Herpes Treatment

MEDICINAL HERBS

DESCRIPTION

Herbs have been used for their medicinal properties for hundreds of years, on both humans and animals. Each herb works most effectively when chosen specifically for each person and ailment. The active ingredient in most herbs is an alkaloid, a very toxic molecule if taken in considerable excess.

When using herbs it is best for safety and quality purposes to buy standardized extracts, usually dispensed by accredited Herbalists or Naturopaths. You are then guaranteed to get quality/regulated concentrations, that if taken according to directions should cause no harm.

This advice only applies to the very strong and toxic medicinal herbs - not those that are used in the common kitchen to help our immune systems and flavor our foods.

EFFICIENCY RATING

The following have all been shown to have anti-viral properties against Herpes Simplex:

Olive leaf extract

Prunella vulgaris

Cactus opuntia streptacantha

Red marine algae

There are several medicinal herbs that are beneficial in dealing with most viruses:

LAVENDER - widely known for its rapid anti-staphylococcus and streptococcus effects, but is also beneficial against the cold sore/herpes virus.

MYRRH - a plant herb that yields a therapeutic toxic resin renowned for curing severe ulcers, as well as chest and blood infections from viruses and other pathogens.

SAGE - a moderately strong antiseptic that will kill most bacteria and viruses that it comes in contact with.

The following herbs may also be beneficial:

GOLDEN SEAL

FEVERFEW

BURDOCK

HYSSOP

LEMON

PENNYROYAL

ST. JOHN'S WORT

SARSAPARILLA

WINTERGREEN

WORMWOOD

GENTIAN

RED CLOVER

All of these have a greater or lesser affect on pathogens, such as bacterium and viruses, within the human physiology.

SIDE EFFECTS

Medicinal herbs should always be taken as directed, by an experienced practitioner or health care provider. Many herbs have side effects if taken in excess or used incorrectly.

Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes.htm