Herpes Blisters - Natural Remedies

Often when we hear someone talk about herpes, we think about herpes blisters. The blisters are the occasional visible symptoms of this condition that we can feel, although the herpes is always there once we contract it. If you are someone that carries the herpes virus, whether it is HSV-1, which is centered around the mouth and throat, or HSV-2 , which is centered around the genital area, you probably don't think about it much unless you have an outbreak of herpes blisters. On the genitals these blisters are often hardly noticeable, though that isn't always the case. On the mouth the blisters are almost always painful, not to mention unsightly. Though there are medicines that doctors can give you to help with outbreaks, many people prefer turning to more natural remedies.

What are the natural remedies for herpes blisters? Since stress can actually cause herpes outbreaks, then anything that reduces stress can also lessen the number of them. Prevention is always the best way if we can go that route. Do things to reduce your stress level, such as regular exercise, yoga and meditation, and you should see fewer outbreaks. Taking large daily doses of vitamin C is believed by some to lessen outbreaks, although you want to be careful taking it when you actually have herpes blisters on your mouth, as the ascorbic acid could hurt.

For genital herpes blisters, simply soaking in hot water can relieve any pain or itching you might be feeling. After a hot bath you want to dry the areas off thoroughly, though, so that no moisture remains. If you can, try to wear as little clothing as possible after your bath, and if you will be putting on underwear, make sure it is cotton. You want to make sure after your bath that your blisters stay dry or they might not heal quickly enough.

Tea tree oil is a natural substance that is often used on genital herpes blisters to speed up healing time. It is safe to use, although you don't want to overdo it. Tea tree oil has antiviral properties that make it a good natural remedy. Pure aloe vera can be applied to both mouth and genital blisters to relieve pain and help them heal faster. The herb Echinacea is a known immune system booster, and taken orally every day it can help lessen the amount of outbreaks and help blisters heal more quickly. If you suffer from herpes, you may have to try a few natural remedies before you find exactly what works best for you, but it is worth your time.

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