Genital Herpes Treatments

Genital Herpes Topics

The Natural Way – Herbs And Supplements To Treat Genital Herpes

There are two different types of genital herpes – HSV 1 and 2. HSV 2 is genital herpes. Although there is no cure, there are treatments, including supplemental and natural treatments.

Genital herpes is very common and very easy to transmit. Fortunately there are many herbal remedies for herpes which are useful in boosting immunity, reducing stress, and providing topical relief from outbreaks.

Herpes is reoccurring; however, you can reduce outbreaks by controlling stress and building your immunity.

An easy way to boost your immunity is Echinacea. It is highly recommended as a preventive measure for those prone to herpes. It is taken daily for a period of three months, and thereafter, whenever there are periods of susceptibility in your life. If you are taking it in tea form, the recommended dosage is three to four cups daily. If you are taking Echinacea capsules, the recommended dosage is two capsules, three times daily.

The second biggest cause of outbreaks is stress. Adaptogenic herbs and foods increase the body's ability to respond to the stresses of the environment while calming and relaxing the nervous system. The most common adaptogenic herb is ginseng.

To treat outbreaks, a person may find that keeping the sores moist prolongs the healing process, others find the comfort of salves and ointments very healing. One should try both methods and see which works best for you.

If you find that your particular case responds better to an astringent, drying type medication than to a salve, make a St. Johns' wort/lemon balm tincture. Apply this topically to the open sores. It may be painful at first, but you may dilute it with water before applying.

Aloe Vera gel is another ointment that soothes, dries, and effectively helps to heal herpes sores. Apply the aloe Vera gel directly to the sores. You can use the gel pressed fresh from the leaf of a plant, or you can buy aloe gel.

Warm herbal baths are soothing and healing. The first is a soothing, relaxing bath that relieves the itching. The second bath is an astringent cleanser. After bathing, gently but completely dry the groin area.

A suggestion for a relaxing bath is 3 parts chamomile, 1 part dry oatmeal, 1 part hops, 1 part comfrey leaf, 2 parts calendula, 1 part comfrey root. First, you mix these ingredients together and place a big handful or two in a large handkerchief or cotton bath bag. Tie it onto the nozzle of the tub and let hot water stream through it for several minutes. Adjust the temperature of the water, untie the bag, and let it float with you in the tub.

Second is an astringent bath with 1 ounce chaparral leaves, 1 to 2 drops tea tree oil and 4 tablespoons baking soda. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly and then mix in the oil. Again, place the mixture in a large cotton handkerchief or bath bag. Tie it onto the nozzle of the tub and let hot water stream through it for several minutes. Adjust the water temperature, untie the bag, and let it float with you in the tub.