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Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by That Guy (Raleigh, NC) on 05/03/2009
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I read that the virus has to have a warm and moist environment to REPLICATE, or go extremely active. I soak my fingers in HP initially to dry out the infected area and the COOL (not warm) sensation eases the itch. I then soak a cotton ball in HP and place it on the infected area and keep it in place with a fabric band aid b/c they don't loose adhesion when wet. I then resoak that whole finger (2 soaks and a cotton ball so far) while it's wrapped and remove the band aid about an hour later. This also removes any tiny blisters that tried to form during the first few hours of prodrone. (I believe the prodrone sensation is the actual SKIN seperating from it's lower layers trying to form a blister, which becomes itchy) MAKES SENSE TO ME. After any dead skin is peeled away from the bandage I keep it dry with HP as uaual until it's said and done. Within ONE day I am able to rid myself of any and most all discomfort AND by the next day I'm WELL on my way into the healing stage. NO BLISTERS, NO DISCOMFORT, INFECTED SKIN REMOVED, NO ITCH, JUST HEALING. IDK how or why it works other than it DRIES the area which is GREAT FOR YOU vs. BAD FOR VIRUS...AND it REMOVES the infected top layer of skin even if any blisters are barely visible, the skin is peeled away, and recleaned/redried with HP until it just naturally heals on it's own. For me it takes about half or less of a day to rid myself of discomfort and maybe two days to get it feeling back to normal and WELL into the healing stages. My first outbreak with the VIRUS lasted almost two weeks..and it wasn't pretty. With DRYING and REMOVAL and CLEANLINESS I am able to shorten two weeks into a mere day or two and the discomfort is gone is half a day. GOOD LUCK!! BTW I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED MY OUTBREAK b/c IT DID IT TO ME BEFORE. NEVER... EVER... EVER... EVER.... EVER, TAKE ANY BARBITUATES BECAUSE IT PLACES THE NERVOUS SYSTEM INTO A SLEEP STATE AND YOU GUESSED IT. THAT'S WHERE THE VIRUS LIES DORMANT ;) IF SOMEONE PAYS ME I'll KEEP RESEARCHING...lol My outbreaks are so minmimal I would get paid to go through one again just to prove that my process works for me. It doesn't cure anything but it goes from onset to AGHHHHH in a mere day as I said before if not two. Give it a shot if you have the same problem and I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK b/c this has to be one of the most UNFAIR VIRUS' ever to plaque humans. REMEMBER....KEEP IT DRY and COOL!! AGHHHHH is the KEY.
Lecithin
Posted by HisJewel (New York) on 08/28/2021
Greetings Ena,
I do not see L-Lysine on your list it has long been posted as a great help and an excellent remedy for herpes by many on EC. If a person has shingles, which is also considered a type of herpes, certain foods high in arginine such as nuts and chocolate and other foods high in arginine can bring on an outbreak and so can stress . Lysine supplements will bring balance and restore the correct lysine level to your body system, which will prevent or heal the herpes breakout. You may have to take it more than once a day for a bad breakout.
Early this year I had a bad cold which could have been COVID, COVID is also said to be a type of herpes. I took one 1000mg Lysine supplement every few hours safely for about 2 weeks.
Speaking from my experience with shingles, I have used BHT, vitamin D3, Olive Leaf, baking soda and other things of great help, however I have had a longer victory when I upped my lysine intake.
When we are trying to be the answer to the cry of so many, life can get real stressful, that is why some of us have lost our hair. We have to know when to delegate, and when to stand still to see the salvation of the Lord.
HisJewel
Acetone Nail Polish Remover, L-Lysine
Posted by Brokenme26 (Saudi Arabia) on 01/26/2015
Nail polish remover really helps? I'm afraid to put it.
ACV and Zovirax
Posted by Darcy (Phuket, Thailand) on 09/13/2008
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I had been looking for remedies and cures for my GH (I had it just 2 months ago) here in Earthclinic and it has been a great help! I also want to share my experimentation which had shorten the time of the outbreak. every morning and before I go to sleep, I soak a cottonball with Apple Cider Vinegar and put/pat it on my sores for 3-5seconds (it can be very stingy, I almost cried the first time i did it), then washed it with a feminine wash with tea tree oil, then I dry it up using a hairdryer (or sometimes just with a towel) then apply Zovirax on the sores. You can feel and see the results just the next day! This is all possible because of the prayers I made, for asking all the medicines I use will be effective for curing my disease.
I hope this will help anyone who will try this suggestion of mine.
God bless!
Stabilized Oxygen
Posted by Anonymous (USA) on 06/09/2008
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I found out about Stabilized Liquid Oxygen and DMSO and used both whenever I felt an outbreak coming on. I used to have between 2 and 4 outbreaks a year. I have not had a single outbreak in 2 years. They stopped after using the S.L.O. and DMSO, only when I felt an outbreak coming on, for approximately a year. I really couldn't believe it. I kept waiting for another outbreak thinking I just hadn't been stressed enough to trigger one, but 2 years later, nothing, and I've definitely had some serious, nervous breakdown, kind of stress during that period. I also told a friend of mine, who has had HSV1 since she was a kid, about it, and she used it with great success also. I tried to go back and get a blood test to see if I was "cured", but the doctor said it would be a waste of money because the virus is so illusive. She said even if you've been diagnosed it is not always present in the bloodstream. I guess this is because of the virus being either active or inactive. I also have a feeling she thought it was pointless because according to them, once you've got it, you've got it for life. I don't know if I am cured, but I will tell you, since I was diagnosed in 2000, I had never gone more than 6 months without an outbreak, and here I am 2 years, outbreak free. I am not on any medication or anything. I only used it when I first found out, and had no success with it. It seemed to actually make me break out more frequently so I stopped. If you can afford to pay for that prescription every month, giving this a shot is nothing. I don't know how it will work for others, but I wish everyone great success with it. No one deserves to live with the discomfort or emotional pain of this disease. Best of luck!
L-Lysine, Oregano Oil, Cell Food
Posted by LCL (Baltimore, MD) on 04/06/2008
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L-Lysine, Oil of Oregano and Cell Food (Oxygen and hydrogen to the body). I was diagnosed with Herpes Simplex 2 one week ago, and was devasted. I am 45 yrs old and have been married 5 years. We are faithful people! I am perplexed over this because I can't imagine how I contracted this or when! Nevertheless, I came across this site and it has changed my life and mental state. I didn't think I could handle this as I am a well rounded and have always been vigilant about everything, including my encounters in my single life. I decided to come off the Valtrex right aways and began the regiment that most agreed with my spirit. I only had on lesion on the back of my lower thigh - I was first diagnosed with shingles. I have never experienced any of the symptoms I read on this site, but the one lesion and the pain was enough!! I have been on the regiment for about one week, with only having had two OB. But, my body feels completely different, I can literally feel the effects of the Oil of Oregano immediately. There is a calming affect that happens, it feel wonderful. It seem like when I take the Lysine at night I get a tingle/buring feeling in my private area, strange because I never had prior to taking it. It just seems that whenever I think about the "herpes" thing now, I immediately feel a tingle/burning sensation down there. So, if I keep my mind in a positive place and think victoriously, I control the feeling. It's wierd, but at times I can feel the creepy virus slithering its way around my nervous system! I begin to denounce that demon! The cell food give me so much assurance because the virus cannot survive when oxygen is fed to cells. I am still adjusting the full dosage, it was too strong at first. I have changed my eating habits immediately, which is a challenge. I like to eat what I like, within reasonable bounds. I know I just started this regiment, but I feel really good and like I have already beat this demon! I plan to stick with this regiment for 6 months and take another blood test. By the way does anyone have knowlege about the levels. My was only 1.18, which positive reading is >1.09. Just curious. Thanks to all who have contributed to this website and for giving all of us hope and strength. God Bless everyone and may we all be healed!
L-Lysine
Posted by Maryland (Ca) on 07/04/2025 47 posts
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I know this post is old and most likely SydAus will not see it, but I woke up today to find blisters on my butt crack. I was diagnoses with hsv2 15 years ago, and I knew it was an outbreak.
I purchased lysine powder 1000mg per scoop last week, so I took 1000mg lysine in the first hour, 2000mg on the second hour, 3000mg on the third hour. I also added some vit c every time (I have vitamin C powder in capsules, 1000mg on each capsule, so I opened the capsule and put maybe a 1/4 of the pill in the cup).
About half an hour after I took the 3rd dosage, I touched the area and SURPRISE!, no outbreak! I could not believe what I was feeling. I keep touching it but found nothing. I am blown away it worked. Usually those blisters go away after a couple days, so this was very exciting.
I already took my fourth dosage (4000mg lysine + some vit c).
So I can say lysine powder taken internally plus some vitamin C works to get rid of outbreaks right away.
The vitamin C is Now brand but I only bought it because it was cheap, less than 5 bucks.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mad (Miami, FL) on 10/23/2007
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I was diagnosed with Genital Herpes last year and all I can say that is destroying me, little by little. I was happy to have found your site, you were a Godsend! This month has been a horrible month, lots of stress in my life, so you all know what that means, I've had outbreak after outbreak! I was desperate, since I hate taking drugs I decided to try Apple Cider Vinegar and for the most part it worked right away. No inching or tingling, all gone. But nothing is perfect. I used it on a breakout on my left butt cheek (it was pretty bad) and again it worked right away, but the skin in that area has now become raw hamburger meat, it's so tender, I can hardly sit down! Could it be that I applied it incorrectly? Please can someone help me out??!!! I love the instant results that I get from using ACV, but the aftermath has been a bitch!!!!!!
Bach Flower Remedies
Posted by Maggie (Reading, PA) on 03/23/2007
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I had noticed blisters and was tested for genital herpes. I was put on Valtrax immediately. I waited three days for the results, in excrutiating pain. I found out that I had genital herpes, and asked the doctor if there was anything that could take the lesions away. She said I needed to wait between 1-3 weeks for the lesions to scab and fall off! I found your website that same night, and the next morning went to the health food store. I bought L-lysine and Bach's holly and Bach's walnut. By the end of the day, I noticed a difference. The next morning, all but two of my lesions were gone, and those were drastically reduced in size. I attacked them with peroxide, and the next morning I woke up herpes free! NO SCABS, NO WAITING! Thank you, earthclinic!!
Bach Flower Remedies
Posted by G (USA) on 06/28/2006
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I tried your flower remedy suggestion for g herpes. I have had constant outbreaks for the last 2 years, but have not had one in 2 months since taking holly & walnut internally since April. I do occasionally experience a "twinge" down there when hiking, but find that if I dab the formula on the spot, the twinges cease immediately. I tried all sorts of remedies to no avail. I don't know why these work, but they're amazing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jake (Chapel Hill NC) on 01/09/2006
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i tried the apple cider vinegar cure i take (drink) 2 to 3 shots a day, and also rub it on my privates when I take baths every day. Now its been 2 months and no symptoms sores or anything i still take the shots and rub down in it in the shower but if that's what it takes to never have another outbreak that's Ok with me it can be a little strong so if its to much just add a little water and hopefully you too can feel relief.
BHT
Posted by Jenny (USA)
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I recently paid $10 for two pages of information from this web site: www.finallyfree.us. Basically, the information said you can cure HSV (become antibody negative) using BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) for a year or two at a dose of @50 mg to 1,000 mg (I am going by memory - you'll need to do research yourself). There is a book called "Wipe Out Herpes With BHT" by John A. Mann and Steven Wm. Fowkes. copyright 1983. which is where this information is sourced from. He said that the best source for BHT is
www.1to1vitamins.comFor more info go to:
www.advance-health.com/herpes.html
http://www.advance-health.com/bht.html
There, I just saved you ten bucks! Hope this helps.
EC: BHT is butylated hydroxytoluene, phenolic compounds that are often added to foods to preserve fats. BHT may have antiviral and anti microbial activities. Studies are underway concerning the use of BHT in the treatment of herpes simplex and AIDS.
Castor Oil
Posted by hope (North Carolina) on 09/24/2024
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I would like others to try this, which has helped me so far. I ran across an article that I will attach. It shows how castor oil stops the replication of the virus in animals up to 85 percent. I use that with oregano oil and other herbs, plus I use a Magnesium spray every day in the shower because I'm told magnesium is important for the body to function properly. I rub castor oil all over my body from my feet to my head, sometimes mixing in cocoa butter or another cream because it's thick.
Does Castor Oil Help Treat Herpes Outbreaks? What Research Shows (www.medicinecontact.com/blog/39587/castor-oil-for-herpes) check out link but this is the part that caught my eye.
What Does Research Say About Castor Oil and Herpes?
There are currently no large scale human studies that look at castor oil's effectiveness in treating herpes outbreaks. However, some preliminary laboratory research suggests castor oil does have antiherpes activity:
A lab study found that castor oil was able to inhibit HSV-1 virus replication by 60% to 85%. The ricinoleic acid in castor oil was thought to be responsible for this antiherpes activity.
An animal study showed that castor oil liposomes inhibited HSV-2 vaginal lesions in mice when applied topically. The treatment also delayed lesion development.
Another lab study indicated castor oil exhibited antiviral effects against acyclovir-resistant strains of HSV-1. This suggests it may be effective for drug-resistant herpes infections.
While these early results are promising, human clinical trials are still needed to confirm if castor oil can effectively treat herpes symptoms. Always talk to your healthcare provider before using castor oil or any alternative remedy. Do not use castor oil by itself to manage herpes long-term.
Risks and Precautions When Using Castor Oil for Herpes
When using castor oil for herpes treatment, keep these precautions in mind:
- Do a patch test on a small area of skin before wider application to check for allergic reactions.
- Avoid getting castor oil in eyes as it can cause irritation.
- Discontinue use if skin becomes painful, overly dry or inflamed.
- Only use externally on affected areas. Do not ingest castor oil.
- Speak to your doctor before using castor oil on genital herpes sores or if pregnant.
- Do not rely solely on castor oil to treat herpes long-term or prevent outbreaks.
- See a doctor right away if herpes symptoms do not improve within a week of using castor oil.
- While considered relatively safe for external use, some people may be allergic or sensitive to castor oil. It's a good idea to do a patch test first. Seek medical care if you experience any severe reactions after using castor oil.
Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Jenny (Phoenix, Arizona ) on 04/11/2022
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I tried so many other suggestions from people on earth clinic. None of them worked. I would get regular outbreaks every couple of weeks no matter what I did or took.
The magnesium citrate has been nothing short of a miracle! It's been over a month and I've been outbreak free! Thank you so much! I feel like I have my life back again!
Cimetidine
Posted by Kim L. (Kansas City, MO) on 03/06/2025
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Thank you Nena! I've had genital herpes since I was 24. I'm now 53. I've always used coconut oil rubbed on at the first feeling of a breakout and then start taking high doses of Lysine. Those things have been a lifesaver in either stopping or reducing horrible large outbreaks that would last for 10 to 14 days before I learned of that combo. That combo dropped them down to 4 to 7 days.
About 10 days ago, 2/25/25, I started taking Diatomaceous Earth in the hopes of helping with multiple severe debilitating health problems that I've had for 7 years now, since March 2018.
The top 7 are:
- Insomnia (inability to FALL ASLEEP EVER and stay asleep without Xanax).
- Joint and Bone Pain (especially when sleeping). Frozen Shoulder has also started in last 2 months.
- Low Blood Pressure (after I eat anything AND upon waking).
- Severe Chronic Daily Constipation (Yes I know like 10+ natural remedies & all stopped working).
- Food Allergies to nearly everything.
- Parasites (I have many pics to prove I have them, but 2 stool tests never revealed.
- Candida & BV
The DE has been the ONLY CONSISTENT THING that has completely stopped my daily Low Blood Pressure and Severe Constipation. So 2 down and 5+ to go! Hooray!
But it comes with a horrible side effect for me. MAJOR Herpes breakouts on my bum AND in my left eye!
So far Tagamet or Cimetidine has stopped the break out in it's tracks on my bum that Lysine and CO weren't and the itching in my left eye has greatly lessoned. The left eye herpes came with covid in Nov 2020.
I don't want to stop taking the DE, because the best success stories I've read on here were with 2 different couples that took 1 - 2 TBSN of DE and 1 got rid of parasites he could see too that caused him to lose 50 lbs in 2 months and he was dying, posted by JulesElway07 (Denver, USA) on 07/25/2024 and Multiple Benefits for Sherri (Rockford, IL) on 08/17/2011 she and her husband got rid of so many ailments I can't begin to list them all, but it was A LOT!
So thank you so much! God Bless you!
D-Limonene
Posted by Mary (Arizona) on 06/04/2018
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For herpes sores, D'limonene applied asap on the area.
Take a capsule, open it and use it directly or use it with a bit of castor or neem oil. Works right away.
Salt Detox Bath
Posted by Journey To Wellness (Atlanta) on 02/19/2018
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I've had hsv1 and hsv2 for years. I've only had success with reducing outbreaks and symptoms with salt baths. 1 cup of epsom, 1 cup of pink or dead sea salt and 1 cup of 35 pct hydrogen peroxide in very warm water in tub. Soak for 45 to water get cold. Preferably night before bed because you will fill tired after the soak. Make sure you can lay your back and legs summerge in full water in tub. You can also use apple cider vinegar in place of peroxide. This process will help kill some of the virus. You can soak 2 to 3 times a week. Also, use oreganol oil and coconut oil mixed to apply after bath on lower back and base of neck shoulder. Oregano pills and extract to use internal. Include lysine and vitamin c with you multi vitamin. Always drink a organic juice fruit and vegetable mix. If you can add wheatgrass it will help to boost immune. Good luck!
Zinc
Posted by Pay It Forward (PNW) on 09/06/2022 73 posts
Take zinc with food. I learned the hard way. Once, I took it on an empty stomach and after a short while I suddenly and violently started vomiting. Barely made it to the bathroom. My face was crimson red (freaky) and it was one of the worst vomiting episodes I've ever had in my life. It was short spell but extreme. Don't think I could have remained in this state long or you'd be thinking you need to call an ambulance. Yeah it was that bad. Felt like I'd been poisoned. Pretty awful and don't recommend making this mistake.
Osha, Usnea and Echinacea
Posted by Alex (Eugene, Oregon) on 02/14/2015
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I don't have herpes but have advised people who do as I work in the healing industry as a body worker and spiritual counselor. I treated my children's viral and bacterial infections while they were growing up with the following herbs.
Osha is a strong antiviral. Usnea is a strong antibacterial and antifungal. Echinacea is a good blood purifier.
Years ago when clients asked if there is anything I could recommend for their herpes breakouts I told them of these herbs. I suggested they take the tinctures orally and to use a combination of the Osha and Usnea as a topical and apply it with a cotton swab. I suggested they take 30 drops of each of the 3 tinctures together every 2-3 hours at the first signs of an outbreak and to take this dosage for the first 24-48 hrs depending on results and then to do the bottle recommendation for at least 5 days. The bottle should recommend about 30-35 drops 3 times a day.
This is the same course of action I would use with my kids at the first signs of any illness. Those who tried it say it stopped the outbreak in its tracks and healed it in a couple of days. These herbs are fine to use in these dosages for the first few days without worrying about overdosing or side effects. I recommend these to people who can't fight off viral infections and they are amazed at how fast they respond to them. Something I have been doing the last few years is to mix these 3 herbs in a atomizing spray bottle and spraying it into my throat where it can really absorb. I have been free of any type of viral infection for about 13 years. The atomizing spray bottle may be a good application for topical use especially when away from home and without swabs. I take the 3 herbs throughout the flu and cold season as a preventative and especially if I'm going to be out in a large crowd such as a convention. These tinctures can also be put into a bottle of water in their daily dose amounts and sipped throughout the day and they will metabolize well through the kidneys. The tinctures are best taken if allowed to absorb sublingually (under the tongue) but these herbs are an acquired taste. Since herbs lack the residual affect of pharmaceuticals it's important to be diligent with taking them during any treatment to ensure their efficacy. I think with the condition of a herpes outbreak treating both topically and at the same time systemically is a good system of treatment.
The Osha is also a good lung herb in that it is a bronchial dilator and is also a good expectorant and as a strong antiviral will fight the virus where it's breaking out and also at its source. The Usnea will help to fight secondary infections at the breakout site and to give an extra boost to the immune system by taking off some of its load of keeping harmful bacterial in the body in check; this will free up some of the immune system to fight the herpes outbreak. Echinacea balances blood PH and in doing so stimulates a sluggish lymphatic system and this will enhance the body's ability to fight infection. I also recommend maximizing the health of the immune system by eliminating all sugars, GMOs, junk foods and their additives, fluoride in water and toothpaste, refined flours and grains, sodas and all sugary drinks, meats and dairy with hormones. Eat organic as much possible and meats that are free range and fed non-GMO grains. Another thing that is wreaking havoc on our health is the over abundance of omega 6 oils to omega 3s. Western diet is lacking in EFAs; essential fatty acids. All these things contribute to a weakened immune system that will make it much more susceptible to diseases and out breaks as well as allergies. Our food and water supply has been compromised for profits and we as individuals need to be diligent about what we are eating and indulging in. At age 61 I'm free of all meds and am in robust health and do aerobics 4-5 days a week, pump iron and eat a healthy, natural, GMO free and organic diet. I'm free of spending time and money chasing my health through a ineffective health system and free of spending money on pharm drugs.
De-stressing and finding inner peace is also conducive to a healthy body and immune system as well as the mind. Meditation daily can add to the health of your overall being and its ability to fight infections and ward off outbreaks. I recommend to start telling your body every day you are giving it permission to heal and rid itself of all viruses. Tell your body it's strong enough to heal itself. When you've told yourself this enough then you will start to feel and know it and it will respond. Every cell in our body is a sentient being and responds to what we give it a tell it. Believe. Faith is an inner acknowledgement of truth. Faith and truth are yours to use for your own healing. Blessings and best wishes to everyone.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Anony (Chicago ) on 11/18/2014
Ps to all curious about oil of oregano. You HAVE to get the high grade oreganol. It's a tiny bottle for like 30 bucks. Expensive but you don't go through it too fast. If you don't get the highest grade and potency) there's no reason to get it at all.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Ppod (London, Uk) on 09/20/2014
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Hi, I wanted to report that I tried using Oil of Oregano - (internally; drops in water, and on the bottom of my spine) - to rid myself of the herpes virus. I tried this for 3 months as recommended by a poster here. It was the wild and Mediterranean type of oil, but it did not work. I wouldn't recommend taking this oil for such a long period of time because it depleted calcium in my bones and I'm not sure how safe it is to take the oil for several months on end?
I wish there was a cure, but there seems to be only 1 or 2 people on here reporting that they are completely free of symptoms, compared with others who are just managing their symptoms.
Has anyone else had success with oil of oregano? I may try stabilized Oxygen Drops next...
Good luck all.
Red Marine Algae
Posted by Gabe X (New York, Ny) on 06/12/2014
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This seems to rid of genital herpes outbreaks. I have tried Red Marine Algae and have found great success! I take 2 - 300mg pills per day, along with 2000mg of Lysine.
I've had outbreaks at least twice a month. So far it has been 2 months with no sign of outbreak or any of the tingling or sensation of reoccurrence. I promised myself that I would share any findings once I completely tested this on myself with success. I'm starting to believe that the virus has been eradicated. I'll update more findings as time passes.
Olive Leaf Extract
Posted by Brooke Paige (Vt) on 10/18/2015
I've read that Oregano oil is able to kill the virus in a petri dish.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Jessica (Oakland, Ca) on 09/18/2013
Ok so after some extensive research I am now going to try inhaling h2o2 orally through a nasal sprayer (I bought a colloidal silver one and put the contents in another bottle to use later) I plan on inhaling h2o2 upon rising, then 3 times a day dosing with stabilized oxygen with colloidal silver, as well as olive leaf extract. I can tell you that after 2 days of h2o2 and colloidal silver not only is any visible signs going away but my mental and physical health have improved. I will keep posting upon new improvements with this method. Good luck to you all!
