Herbal Cure of Shingles
May 11, 2009
Shingles are a type of body rash similar to chicken pox and are caused by same virus, named as herpes zoster, responsible for infliction of chicken pox in human body. Like chicken pox, shingles caused rashes are seen mostly on one side of body and on chest line; the rashes get converted to blisters with inside pus and after a certain period the pus comes out of the blisters in oozing form and develops a layer of crust on skin tone. The rashes of shingles are painful, however might not be terrible at its intensity, and the problem of shingles affect mostly adults and children who are not infected by chicken pox already in past.
The problem of shingles gets recovered within a time frame of certain quarantine period and this quarantine period varies from 2-3 weeks time. However, the herbal remedies are popular for the treatment of shingles reduces the itchiness of the rashes, pain and burning sensation and minimizes the chance of forming pus inside the blisters. The herbal remedies are like natural support for the patient for prompt recovery and should not to be considered as substitute for doctor’s consultation by any chance.
Smearing apple cider vinegar on the shingles rashes reduces the formation of pus inside the blisters and reduces the discomfort of itching in a great way. Even in case of severe rashes, smearing apple cider vinegar reduces if not the blisters but the feeling of pain instantly.
You need to make an herbal solution mixing aloe Vera plant extract, honey, and leek juice; and gently you need to smear the herbal concoction on the shingles rashes. Otherwise application of an herbal combination of cayenne pepper, coconut oil, and aloe Vera gel helps recovering the blisters promptly.
During the quarantine period and in post-quarantine period of shingles, the suffering patient should not wear body fitting garments; rather, the situation would be comfortable if the patient goes for using loose garments and cotton made undergarments.
Green tea is full of natural antioxidants, anti-viral and anti-inflammation properties, thus application of cold green tea on the shingle rashes will help to get rid off the blisters faster than normal healing process.
Licorice extract can be used on Shingles rash; it resists the growth of the virus.
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