Natural Herbs for Herpes

Herpes is an autoimmune disorder which can be initiated by some viral conditions. Usually stress, immune deficiency and nutritional deficiencies account as major factors in it.

The Herpes virus basically attacks the nerve cells and settles itself in the nerve endings, thus making it an extremely painful condition.

Herpes can be treated with stress control, immunity boost, good sleep and along with some drug administration off course. Some people prefer having natural herbal treatments rather than having strong medications.

There are various herbs that help in reduction of disease progression and minimize the signs and symptoms, few herbs on the other hand are only for symptomatic control.

The natural herbal remedies for herpes include two tea types which are very famous amongst the herbalists. These teas are excessively good for immunity boost and for stress relief.

These can be taken otherwise as well, apart from the herpes conditions.

• Immune Support Tea
• 4 parts pau d'arco
• 2 parts echinacea
• 1 part burdock root
• Cinnamon as par taste
• Orange peel as par taste
• Licorice root as par taste
• You can prepare an infusion by adding four to six tablespoons of the herb mixture per quart of water. Can be taken 3-4 times per day.

• Stress Relieving Tea
• 4 parts nettle
• 3 parts oat straw
• 3 parts chamomile
• 1 part St. John's wort
• 1 part skullcap
• 1 part passionflower
• You can make an infusion by adding four to six tablespoons of herb mixture per each quart of water. You can drink it as much as you want, and can be used instead of water!!!

Herpes is an extremely painful condition, as stated above. The skin becomes severely erratic and sensitive. Any thing can trigger the acute pain condition and can cause severe nuisance to the patient.

There are certain pastes and baths that are also helpful in relieving the symptoms and soothe the nerves. You can make them by using the following proportions.

• Anti-Herpes Paste
• 1 part goldenseal powder
• 1 part black walnut hull powder
• 1 part echinacea root powder
• St. Johns' wort
• Now smoothly mix the powdered herbs together, then mix with a bit of lemon balm tincture.

• Soothing Anti-Herpes Bath
• 3 parts chamomile
• 1 part instant oatmeal (dry)
• 1 part hops
• 1 part comfrey leaf
• 2 parts calendula
• 1 part comfrey root
• All you need to make this wonderful bath is to mix these ingredients together and put an appropriate amount in a cotton bath bag.

Tie the bag onto the nozzle of the tub and let hot water stream through it for several minutes. Then untie the bag, and let it float with you in the tub.

• Astringent Bath
• 1 ounce dry chaparral leaves
• 2-4 drops tea tree oil
• 4 tablespoons baking soda
• Mix ingredients in an oil. Put it in a bath bag. Tie the bag onto the nozzle of the tub and let hot water stream through it for several minutes. Have a wonderful relaxing bath.

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