Natural Relief for Genital Herpes: Home Remedies & Support

Herpes flare-ups can be painful and irritating, but they don't have to rule your life. There are some things you can do to reduce discomfort and help speed healing.

Things You'll Need

• L-lysine
• St. John's Wort
• Acidophilus
• Baking Soda
• Echinacea
• Goldenseal
• Tea Tree Oils
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Zinc

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Instructions

• 1

  Use an ice pack to help alleviate pain and swelling.

• 2

  Take a warm bath. Add baking soda to help reduce itching and pain.

• 3

  Keep genital area dry and clean.

• 4

  Avoid having sex until blisters have completely healed.

• 5

  Take supplements that inhibit viral growth at the first sign of an outbreak. Consider taking the amino acid L-lysine. Antioxidant vitamins and zinc may also help.

• 6

  Boost your immune system. Take echinacea, goldenseal and vitamin C daily. Get plenty of rest and reduce stress.

• 7

  Treat the blisters topically. Dab tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic, at either full or half strength directly on them several times a day.

• 8

  Encourage healing by avoiding foods that contain arginine, another amino acid that suppresses lysine: nuts, dairy products, meat, seeds, oats, peanuts and corn.