Herpes

See also :

• Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis)
• Genital Herpes
• Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)
• Infectious Diseases

Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1)

Home remedies

• Propolis has been reported to be effective in the treatment of HSV1.
• Amylase, combined with certain herbs, relieves herpes of any kind, including canker sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox. Combined with certain skin-healing herbs, it can heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis
• Red Algae are promoted to treat the herpes simplex virus.
• Green Tea polyphenols actively suppress many bacterial, fungal and viral species. On the virus front, Green Tea suppresses the adenovirus, Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex, HIV-1 and influenza viruses.
• Mountain Laurel can be applied directly to the affected area to treat Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), Psoriasis, Herpes and Syphilis.
• l-Lysine is frequently used as a nonprescription medication to treat and prevent cold sores, caused by herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV1).
• Reduce Arginine rich foods : Arginine is an amino acid that is necessary for the human body to function properly. It is also what the herpes virus requires to replicate and to cause outbreaks or symptoms. This is because although Arginine is good for us, it is also essentially the “food source” for the herpes virus and HSV needs this food to cause symptoms and function. What science has found is that foods that are rich in Arginine and low in Lysine can sometimes trigger an outbreak. So, cutting back or avoiding these particular foods (such as chocolate and nuts) may be helpful to prevent outbreaks for some people.
• Melissa has antiviral activity against a variety of viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV-1
• Mullein leaves possess antiviral activity against these viruses.
• Coconut Oil contains two fatty acids with antiviral qualities: lauric acid and capric acid. These two monoglycerices have been shown in research studies to cause disintegration of the viruses by destroying the fatty coat surrounding the herpes virus as well as HIV and Cytomegalovirus.
• Amygdalin (Laetrile) inhibits the growth of the Epstein-Barr virus.
• Aloe Vera gel : Aloe vera is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal.
• Prunella Vulgaris may help fight herpes simplex virus 1 (or HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores) and herpes simplex virus 2 (or HSV-2, the virus that causes genital herpes), according to a study published in Antiviral Research in 2007. In tests on cells in culture, researchers demonstrated that certain carbohydrates found in prunella vulgaris may help stop HSV-1 and HSV-2 from penetrating host cells.
• Thyme provides antiviral protection against Herpes, Newcastle and other viruses.

Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2)

Home remedies

• Liquorice may be used as a topical antiviral agent for shingles, ophthalmic, oral or genital herpes
• Propolis has been reported to be effective in the treatment of HSV2.
• Siberian ginseng has been used for reducing the severity of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections.
• Mountain Laurel can be applied directly to the affected area to treat Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), Psoriasis, Herpes and Syphilis.
• Mullein leaves possess antiviral activity against these viruses.
• Aloe Vera gel : Aloe vera is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal.
• Prunella Vulgaris may help fight herpes simplex virus 1 (or HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores) and herpes simplex virus 2 (or HSV-2, the virus that causes genital herpes), according to a study published in Antiviral Research in 2007. In tests on cells in culture, researchers demonstrated that certain carbohydrates found in prunella vulgaris may help stop HSV-1 and HSV-2 from penetrating host cells.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.