Herbal Remedy For Shingles
January 5, 2009
Shingles are popularly known as adult chicken pox. Once a person was affected by chicken pox virus, the virus in untreated condition may stay within the health system in latent condition for years and may sprawl in the matured age in the form of shingles.
Although the rashes of Shingles are extremely painful and irritating, and it requires some medication form its early detection for the ease and comfort of the affected persons, some additional application of home remedies may initiate the healing process as well as provides additional comfort from the irritating pain of the body rash.
Although most of the herbal remedies are made of essential household ingredients and hardly have any chance for side effect but it will be on the safer side if you ask your doctor for an approval to use the remedies as a supportive process with prescribed medication.
Use of nail polish remover is said to be an effective instant home/herbal remedy for the rash of Shingles; however, it is not wise to use because of the chemicals inside the liquid may cause irritation and harmful infection with the blisters.
Application of mint leaf poultice on the rash gives relief for the coolant effect of mint. You can repeat the process 4-5 times per day; however, every time you nee to wash off the mint poultice by cold or like warm water thoroughly.
Application of ice is good remedy for reducing the irritation of Shingles’ rash. You can repeat this remedy for 3-4 times a day to get relief from the painful itching problem.
In case of Shingles infection, foods with salt need to be avoided because salt intake may worsen the situation of infection.
Consumption of watery fruit is beneficial for shingles healing in a passive way.
A solution made by leek juice, Aloe Vera gel, and natural honey helps to reduce the pain and irritation of the Shingle body rash.
Baking soda and water combination can be used as a cold compress medium. Soak a clean towel in baking soda mixed water and sponge the rash affected area gently so that it may not hurt the affected person.
Antiviral caffeic acid is an effective antidote for shingle and pear is a fruit contains this organic acid abundantly. So consumption of pear in Shingles infection is beneficial for fast healing.
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