Natural Remedies for Genital Herpes: Effective Treatment Options
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common infection that affects both men and women, and it is estimated that up to one in six people in the United States have the virus. While there is no cure for genital herpes, Earth Clinic readers have reported there are many natural remedies and supplements that can alleviate the symptoms and reduce the frequency of outbreaks.
What Is Genital Herpes?
Genital herpes is a viral infection that is transmitted through sexual contact. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is of two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. While both types can cause genital herpes, HSV-2 is more commonly associated with this condition. Genital herpes can cause painful blisters or sores on or around the genitals, anus, and thighs. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Antiviral medications can help to reduce the severity and frequency of outbreaks, as can many natural treatments, as detailed below.
Natural Remedies for Genital Herpes
Earth Clinic readers have repeatedly suggested natural remedies to help alleviate the symptoms and reduce the frequency of outbreaks. Six of the most popular remedies include apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, l-lysine, bach flower remedies, and prunella vulgaris.
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List of Remedies for Genital Herpes
- Apple Cider Vinegar (19 )
- Hydrogen Peroxide (17 )
- L-Lysine (14 )
- Bach Flower Remedies (8 )
- Coconut Oil (9 )
- Lecithin (8 )
- Oregano Oil (9 )
- BHT (6 )
- Multiple Remedies (9 )
- Prunella Vulgaris (6 )
- Stabilized Oxygen (6 )
- Dietary Changes (4 )
- Tea Tree Oil (4 )
- Echinacea (3 )
- Hypericum Mysorense (3 )
- Olive Leaf Extract (3 )
- Red Marine Algae (3 )
- Acetone Nail Polish Remover (3 )
- Aloe Vera (3 )
- Bitter Melon (2 )
- Black Tea (2 )
- Black Walnut Hull (2 )
- Colloidal Silver (4 )
- DMSO (2 )
- DMSO, Hydrogen Peroxide (2 )
- Iodine, Prunella Vulgaris, Grape Seed and Neem Extracts (2 )
- Lemon Water (2 )
- Magnesium Citrate (2 )
- Monolaurin, L-Lysine (2 )
- Onion Family (Onions, Garlic, Celery, Thyme) (2 )
- Pine Cone Extract (2 )
- Rubbing Alcohol (3 )
- Extra Rinse Your Underwear (2 )
- Urine Therapy (2 )
- Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda (1 )
- Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil (2 )
- ACV, Flower Remedies, Diet, Tea Tree Soap (1 )
- Apple Cider Vinegar, L-Lysine (1 )
- Apple Cider Vinegar (1 )
- ACV and Zovirax (1 )
- Genital Herpes Advice (1 )
- Anti-Fungal Cream (1 )
- Acetone Nail Polish Remover, L-Lysine (1 )
- Andrographic Paniculate and Olive Leaf, ACV (1 )
- Ani's Lotion (1 )
- Bbq Sauce (1 )
- BHT, DMSO (1 )
- B5, Lysine (1 )
- Choraphor, Zinc Gluconate (1 )
- Cimetidine (1 )
- Antiviral Cleanse (2 )
- Cranberry and Lemon Juice (1 )
- Coconut and Frankincense Oils (1 )
- Colloidal Silver, Grapefruit Seed Extract (1 )
- Coconut Oil and MMS (1 )
- Coral Calcium (1 )
- Cornstarch (1 )
- Colloidal Silver (1 )
- Dietary Changes, Olive Leaf, Cinnamon, ACV (1 )
- D-Limonene (1 )
- DMSO, Coconut Oil & Lemon Water (1 )
- Diaper Rash Cream (1 )
- Edgar Cayce's Remedy (1 )
- Epsom Salts Bath (1 )
- Frankincense Essential Oil (1 )
- Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, DMSO (1 )
- Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (2 )
- Flounder (1 )
- Fragipani (1 )
- Four Thieves Oil (1 )
- Garlic (1 )
- Garlic, Cayenne, ACV, Fiber, Distilled Water (1 )
- Garlic Oil (1 )
- General Feedback (1 )
- Grapefruit Seed Extract (1 )
- Gentian Violet (1 )
- Hydrogen Peroxide, ACV, Colloidal Silver (1 )
- Herbal/Supplement Regime (1 )
- Herpes (1 )
- Hydrogen Peroxide, Borax (1 )
- Iodine (1 )
- Iodine, Glycerin (2 )
- Ivermectin, Neosporin (1 )
- Ivy-Dry (1 )
- Kale (1 )
- King Coconut (1 )
- L-Lysine, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne (1 )
- Lemon Balm (1 )
- Lime (1 )
- L-Lysine, Red Marine Algae, H2O2, Dietary Suggestions (1 )
- L-Lysine, Zinc, Pau De Arco Tea (1 )
- Lemon Water (1 )
- Lysine, Echinacea, Vitamin C, Peroxide (1 )
- L-Lysine, Oregano Oil, Cell Food (1 )
- Neem Oil, DMSO (1 )
- Neem Oil (1 )
- Oregano and Eucalyptus Oils, Lysine (1 )
- Osha, Usnea and Echinacea (1 )
- Oral Pain Reliever (1 )
- Ozone Therapy (1 )
- Pepto Bismol (1 )
- Questions to Ask About the Herpes Virus (1 )
- Saw Palmetto and Natural Oils (1 )
- Sodium Chlorite (1 )
- Salt Detox Bath (1 )
- Suntan Lotion (1 )
- Supplements (2 )
- Tanamu Oil (1 )
- Ted's Remedies (1 )
- Tepeschoite Powder (1 )
- Genital Herpes Triggers (1 )
- Turmeric (1 )
- Vitamin C (1 )
- Topical Application of Vodka, Zinc (1 )
- Wheatgrass (1 )
- Zinc (1 )
- Lauricidin (1 )