Herpes simplex 2 causes genital herpes which is a highly contagious infection. It is spread through sexual contact with someone who is infected. This viral infection causes sores or lesions around the genitals and on the skin surrounding the anus. Though these sores can appear anywhere on the body they are mostly found in the parts of the body that are below the waist.
The infected person carries the virus in his/her body and outbreaks of the infection can occur at any time and quite frequently. The men have blisters on the head of the penis, thighs, anus and buttocks. Women have these blisters in the area around the cervix and the labia. These blisters are very painful and itchy.
The weeping sores ooze fluid which is very infectious and causes intense burning. There is also a discharge from the vagina and urethra and painful urination. Fever, chills, headaches, fatigue and weakness are other symptoms of this disease.
Home Remedies For Herpes Simplex 2
Baking Soda
Baking soda is very useful for eliminating the pain and itching. Make a thick paste with baking soda and a little water and apply it directly on the sores and the blisters.
Leave the blisters well coated with it. The itching and burning will subside immediately and the weeping sores will dry out. Apply this paste three times, for faster healing.
Neem
Neem is the most effective remedy for herpes simplex 2. It will eradicate the virus at its root so that there will be no possibilities for further episodes or outbreaks. Neem is renowned for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammtory properties which cure all kinds of skin diseases and disorders and keep the entire body free from infections.
Boil a sheaf of neem leaves in plenty of water with which you can bathe. Boil for ten minutes. Allow the water to cool a little. Bathe with this hot water daily. in addition to this eat four or five young neem leaves for a week.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm has great antiviral properties which combat with the virus effectively and successfully. It also soothes the burning and itching and dries out the fluid in the blisters and makes them subside quickly.
Make a decoction by boiling some lemon balm leaves into a cup of water for a couple of minutes. Strain the tea, add a teaspoon of honey and drink three cups daily.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil has potent antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Dab lavender oil all over the blisters and sores. You will sense an immediate relief in the burning and itching. Keep applying the oil several times. The blisters will dry out and heal quickly.
Garlic
Garlic is full of wonderful and magical healing powers. Name a disease and garlic is sure to be the antidote to it. Its antiviral, antibacterial, antibiotic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are simply phenomenal.
Mince five cloves of garlic and swallow it with water first thing in the morning. In addition to this apply garlic paste to the sores and blisters for faster healing.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
