Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. If you have genital herpes, you may suffer from periodic outbreaks of painful, fluid-filled blisters which may be preceded by a feeling of itching or pain around your genitals, also known as the prodomal stage. Because the human immune system cannot eliminate the herpes simplex virus from the body, there is no way to cure genital herpes. Some vitamins and herbal medications may be able to reduce the severity or frequency of herpes outbreaks, though there is not enough scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.
Step 1
Take astralagus supplements. Astralagus is an herb used by many to boost the strength of the immune system. A strong immune system is needed to prevent herpes outbreaks and also can reduce the severity and frequency of a genital herpes flareup. Best-Herpes-Treatments.com recommends taking between 400 and 7,000 mg of astralagus powdered extract. Because astralagus can interact with some medications, you should talk to your doctor before taking this medication.
Step 2
Take vitamin C and bioflavonoid supplements. Taking 600 mg of both vitamin C and bioflavonoids three time each day can help reduce the length of a herpes outbreak, VitaminsDeficiency.org reports. For best results, begin taking the supplements three days after you first experience the prodomal stage.
Step 3
Apply propolis ointment to the herpes lesions. Propolis is a resin from cone-bearing trees, such as poplars. A 3 percent propolis ointment should be applied to herpes lesions four times per day, MedLinePlus explains.
Step 4
Use zinc supplements. Zinc may have some anti-herpes activity, VitaminsDeficiency,org notes. Applying ointments which contain zinc can help reduce the duration of an outbreak, and taking zinc supplements may be able to help prevent or reduce the severity of genital herpes eruptions.
Things You'll Need
- Astralagus
- Zinc supplements
- Zinc ointment
- Vitamin C supplements
- Bioflavonoid supplements
- Propolis ointment
