Herpes is a so-called “cold on the lips”, a rash on the skin. You can often find lesions in the nose, mouth and throat, as well as herpes on the genitals or other parts of the body. Sometimes there are single pimples that are caused by this virus - they are usually large in size and hard to the touch.

The cause of herpes is a microorganism – the Herpes Simplex virus. According to statistics, this virus affects 90% of the world's population.

The herpes virus spreads throughout the body during the first infection. After this, it settles in the nerve endings forever, and it is still unknown how to get rid of it forever. However, not all people have active herpes.

Only in 20% of those infected with herpes will it reappear periodically. It is very easy to become infected with the virus - it is transmitted through contacts of mucous membranes, when using shared utensils, even by airborne droplets.

Typically, the body's immune system itself successfully suppresses active manifestations of the herpes virus, the so-called rashes or single “herpes” acne. However, when it is depleted, the herpes virus manifests itself. This usually happens during a cold, flu, after depleting the body with diets, skin damage from sunburn, during severe stress conditions, during menstruation.

So the most reliable way to get rid of herpes will be hardening, warm clothes in the cold season, staying in the fresh air for 2 hours a day, a normal healthy diet and healthy, long sleep at night. But if it does make itself felt, there are many ways to get rid of it - both in traditional medicine and in folk medicine.

How to cure herpes at home

Today, the simplest and most reliable way to get rid of herpes is the antiviral drug Acyclovir. It comes in tablet form; be sure to take the full course from start to finish.

It acts quite quickly, within one to two days, reliably eliminates the appearance of herpes within one to two weeks after administration, but at the same time it has a number of contraindications. Therefore, many people use alternative remedies to treat herpes.

It is traditionally believed that you can remove herpes on the lips with the help of garlic, earwax, toothpaste, fir oil, and some other means. All of them can be divided into two groups - drugs that have an analgesic effect, thereby relieving irritation and allowing the immune system to act more “relaxed”, and drugs that directly help destroy the herpes virus at the site of the lesion.

1. Garlic;
2. Earwax;
3. Toothpaste;

They refer to agents that help destroy the virus directly.

Garlic is known as a classic antibacterial agent. They use it by rubbing herpes rashes and taking it internally. If herpes is accompanied by a cold, garlic will also fight it.

The disadvantage of garlic is an unpleasant odor, which will be felt quite strongly after rubbing. To minimize it, it is recommended to use green garlic leaves rather than cloves of garlic - they do not give such a strong fumed garlic aroma, but only a light garlic aroma.

Earwax contains some of the body's own natural antibodies. In some cases, rubbing it helps reduce the intensity of rashes, although in general the remedy is ineffective.

Toothpaste contains fluoride and many other active chemical elements, which in themselves are quite strong antibiotics. The product is quite effective, but can cause irritation and itching, which will contribute to even more rashes.

1. Fir oil;
2. Valocordin;
3. Valerian;
4. Balm “star”;

These drugs are emollient drugs.

Fir oil contains many essential oils and resins, which, penetrating into the pores of the skin, not only eliminate pain, but also have some antiviral effect. Fir oil helps relax nerve endings and normal functioning of the immune system, which begins to fight the virus itself.

Valocordin or Corvalol also has a relaxing effect. Some people use it externally. However, it will be much more effective to use it internally, as a drug to relax the central nervous system and promote healthy sleep. This will be more effective in fighting herpes than rubbing with Valocordin.

Valerian and motherwort tincture are used for the same purpose - they have a relaxing effect on the nervous system and strengthen the immune system in general. This will be especially effective when herpes appears as a result of stress or menstruation. Herpes “lives” in nerve cells, so by taking care of the normal condition of your nerves as a whole, you strengthen their immunity and effectively fight the disease.

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What to do if you need to quickly remove herpes on the lip

There is a simple folk remedy that allows you to quickly remove herpes on the lip in a short time. In some cases, it can give a good result, but not for long. To do this, take two tablespoons of flour, chop two cloves of garlic, and mix all this with a tablespoon of coffee and two tablespoons of honey. The composition is thoroughly mixed and applied to the affected area.

Then it is allowed to dry, and after that it should fall off freely as a crust. Afterwards it is applied again, and so on until the acne almost completely disappears. Usually several treatments over eight hours are enough.

Another remedy that helps get rid of the disease, albeit within 24 hours, is zinc ointment. It is applied to the affected areas, without removing it in any case. It quickly removes acne and rashes, as well as redness on the lips and nose. It is recommended to rub the areas affected by herpes as little as possible, and lubricate them every 3-4 hours.

Treatment of genital herpes with folk remedies

Genital herpes appears as a result of the Herpes Simplex virus type 2. It is characterized by a longer period of rashes, in some cases they can even be chronic.

Prevention methods are the same as for herpes simplex - strengthening the immune system, avoiding hypothermia, excessive irritation of the skin during contact, normal nutrition and healthy sleep. The drug Acyclovir in tablets also helps most effectively against genital herpes.

For chronic genital herpes that does not want to go away, “provocation” can help - drink one and a half liters of beer before bed, then apply herpes treatment as usual. At first, the manifestation of the disease and its active phase will intensify, then you will have a greater chance of getting rid of it.

When treating genital herpes, herbal baths are effective. A bath with plantain decoction, bath salts and pine needle extract helps well - the effect is the same as for fir oil.

Rashes on the genitals are usually more sensitive than on the lips, so to treat them it is better not to use products and ointments that irritate the skin, such as celandine and garlic. On the contrary, the use of emollients, such as zinc ointment and fir oil, will be effective and painless.

You can also recommend taking valocordin orally or valerian in drops or tablets. To relieve nervous tension during menstruation, colds or stress, it is recommended to use Ibuprofen or Nise tablets. Some people benefit from a small dose of alcohol - about 50 grams of cognac with honey or vodka with honey before bedtime, but for those for whom alcohol is contraindicated, it is better to refrain from this method. You should also refrain from ointments based on honey or other sweet substances - you will almost certainly provoke thrush by using them.

Natural antibiotics

Natural antibiotics are used to treat herpes. These are means that allow you to destroy the disease at the root. The simplest of them is garlic. Applied to the skin using honey ointment, it stays on it for a long time and affects the causative agent of the disease with its phytoncides - natural chemicals that attack viruses and bacteria.

The second remedy that can be recommended as a natural antibiotic is celandine. It is a slight irritant to the skin and should be used with caution. Used like garlic, as part of a honey-based ointment.

Aloe. An excellent remedy for fighting not only herpes, it grows in flower pots. Can be used both internally and externally.

Plantain, coltsfoot, tansy are also effective natural antibiotics. Used mainly for genital herpes for baths.

Honey. It is no coincidence that most herbal ointments against herpes are made based on it. It has long been used as a disinfectant.

There are also a lot of other natural antibiotics that are less effective in the fight against herpes - eleutherococcus, wild rosemary, wormwood. It is best to use them as additional remedies if all else fails.

A practically healthy person extremely rarely suffers from rashes in the form of herpes or its other manifestations. On the contrary, if a person is weak, the herpes virus will always manifest itself in full force. Therefore, to combat it, it is most effective to support the immune system.

Both classical and traditional medicine agree on one thing: normal nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are necessary to maintain immunity. Eat more fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, take hot liquid food - soups, borscht, various cereals, avoid large amounts of fatty foods, eat in moderation - you will always feel good.

The second aspect of maintaining immunity is good healthy sleep. For good sleep, you should limit your time in front of a computer or TV screen in the evening. On the contrary, it’s better to read a book, listen to music, or, which will be very good, go for a short jog outside. Your nervous system reacts very strongly to information from the monitor - especially if it is some kind of active computer games focused on violence, and all this should be avoided not only before bed, but in general.

It is very good to practice acupressure to maintain immunity. Chinese and Japanese medicine adhere to slightly different massage techniques; you can learn more about them on other resources. Moreover, in order to learn how to treat various diseases with acupressure, you need to practice for many years, and not everyone will be able to do this. However, everyone can master the simplest points near the sinuses, behind the earlobe, on the foot under the bone near the Achilles tendon and on the hand also near the bone from the inside.

The most reliable way to strengthen the immune system is not to harm it. Therefore, try to get rid of bad habits, such as smoking or systematic drinking of alcohol. It is also necessary to dress according to the season - do not experiment with short skirts and stockings in the cold, or wrap up in the summer. The body should feel comfortable in any weather.

Traditional medicine says: “Keep your head cold, your stomach hungry, and your feet warm.” For the prevention of herpes, this is 100% effective. Your feet should be kept warm, this will save you from colds that cause herpes.

When indoors or on public transport, try to take off your hat. This way your head won't sweat and won't freeze when you go outside and put on your hat again. And in food, adhere to the following rule: never eat your fill - you should always feel that you want to eat a little, it is important to stop in time. Remember - excess food affects the immune system more than its lack.

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Herpes is a viral disease. More and more new medications are being produced against it, but many prefer to use folk remedies to treat herpes.

Pros and cons of folk remedies

Supporters of traditional medicine have arguments in favor of using just such remedies:

• availability– many drugs can be bought at a pharmacy for pennies, or you already have them at home, or they can be prepared at the dacha;
• naturalness– as opposed to synthetic drugs, herbal decoctions and infusions do not contain “chemistry”, which scares many;
• easy application– all traditional methods of treating herpes are understandable even to a child.

The main advantage of folk remedies is comparative safety for pregnant and lactating women, as well as for children. They are not as toxic as traditional dosage forms.

Among the disadvantages of folk remedies, it makes sense to note their low effectiveness. They can relieve the external manifestations of herpes, but do not prevent new rashes. It is useless to fight the herpes virus with herbs. Although they are, of course, capable of quickly drying out herpetic blisters and speeding up the healing of affected areas of the skin, as well as preventing the spread of herpes to other parts of the body.

Also, do not forget that, despite the apparent safety, folk remedies have their side effects. This could be an allergic reaction, skin rashes, drowsiness, or stomach upset. The side effects of natural drugs are not as strong as those of tablets or ointments, but they can cause some harm to health or just cause discomfort.

Are folk remedies effective for herpes?

It is impossible to say that infusions and lotions are ineffective. It is only important to remember that they do not fight the cause of the disease. No folk remedies destroy the virus, which is the causative agent of herpes.

Natural preparations alleviate the course of the disease, relieve itching, and restore the affected areas of the skin. Some folk remedies are very good at relieving the external manifestations of the disease., but the virus remains in the body and at the slightest decrease in immunity manifests itself again. That's why in case of recurrence of herpes folk remedies can be used as concomitant therapy, but it is better to consult a doctor for antiviral treatment.

Attention

With reduced immunity, treatment only with folk remedies can be dangerous!

If you fight only the external manifestation of herpes, this can lead to the fact that there will be a lot of virus-infected cells in the body, and more serious medications will have to be used to treat the disease itself and its complications. This will ultimately cause more harm to the body than conventional antiviral medications for herpes simplex.

Herbal medicine for herpes

Folk remedies for herpes can be conditionally classified as follows:

• antiseptic;
• regenerating;
• strengthening the immune system.

Herbal medicine, that is, the use of medicinal plants, pursues all three of the above goals. Almost every medicinal plant has a complex effect on the body:

• relieves itching and pain;
• dries out skin rashes;
• accelerates wound healing;
• strengthens the immune system and helps fight viruses.

Among the effective folk remedies for the treatment of herpes, the following are worth noting:

Aloe against herpes

Separately, I would like to highlight such a healing plant as aloe. This plant is a powerful immunomodulator and helps the body successfully resist viruses. Aloe juice against herpes can be used externally by children and pregnant women. To prevent colds, it is recommended to use it and one teaspoon inside, but the juice is very bitter, so not everyone decides to take it systematically.

Aloe has an anti-inflammatory effect and accelerates the regeneration of skin areas damaged by herpes. You can squeeze the juice from cut aloe leaves and wipe the wounds with it, or apply a fresh cut of the leaf to the affected area. Aloe leaves are also used as a compress. Kalanchoe has a similar effect on herpes.

Important: too frequent use of aloe and kalanchoe can cause allergic reactions.

Essential oils

Effective folk remedies for herpes include essential oils. You can use:

• fir;
• sea ​​buckthorn;
• bitter almond oil;
• tea tree oil;
• rosehip oil.

You can also infuse calendula flowers with vegetable oil. Any of these oils, sold in any pharmacy, should be used to lubricate sores– it is recommended to do this every two hours, as well as at night. When applying oils, a slight tingling sensation may be felt. If it doesn't go away within a few minutes, this may indicate an allergy, which means you need to choose another folk remedy for the treatment of herpes.

Oils promote wound healing and prevent herpes from spreading. If you apply, for example, fir oil immediately at the first characteristic tingling sensation, you can completely prevent the appearance of painful blisters.

Attention: oils are used externally only!

Treatment of herpes at home with folk remedies

Garlic for herpes

If you are tormented by herpes, a folk remedy that can be found in every home is garlic. You can lubricate the blisters with garlic juice or apply a cut clove to the sore spot.

You can also prepare a homemade ointment for herpes:

• take two tablespoons of regular yogurt,
• add a couple of crushed cloves of garlic,
• a teaspoon of instant coffee,
• a little honey and flour.

Mix everything well and apply a little on herpetic rashes. The mixture should dry out and fall off - after which the procedure can be repeated.

Another folk remedy for herpes is a mixture of squeezed garlic, sour cream and honey in equal parts. This mixture is also applied to areas affected by herpes.

Soda against herpes

Folk remedies against herpes can be not only of plant origin. For example, baking soda is quite effective against herpes. You can simply apply powdered soda to the herpes blisters. There is another rather extreme way:

• heat half a glass of water,
• add a tablespoon of soda there,
• Immediately remove from heat and stir very thoroughly,
• then you need to moisten a cotton swab in a hot solution, apply it to the herpes and remove it when it dries.

It is necessary to repeat several times, and the solution must be hot. Instead of cotton wool, you can use a regular spoon - it is heated in a soda solution and applied to the bubbles.
After the procedure, a crust of soda will appear on the lips - no need to remove it. Instead of a soda solution, you can use strong hot tea - heat a spoon in it and apply it to the bubbles.

Note

Using hot soda solution or tea is not safe. It is better to limit yourself to a powder of soda.

Shilajit for herpes

Shilajit is a substance of natural origin that has the following effects:

• reduces pain and itching;
• kills germs, bacteria and fungus;
• accelerates wound healing;
• reduces the impact of viruses on the body.

Shilajit is taken for health purposes, as well as You can apply a little powdered mumiyo to newly emerging herpes blisters. The effect will be quick.

Non-standard folk methods of treating herpes

You can dry herpes blisters cologne, alcohol, can also be used corvalol and valocordin– products containing menthol and peppermint oil, which soothe itching and have an analgesic effect.

Another way is to apply a few grains of regular salt to the wound on your lip. Of course, it will sting, but it will relieve the itching and dry it out.

Many people know about such a “cure” for herpes as toothpaste. The analgesic effect is due to the menthol content in it. If you just feel itching on your lips, but the bubbles have not yet appeared, a drop of toothpaste can prevent their appearance altogether. You can also try applying an ice cube to the itchy area to prevent herpes from breaking out.

Another popular method of treating herpes is gluing a thin film, which is located between the shell and a chicken egg, onto the lips affected by herpes. The film adheres well to the lips and can be replaced several times a day as it peels off. You can leave the film on your lips overnight. The itching under the film may intensify slightly - this indicates that the blisters will soon burst and begin to heal.

An original and effective ointment against herpes is made from equal amounts of honey, garlic and ash (you can burn a regular sheet of paper to obtain ash). The ointment is applied to the herpes blisters. You can simply smear the sore with ash.

Treatment of herpes with folk remedies can be very unpleasant - for example, you can hard-boil an egg, peel it, fill it completely with vodka and put it in the refrigerator for three days, after which you need to eat the egg and drink the vodka. Repeat the procedure three times with an interval of 10 days. They say the method is effective, but tastes too bad.

And finally, there are conspiracies against herpes. They have no scientific explanation, but for many people suffering from rashes, they help to cope with the disease more easily.

Folk remedies to boost immunity

There are several medicinal plants that have an immunomodulatory or immunostimulating effect on the body. They are also called antiviral, but in fact, they stimulate the body to naturally fight viruses, rather than kill the viruses themselves. In addition, it is impossible to get rid of the herpes virus, but you can reduce its impact.

The most effective antiviral folk remedies for children and adults:

• echinacea– firstly, it contains phenolic acids, which have antiseptic properties, and secondly, it stimulates the immune system, helping a person resist colds and herpes. Echinacea is taken in the form of an alcohol tincture or herbal tea based on an extract of this plant. You can make your own alcohol tincture by infusing echinacea flowers in a ratio of 1 to 10 in 70% alcohol. The mixture is infused for 2 weeks, then filtered and used - it can be stored for several years. The tincture can be used to lubricate colds on the lips or diluted in a glass of water (1-2 teaspoons of tincture) and drink two to three times a day.
• licorice– the crushed root is brewed as tea. You can buy licorice root syrup at the pharmacy. Herbal tea or syrup is taken for at least two weeks - this strengthens the immune system and makes it easier to tolerate herpes rashes or to do without them altogether.
• peppermint– you can brew fresh or dried leaves; mint tea has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole. You can drink it in courses before cold seasons.

Effective folk treatment for herpes

Almost all folk methods of combating herpes are safe (with the exception of hot soda solution and eggs infused in vodka). Unlike tablets, injections and ointments, pregnant women can also use folk remedies. Herbal preparations very rarely have negative side effects, which also compares favorably with medications.

Traditional methods against herpes can be effective, especially when it comes to simple rashes on the lips. In such cases, it is irrational to use medications that have a negative effect on the liver. You can limit yourself to herbal tinctures or even regular toothpaste.

If herpes manifests itself once or twice a year - during the cold season - then you can get by with traditional medicine. But if the herpes is recurrent, if the rashes are profuse, do not go away within two to three weeks and are accompanied by high fever, you cannot rely on traditional medicine.

Important

If you have recurring herpes, be sure to consult a doctor!

To prevent herpes from bothering you, you need to pay attention to general hardening and strengthening of the immune system. To do this, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle, be physically active, eat right, and before the cold season, you should take preventive courses - drink restorative teas (echinacea, chamomile, birch buds, mint), include citrus fruits and other fruits in your diet. It is for the prevention of herpes that folk remedies are especially useful.

Almost every second person on the planet has discovered unpleasant rashes on their lips or skin surface. Very often they are associated with herpes infection. According to medical statistics, more than 95% of the population are carriers of this virus.

There are many techniques and methods for treating this disease. One of the most common is the treatment of herpes with folk remedies.

There are five types of herpes. Therefore, depending on their variety, different parts of the body are affected. The intensity, frequency, and severity of the inflammatory process also depends on the type of virus. In any case, if you notice a herpetic rash, you need to consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis.

Only a medical professional, after conducting a series of additional studies, will be able to correctly assess the situation, make a reliable diagnosis and begin treatment against the infection. It is important to remember that folk remedies for herpes are only an additional remedy in the fight against this problem.

Positive aspects of traditional medicine

Adherents of alternative methods of treatment have many arguments for the use of traditional medicine in the fight against herpes.

One of the most significant is the relative safety and non-toxicity of using this dosage form in children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Also, the positive aspects of treatment against herpes with folk remedies include:

• the financial side of the issue (you can buy medicinal herbs at a pharmacy for a small amount, or even better, collect them yourself at your summer cottage or in the forest);
• medicinal preparations are natural products;
• fight the external manifestations of the disease;
• prevent rashes from spreading throughout the body;
• accelerate the healing of affected areas;
• The method of application is very simple.

Negative effect

The use of medicinal herbs is not a panacea for getting rid of the herpes virus. Traditional medicine is a concomitant therapy in a large complex of therapeutic measures. The following components can be identified from the negative aspects:

• affect the manifestation of the disease, and not the virus itself (herbal tinctures, compresses and lotions will not destroy the herpes virus that causes the disease);
• since the cause that caused the rash has not been eliminated, the disease may develop further;
• allergic manifestations to herbal components;
• digestive system disorder;
• drowsiness;
• The herpes simplex virus manifests itself from the inside with a significant decrease in human immunity, therefore, treating only with folk remedies is very dangerous.

When fighting only the external manifestations of the disease, an accumulation of infected cells occurs in the human body. The disease is driven inside and acquires a protracted, severe course. As a result, you will have to treat herpes with stronger medications.

Almost all herbal remedies (or a single plant) used in the treatment of herpes have the following effects on the body:

• antiseptic effect;
• restorative effect;
• The action is aimed at increasing and strengthening the immune system.

Therapy with traditional methods is complex. During treatment, specific tasks are performed:

• relieving pain and itching;
• skin rashes dry out;
• wound healing occurs faster;
• immunity improves, and as a result, the body’s resistance to external influences increases.

There are a number of most common medicinal herbs used against herpes. You can treat with the following herbs:

• chamomile;
• calendula;
• tansy;
• celandine;
• peppermint;
• birch buds;
• oak bark

All of the above medicinal herbs and plants have a restorative, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effect.

Kalanchoe and aloe in the fight against herpes

It is worthwhile to dwell separately on plants such as aloe and Kalanchoe. They have very strong immunostimulating properties. In this way, the body can resist the penetration of the herpes virus into the body.

Also, juice from aloe and Kalanchoe leaves has a strong anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect. It is acceptable to use it internally as an immunostimulant during an epidemic of colds.

Aloe and Kalanchoe juice can be used externally for children and pregnant women.

It is important to remember that long-term use of these medications against the disease can lead to allergic reactions.

Application of essential oils

Essential oils are used externally against herpes. Recommended treatment: lubricate the affected skin every two hours (can be used at night). When first used, the skin may experience unpleasant sensations in the form of tingling or burning.

If, after two to three uses, these phenomena do not go away, it is recommended to change the essential oil used (an allergic reaction may have occurred).

Of the most well-known drugs for herpes, you should pay attention to the following essential oils:

• calendula flower oil;
• tea tree oil;
• rosehip oil;
• fir oil;
• sea ​​buckthorn oil;
• bitter almond oil.

Essential oils have wound-healing properties and prevent the spread of rashes (especially if you lubricate the affected areas in the first moments of the disease).

Folk remedies used in the treatment against herpes can be not only medicinal herbs. It can be treated with non-traditional substances used in the treatment of herpes infection. These include:

• garlic;
• soda;
• mumiyo;
• toothpaste;
• egg film;
• mixture: honey + garlic + ash;
• sulfur;
• lemon juice;
• cauterization with a hot object (for example, a spoon).

For long-term rashes

If the rashes are recurring, you should consult a doctor for advice. In this situation, only traditional methods are unlikely to help. When using therapy based on medicinal herbs, treatment must be carried out in two directions:

• an attempt to transfer the disease from the acute stage to the chronic stage, when external symptoms appear;
• increasing the body's internal defenses.

To solve the first problem, it is very good to use the following types of herbal remedies (they have antiviral properties):

• Kalanchoe;
• calendula;
• birch leaves;
• birch buds;
• eucalyptus;
• St. John's wort herb;
• celandine grass;
• plantain;
• series.

To increase the body's defenses, you can use:

• Eleutherococcus;
• aloe;
• lemongrass;
• echinacea;
• pink radio.

Traditional therapy against herpes can be used both externally and internally, in the form of infusions and decoctions. The following types of fees can be taken orally:

• lemon balm + raspberry leaves + juniper fruits + thyme + oregano + wormwood;
• walnut leaves + woodruff grass + linden blossom;
• burdock root + kopeck + string + immortelle + meadowsweet + black poplar buds + licorice.

You can use one-component infusions of herbs such as:

• lemon balm;
• sweet clover;
• St. John's wort;
• mistletoe;
• rhizomes of tall elecampane;
• wormwood.

Infusions and decoctions are used for a long time (up to 30-40 days).

Pregnancy

The herpes virus can become more active during pregnancy, since the body's defenses are sharply reduced during this period. It is a very dangerous disease because the virus can penetrate the placenta to the unborn child.

The limiting factor in treatment with medications is precisely the “interesting situation”. Therefore, the use of traditional medicine is very important in this condition.

For better healing of rashes, sea buckthorn oil and rosehip oil are widely used. The duration of treatment is up to three to four weeks.

When treating all types of herpes, it is necessary to include teas from the following types of herbs and plants in your diet:

• rose hip;
• ginger;
• cinnamon;
• sea ​​​​buckthorn;
• viburnum;
• cranberry.

These plant compounds have a strong immunostimulating effect, which has a positive effect on the body as a whole.

To prevent the virus from bothering you in the future (or to prevent the initial occurrence), folk remedies are ideal. During and/or before the season of acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, it is mandatory to use a course of restorative teas brewed from herbs:

• echinacea;
• chamomile;
• birch buds;
• mint.

In addition to traditional therapy, it is very good to add a healthy lifestyle, including hardening procedures, exercise, and proper nutrition.

It is important to remember that the use of herbs and plants in the treatment of herpes infection can only be one of the components of complex therapy. Before any use of medicinal plants, consultation with a medical professional is necessary.

Everyone knows what it is herpes is a slightly itchy, small blistering rash that appears on or above the lip. This is a viral disease accompanied by clear, watery blisters. Almost all of us have a herpes virus; it is activated when a favorable environment arises.

Causes of herpes

Affected herpes virus cells can be inherited. For some, herpes may appear once a month, for others - once every six months. As soon as immunity decreases, the infection begins to progress.

Get infected herpes virus a kiss, a handshake, or failure to comply with the rules of basic hygiene. In the human body, it settles for a long time, hiding in the nerve plexuses of the spine and pancreas.

Symptoms

Manifestation virus herpes accompanied by symptoms similar to a cold: body aches, malaise, fever. However, there are other manifestations of this disease. This:

• Itchy feeling
• Swelling
• Skin redness
• The appearance of grouped blisters on the skin or mucous membranes
• Bubbles turn into ulcers, erosions
• Minor bleeding
• Peeling of the skin at the site of the rash healing

Diagnostics

The doctor makes a diagnosis based on the clinical picture after examining and interviewing the patient. Additionally, clarifying laboratory tests can be carried out, such as immunofluorescent, cytomorphological or enzyme immunoassay, PCR diagnostics. To determine the type of causative virus, serological, virological and cytological methods are used.

Types of herpes

There are 8 types virus herpes, each of which infects specific areas of the human body and manifests itself with different symptoms. This:

• 1 type Simple, usually occurs on the lips
• Type 2 Genital and vaginal, less often - oral
• Type 3 Varicella zoster virus, causes shingles and chickenpox
• Type 4 Epstein-Barr virus, which provokes the development of infectious mononucleosis
• Type 5 Cytomegalovirus
• Type 6 Causes roseola infantum and exanthema
• 7 type Manifested by chronic fatigue syndrome
• 8 type Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus

Patient Actions

Most often, herpetic diseases go away on their own within 5-7 days. However, if the disease is severe, with frequent relapses, with severe pain or discomfort, as well as in the case of infection in children under 8 years of age, you should immediately seek medical help. Various folk methods based on external remedies, as well as decoctions and infusions can help speed up recovery.

Treatment of herpes with folk remedies

The most important direction of treating herpes with traditional medicine is strengthening the immune system. Thus medicinal infusions and decoctions help the body quickly and painlessly cope with infection. External agents in the form ointments and lotions based on medicinal herbs, they relieve itching, burning, peeling of the skin and other unpleasant symptoms of herpetic disease. What traditional medicine offers for herpes:

Treatment of herpes with garlic

Garlic helps eliminate viruses. To treat herpes, take 1-2 cloves, chop them, put them on a bandage, form a tampon, and lubricate the affected area. Honey with apple cider vinegar 1:1 is an excellent remedy for rashes.

You can also make an ointment from a paste of 3 cloves of garlic and honey (1 teaspoon), apply 4 times during the day.

Infusion of viburnum fruits

Pour 1 cup of viburnum (4 spoons). boiling water and leave for 4 hours, take 0.5 cups 4 times a day

Peppermint decoction

Add 1 cup to peppermint (1 tbsp.) water, let it boil in a water bath for 15 minutes, strain. The decoction is drunk instead of tea, and wounds are also treated.

Treatment with celandine

When celandine appears in nature, you need to pass it through a meat grinder with the roots, squeeze out the juice, let it ferment, periodically opening the bottle as soon as its fermentation begins. Herpes is treated with the juice of this plant several times a day.

Fir oil for herpes

Herpes should be treated 3 times a day with fir oil. Herpes will go away in a couple of days.

White wormwood treats herpes

Pour boiling water over the infusion of white wormwood (you can use dry herbs), drink it like tea, the itching goes away, and herpes will disappear for a long time.

Kalanchoe for herpes

An effective remedy for a number of skin diseases, incl. from herpes. Cut a Kalanchoe leaf and apply it to the wound. The juice will dry out the herpes, and the skin will quickly heal where the herpes appears.

Licorice root treatment

Licorice has an anti-inflammatory effect. Prepare tea from licorice root (2 tsp per cup of boiling water), drink 3 cups. per day.

Calendula tincture against herpes

Marigold flowers contain substances that have an antiseptic effect. 2 tbsp. l. marigolds are poured with vodka (half a glass), leave for 2 weeks in a dark place. You can wipe herpes rashes daily. Instead of a tincture, a decoction of calendula for rubbing is also suitable.

Healing aloe juice

Aloe juice is a storehouse of useful components. Cut an aloe leaf and place it on the wound for a short time. To speed up the effect, aloe is applied as a compress.

Treatment of herpes with mumiyo

Shilajit also kills viruses. You will need 20 g of mummy to fight herpes. Powder the rash regularly, it is advisable to start treatment at the time when it first appears. The result will be quick.

Echinacea tincture

In terms of its importance, echinacea is often compared to antibiotics; the roots contain echinacoside, which effectively destroys the virus. Herbal tea with echinacea will increase immunity if you take 2 teaspoons of tincture per day. Echinacea has an antimicrobial effect and heals wounds well.

You can prepare echinacea tincture yourself (infuse the flowers in vodka or diluted alcohol 10:1 for 2 weeks) or buy it at the pharmacy. Herpes is lubricated with tincture using a cotton swab.

Prevention of herpes with choleretic herbs

Herpes can “hide” in the pancreas; for preventive purposes, we recommend drinking choleretic herbs – tansy or immortelle. Tansy kills inside the body: eat several tansy flowers daily on an empty stomach for 2 weeks in a row. Take a decoction of tansy a little a day (several sips), and apply a strong infusion to herpes several times a day.

Chamomile against herpes

Chamomile is an excellent antiseptic, chamomile tea: brew the herb, leave for 15 minutes, you can add honey, this drink will be especially useful with the onset of cold weather, when there is a high risk of activating a viral infection.

Wipe the wound with a decoction of chamomile, the herpes will heal quickly, and the pain will disappear.

Prevention of herpes

By strengthening the immune system, we protect our body from exacerbation of herpes. Try not to overcool, do not overexert yourself with mental and physical labor, eat more proteins and carbohydrates.

Complications

Usually, the herpes virus goes away easily, but in severe forms of the disease or with a weakened immune system, serious consequences of the disease can occur. This:

• Viremia
• Damage to internal organs and body systems
• Herpetic conjunctivitis
• Frequent relapses
• Encephalitis
• Urogenital pathologies
• Meningitis

Contraindications

Before using any folk remedy, consult your doctor. This is especially true when young children are infected.

Herpes is considered a viral infectious disease. There are many effective methods to combat it. Pharmaceutical drugs and folk remedies are in demand.

How to quickly cure herpes is described in the article.

Fast treatment

If the first symptoms appear, then the herpes virus has begun to worsen. Lips tingle, itch, and a sore forms. It is advisable to immediately visit a doctor who will prescribe effective treatment.

If you take medications when symptoms have just arisen and the disease is in its infancy, blisters may not appear. You just need to know what medications can be used against herpes.

Classical therapy

As soon as the primary signs of herpes form on the lips, you need to use antiviral ointment. If exacerbations occur regularly, it is advisable to buy such drugs in advance and have them with you, especially when traveling.

Most antiviral ointments are similar in principle of action, since they contain acyclovir, which kills the pathogen. They are used simply: the ointment is spread with a cotton swab on the site of the rash. After the medicine has dried, a new portion is applied.

Since the drug acts quickly, it will be possible to eliminate blisters and ulcers in a short time. But if you miss this moment, then unpleasant signs of herpes appear in the corners of the mouth. In this case, it will take more than one day to fix the problem, since the tissues need time to recover. Then you need to combine tablets with acyclovir and ointments.

Local preparations are much better than internal ones, as they act on the source of inflammation. Even pregnant and lactating women can use creams with acyclovir, as they are safe. And to quickly cure herpes, it is advisable to take pills. It is advisable to consult a doctor regarding the use of any product.

If the bubbles open, this indicates the peak of the viral disease. In this case, it will not be possible to quickly cure herpes at home. Scars often appear after the ulcers heal. Therefore, the body needs help. Immunity should be strengthened. In addition to antiviral drugs, immunoglobulins and vitamins are used. How to quickly cure herpes at home? The use of folk and pharmacy remedies is effective.

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Features of pharmaceutical drugs

The answer to the question of how to quickly cure herpes at home worries many. The use of gels, creams, ointments, and tablets inhibits the development of the herpes virus in the body. This reduces the number of unwanted symptoms until long-term remission occurs.

Herpes tablets can be taken from 2 years of age. But patients need to take into account that antiviral treatment has many side effects. Fluid may accumulate in the body, swelling and allergies may appear. Therefore, antiherpetic tablets should be used in exceptional cases.

Folk remedies

You can quickly cure herpes with folk remedies. There are many effective recipes:

1. For treatment you will need 1 tsp. aloe juice, which is mixed with ½ tsp. honey The product should be taken once a day before meals. But you don’t have to prepare the mixture, since it’s enough to cut off a piece of aloe and treat the wound with it. It needs to be attached for half an hour. It will take several of these “procedures” to eliminate the disease.
2. According to reviews, you can quickly cure herpes by smearing the inflammation with your earwax. 2-3 days are enough for results to be noticeable.
3. Every day you should apply ice to the areas of the disease for 15-20 seconds 2-3 times. This “inhibits” the activity of the virus, which cannot tolerate cold. Exposure to ice also dries out the wounds and speeds up recovery.
4. Table salt can cure herpes if you apply it to the wound several times a day. You can also leave a salt compress on at night. It will take 1 tsp. substance, which is diluted in 1/3 glass of water, and then the solution is soaked into gauze and secured to the wound surface.
5. Treat the damaged area of ​​the lip with toothpaste. You need to wait for it to dry. This ensures faster healing and drying of the ulcers. Also, using the product before the formation of bubbles eliminates their occurrence.
6. How to quickly cure herpes on the nose? Chamomile decoction is used as a local remedy. You will need 1 tbsp. l. raw materials, which are infused for 30 minutes in ½ cup of boiling water. Then the broth is filtered, mixed with 1 tbsp. l. propolis tincture in alcohol. The drug is used to treat ulcers on the lips and nose. And internally you can use 1 tbsp. l. 2 times a day.
7. You need to prepare a strong tea drink and soak a cotton swab with it. Then it should be applied to the lip. The procedure is performed 3 times a day until the skin is restored.

Other effective remedies

A few more “tricks” for those who are interested in how to quickly cure herpes. Paper ash is used for this. You just need to take not the powder itself, but an ointment based on it. You will need ½ tbsp. l honey, ash (1 tbsp) and 3 chopped cloves of garlic. The components are mixed and applied to the lips 3 times a day.

Garlic and onions are also used. They are cut in half, and the juice of the plant is rubbed onto the sores. Since onions and garlic give off an unpleasant odor, it is advisable to perform the procedures at night. And then cover your lips with honey.

Another recipe is used for treatment. Honey and flour (10 g each) are mixed with coffee (5 g) and kefir (50 g). Then add 2 cloves of chopped garlic. All components are mixed and applied to the infected surface, wait for the ointment to dry. Then the substance is again smeared on the wound for 30 minutes. A few sessions are enough to eliminate the signs of the herpes virus.

The burning method is used to treat the disease. A teaspoon should be heated over a fire and applied to the damaged area. 4-5 sessions are performed per day, after which the virus disappears for a long time.

Patch

To treat herpes on the lips, you can use a special patch. It is effective only in the early stages of the disease. The patch is very easy to use.

Before the procedure, the skin should be disinfected. Then take out the patch without touching the pad with your hands. It is smoothed out and glued to the affected area. The patch should be changed 2-3 times a day. Course - up to 4 days.

Diet

It is better not to consume certain foods in large quantities during treatment, as this will slow down recovery. Restriction required:

• rice;
• chocolate;
• nuts;
• fatty and spicy foods;
• alcohol;
• sugar and sweets;
• tobacco;
• tomatoes;
• black tea and coffee.

But there are foods that need to be consumed to maintain body tone. This applies to fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood, ginger, lemon, fish, meat, onions, garlic, herbal teas and herbs. Following these recommendations will quickly cure herpes.

During pregnancy

During the period of bearing a child, women are most prone to exacerbation of herpes, as the immune system becomes weak. But you should not take medications without a doctor’s prescription.

You should use other methods to resolve the problem. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you need to adhere to a diet in which you eat very little baked goods, but a lot of proteins. You also need to take vitamins. A good night's sleep is essential. Sometimes the doctor prescribes ointments for herpes.

Accelerate wound healing

With treatment, herpes disappears in 2-4 days. But after the disease, small wounds remain, which take some time to heal. To speed up the process, Kalanchoe juice, aloe, and sea buckthorn oil are applied to the ulcers. When they are used within a week, not a trace will remain of the wounds. This applies to those cases when all stages of the development of the disease are noted. And if the infection is suppressed at the beginning, it will not be able to manifest itself.

Herpes affects many people around the world. The virus is in the body, and it is practically impossible to eliminate it. During weakening of the immune system, it can manifest itself. In order to “conquer” the disease, one must also fight internal causes.

Danger

Usually, herpes on the lips is not dangerous; it only spoils the appearance of the face. But when the disease affects a person who has a weakened immune system, it becomes a big problem. For example, with immunodeficiency, a history of cancer, or after an organ transplant, the body may be completely attacked.

Adverse effects include meningitis and encephalitis. It must be taken into account that the virus is not localized in the areas of the rash, but circulates in the body. Therefore, it will not be possible to defeat him. But if you start treatment in a timely manner and act correctly, you can prolong remission and prevent an outbreak of the disease.

Herpes in children is dangerous because during this period the body is more difficult to tolerate the disease. This means starting treatment as quickly as possible. In this case, it is better to use professional help rather than use untested means of therapy.

Will it be possible to eliminate herpes forever?

Many people know that herpes is a chronic disease. The virus appears in cells and is located there at the genetic level, so it cannot be completely eliminated. But the body will try to defeat foci of division and outbreaks of infection.

With treatment, the fight against the disease can be successful. It is necessary not so much to defeat the virus as to prevent its multiplication and the appearance of ulcers on the mucous membrane.

Prevention

To prevent the development of herpes, you need to strengthen your immune system and lead a healthy lifestyle. During an exacerbation of a chronic illness, you need to take medications prescribed by your doctor, as well as use traditional medicine.

These simple rules will allow you to forget about herpes for a long time, since everyone can reduce the risk of developing exacerbations. Strengthening your immune system will help prevent relapses.