peppermint Oil
• Use peppermint oil that has been found to be very effective.
• Peppermint oil can penetrate the skin.
• It has powerful antiviral properties and can have a curing effect on cold sores.

10. Oatmeal
• A bath of oatmeal is considered a natural remedy.
• This helps relieving the itch due to chicken pox.
• This bath is prepared by cooking two cups of oatmeal in two liters of water for fifteen minutes.
• This mixture is then put into a cotton cloth bag and a string is tied tightly around the top.
• This bag is allowed to float in a tub of warm water until the water becomes turbid.
• Ensure that the bag is not torn.
• The child with chicken pox can splash and play in the water.
• The pouch of oatmeal can remain in the tub.

11. Chicken Pox treatment using Honey
• The use of honey as an external application has also proved valuable.
• The skin should be smeared with honey.
• This will help in the healing of the disease by about three days.

12. Use Plum Juice
• For getting rid of cold sores on tongue and in the mouth, 2 tablespoons of plum juice freshly squeezed can be used as a mouth rinse.
• A cotton ball can be soaked for some time in the plum juice if the sores are severe.
• This is then used as a compress over the cold sores to relieve pain and inflammation.

13. Pea Water
• Green pea water is another effective remedy.
• This will help in relieving irritation of the skin.
• The water in which fresh peas have been cooked can be used.

14. Use Hydrogen Peroxide
• A good home remedy for cold sores on the tongue is a solution prepared by mixing water with 2 ounces of hydrogen peroxide, one teaspoon of baking soda and five teaspoons of salt.
• This solution can be used to rinse the mouth for at least a minute.
• Do this 4-5 times a day to effectively get rid of cold sores on the tongue.

15. Vitamin E Oil
• The use of vitamin E oil is valuable in relieving irritation associated with chicken pox.
• This oil should be rubbed on the skin.
• It will have a healing effect and fade the marks left by chicken pox due to this application.

16. Carrot and Coriander
• A soup prepared from carrots and coriander has been found beneficial in the treating chicken pox.
• About 100 gms of carrots and 60 gms of fresh coriander should be cut into small pieces.
• Boil all of them for a while.
• The residue should be discarded.
• This soup should be taken once a day for benefit.