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Use Natural Treatments for Genital Herpes

Posted By: Chris Robertson | Posted On: 2008-09-16 | Article ID: 94918

Genital herpes affects millions of people in the United States alone, and about one million people contract the virus each year. It is a very painful sexually transmitted disease that is highly contagious. If you're one of the many herpes genitalis sufferers, then you understand the tremendous emotional and physical stress that accompanies this dreadful disease. Fortunately, many genital herpes sufferers are now finding relief through natural treatments. Though there is no cure for genital herpes, there are many natural treatments that can help relieve symptoms and lessen herpes outbreaks.

Recognize the Symptoms of Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. This is also known as HSV II or HSV 2. Once infected, HSV II remains in the body throughout a lifetime. HSV 2 is usually in an inactive state, which means there are no symptoms. When the initial outbreak occurs (usually within about two weeks of infection), symptoms will appear such as burning or itching in the genital area, a manifestation of small vesicles in clusters that burst, fever, weakness, flu-like symptoms, vaginal discharge, and swollen genital glands. In latter manifestations, or secondary manifestations, the symptoms appear with less intensity, but are still somewhat painful and uncomfortable.

Finding Natural Treatments

There are many products available by prescription or over the counter to help relieve herpes genitalis symptoms. Many of these products contain alcohol or other ingredients that can irritate the genital area and cause terrible stinging when applied. Some of the products contain benzocaine or lidocaine, which will numb the area to relieve pain. These do work temporarily, but can also lead to allergic reactions in some sufferers. So, the search has been on for many years to find natural relief.

A form of natural treatment that's gaining popularity and recognition (even by doctors) is to apply pure, natural essential oils to the infected area. Essential oils are gentle, allergy-free, and can penetrate deeper to positively affect the cell membranes and attack HSV II in a person's body without damaging the host cell.

There are popular essential oil products such as H-Away and H-Prevention to help lessen the severity and frequency of genital herpes outbreaks. There are also specific essential oils, such as Tamanu tree oil, which can be applied directly to the infected area or can be diluted with a carrier oil for easier application to the skin.

Tamanu oil is so effective because it brings healing to the skin and has properties such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antineuralgic, and antioxidant. It is also used by people around the world to heal or relieve such ailments as boils, open sores and wounds, hemorrhoids, acne, scrapes, burns, insect bites, diabetic sores, diaper rash, eczema, and numerous other conditions.

Natural treatments such as essential oils for herpes genitalis provide a safe alternative for many sufferers without painful side effects. These do not cure HSV 2, but can provide such relief that you can live your life without worry of severe herpes outbreaks. Go online today to find the natural treatment that's right for you.

 

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Chris Robertson
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