Genital herpes: 5 natural options to end discomfort

An excellent home treatment for genital herpes is the sitz bath with marjoram tea or witch hazel infusion. However, marigold compresses or echinacea tea can also be good options, as they are plants with analgesic, anti-inflammatory or antiviral properties, which help to reduce discomfort.

These home treatments for genital herpes can be used both in the treatment of female genital herpes and in the treatment of male genital herpes.

Another good option to help the body eliminate the herpes virus is to use lemon balm in ointment, as it halves the viral load present in genital herpes wounds, and can be purchased at compounding pharmacies.

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1. Sitz bath with marjoram

Marjoram has analgesic and antiviral action, which help to reduce irritation and pain caused by herpes, whenever associated with the treatment prescribed by the doctor.

Ingredients

This is a great way to add some flavor to your dish, or simply add some salt.

Method of preparation

Add the ingredients and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Then strain and wash the intimate area with the infusion, drying very well afterwards.

This home treatment can be done up to 4 times a day, as long as the wound is not healed.

2. Sitz bath with witch hazel

The homemade treatment for genital herpes with witch hazel has a strong anti-inflammatory action that helps to reduce the swelling and pain caused by genital herpes. Thus, the sitz bath with witch hazel should be used to complement the treatment prescribed by the doctor.

Ingredients

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Method of preparation

Add the ingredients and let stand for 15 minutes. Then strain and use the infusion to wash the intimate area during the bath or 2 to 3 times a day.

3. Calendula compresses

Marigold is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of skin diseases due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. In addition, this plant also has antiviral properties, so it is indicated to help treat genital herpes.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of dried marigold flowers; 150 ml of boiling water.

Method of preparation

Add the dried marigold flowers to the boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes, properly covered. When it is warm, strain and wet a gauze or piece of cotton in this tea and apply it under the herpes wound, leaving it to act for about 10 minutes, 3 times a day.

Ordering a gel prepared with glycolic marigold extract in a handling pharmacy is also a good option.

4. Application of tea tree oil

Tea tree essential oil has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and healing properties that relieve discomfort and help eliminate warts characteristic of genital herpes. See the incredible benefits of tea tree oil.

Ingredients

Tea tree oil; 1 cotton swab.

Method of preparation

With the help of a cotton swab, apply pure tea tree oil on the wart, taking care not to let it leak into the surrounding skin area as it can cause irritation. This oil can also be diluted with an equal amount of almond oil so that it can be applied throughout the genital region.

5. Echinacea tea

Echinacea is a plant that helps to strengthen the immune system, very important to fight the virus.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of fresh echinacea leaves; 1 cup of boiling water.

Method of preparation

Place the herbs in the teacup with boiling water and let stand for about 10 minutes, covering to prevent the volatile oils from escaping and then strain and let cool. One cup should be taken 2 to 3 times a day.