Herpes Herbal Treatment, Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Cured By

Herpes is as old as Hippocrates. But it was here and there. Usher in the era of sex for pleasure, and we have an epidemic. But why blame sex alone. We can spread the virus through simply touching or kissing each other.
Herpes virus is tenacious. It cannot be cured. It does not die. Once contracted, it stays in the body. It may be suppressed, but not killed. Where does it reside ? In the nerve endings, at the base of the brain and or the spinal cord. The virus is immune to most prescription medicines.
When the immune system is good and fighting fit, the enemy withdraws, becomes silent, dormant. Then when does it become active ? Simple, silly! When the Immune system is down. When we eat foods loaded with Arginine, for example peanuts, chocolates, soy, sunflower seeds. When we expose ourselves to strong sunlight. When we are high on Alcohol. During Menstruation. And, the best ally the Herpes Virus has, is, Stress; physical and psychological.
Learn to identify the early warnings of an attack. When the Herpes Virus is about to becomes active, the prodromes are, a tingling, itching, stinging, pins-and-needles sensations along the nerve going to be attacked. There may be inflammation of the lymph glands. Within a day or two, the patient will develop blisters on the face, genitals, buttocks. They may be painful. Sometimes, very painful. They may last from 9 to 15 days. The attack is over. They will heal of themselves. They may leave marks.
Then what is the solution ? What is the defense ? Fortunately, there is a way to forestall the attack. Fortify your Immune system. Take Echinacea and Garlic. Take Astragalus internally. Take massive doses of Vitamin C. Take Amino acid called Lysine. Take Vitamins A, E, C, B-6, B-12. Take Selenium and Zinc. Licorice ! Ah ! Licorice. Yes ! Licorice is a tonic. It is Anti-inflammatory and Antiviral. Burdock, Yellow Dock and Dandelion will detoxify and cleanse the liver. Fortify the Immune system. Siberian Ginseng will overcome Stress and improve the Energy level.
For genital herpes, herbalists prescribe a mixture of these herbs with the addition of herbs that are specific to the reproductive system.
Herpes Virus thrives in an acidic environment. Keep the pH of your body Alkaline. So ! What’s the slogan ? Alkalize or Suffer. Excess sugar in the body makes it acidic. Reduce sugar. It will also boost Immunity.
If, still the virus has become active, use Aloe Vera, Tea Tree Oil, Lemon balm, Comfrey, Myrrh, Echinacea, Golden Seal, St John’s wort, Calendula
and Eucalyptus oil locally.
Homeopathic remedies are effective. But be very careful. They have grave side effects if taken without the consultation of a qualified doctor. If the symptoms match, some effective remedies are Natrum Muriaticum, Rhus Toxicodendron, Sepia, Dulcamara, and Hepar Sulphuris.
You’ve got to beat the enemy within.
Note : Want to prevent your body from Herpes? Keep your immune system strong.
As the Herpes Virus never dies. It persists in the body for the whole life. However it remains inactive. The moment our immune system gets weak it activates and causes infections. To fight with this Virus the immune system should be strong. To increase your immunity you have to add the following foods to your diet. By adding nutrients that are having anti viral properties make you immune system strong.

1) First step is to add some Vitamins those are as follows..

Vitamin A : It shows various effects to reduce the intensity of Herpes. It helps in enhancing the immunity and heals the lesions on the skin and the mucous membranes. It produces the antibodies that fight infections. It helps in the growth and development of White Blood Cells.

Daily requirement of Vitamin A : 1000 mlg / Day. However excess of everything is bad. The intake of excess of Vitamin A may dry the mucus membranes. This may cause Insomnia, Diarrhea and fatigue.

Vitamin C : It strengthens the immune system. It is produced in the body with the help of enzymes. It helps in the synthesis of Collagen and neurotransmitters. It promotes the functions of the immune system and reduces the oxidative stress. It prevents the tissue damage.

Daily requirement of Vitamin C : 75 to 90 mg per/day.
The excess of Vitamin C may cause Kidney stones and increases the risk of Cancer.

Vitamin E : The oils of Vitamin E repair the Skin in herpes outbreak.

Zinc : Zinc increases the ability of the immune system to fight infections. It helps in the production and development of lymphocytes, that reduces the risk of Herpes. It promotes the immune functions to heal the Wounds and blood Clotting. It helps in the synthesis of protein and the DNA.
Garlic, Spinach, Mushroom and Nuts are rich in zinc. Adding these foods to your diet may reduce the risk of Herpes.

Lemon Balm : It gives relief from painful blisters and heals fast.

Daily Requirement of Zinc in the Body :
12,000 microgram ( mcg )

Yogurt : Eating Yogurt daily increases the immunity to fight against infections.

If the level of zinc increases, it may lead to various health complications such as...
Anemia
Vomiting
Dizziness
Low Libido
Loss of Hair
Loss of Appetite
Upset Menstrual Cycle

Selenium : The selenium mineral works as an antioxidant. It promotes the overall health in the human body. It strengthens the immune system and regulates the Thyroid Hormones.
Daily Requirement of Selenium in the Body :
55 micro gram per day ( mcg/d )

The prolonged overdose of Selenium may cause
Nausea
Fatigue
Vomiting
Hair loss
Skin rash
Blood clotting problems
Liver and kidney problems

Garlic : The cold sores in mouth may treated by garlic. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to garlic and apply it on cold sore. You may see results in few days. Garlic pills and oils are available in the market.
Garlic is used in daily diet. It has antiviral properties that directly attacks the Viruses.

The above mentioned nutrients are all dealt with separately on this portal.
Few nutrients given below are also immunity boosters.
Coconut Oil
BHT
Lysine
Propolis
Green Tea
Lactoferrin
Proteolitic Enzymes
Extract Of Olive Leaves

Note : As the Herpes Virus never dies.
1. Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum : This is recommended to people who are very sensitive. They are much sensitive like they can not ever wear undergarments, so they wear lose clothes.

2. Dulcamara : It is recommended to those who have following symptoms:
a). Dampness in the Body.
b). Recurrent of Blisters.
c). People get sick due to change in weather. If night is cold and day is hot : that is change in weather from hot to cold and cold to hot.
d). There is always pain 2 days before the out burst of Blisters.

3. Rhus Tox : Pain get worse on beginning to move and on move.

Take following Herbs in mentioned quality :
20 g Dandelion root, 25 g Skullcap root, 30 g dried plant of Purslane, 15 g Pinellia roots, 20 g dried Indigo plant, 30 g American Ginseng root, 20 g Cinnamon twig, 30 g Bupleurum root, 20 g dried plant of Thlaspi Arvense and 40 g Liquorice root. Grind them to make powder. Add water in the required amount of the powder to make paste. Apply it over external Herpes.

Mix equal quantities of Tea Tree Oil and Tamanu Oil.
Apply directly to the affected area.

Take 4-5 drops of Tea Tree essential Oil and 2-3 drops of Myrrh Oil.
Mix them with half teaspoon each of St John's Wort and Liquorice Root.
Put all these ingredients in an airtight jar and place away from heat and sunlight.
Shake well and directly apply thrice a day.

Mixture of Ravensara Essential Oil, Tea tree Essential Oil and Coconut Oil is good to kill the virus associated with herpes.
For this purpose, take equal quantities of Ravensara Essential Oil, Tea tree Essential Oil and Coconut Oil. Store in a bottle. Use it as a lotion on affected parts 2 or 3 times a day. With the passage of days, sores become less painful.