Herpes is a viral infection that affects the mouth and genital regions. In the US alone 50 percent to 80 percent of the adult population carries oral herpes and 20 percent carry genital herpes. Both kinds of herpes are caused by simplex virus and weaken the immune system.

Both herpes infections can result in painful blisters that are highly infectious. Complete healing can take from 2-4 weeks, during which time the blisters are contagious. There is a remote chance of infection transmission even the after blisters have healed, however the rate of transmission drops significantly at this point. In rare cases there are no symptoms at all.

The Egyptians, Chinese and the Native Americans have used some herbal supplements for thousands of years to cure a variety of ailments including herpes.

Natural Remedy for Herpes:

• Some doctors recommend soaking the affected area in warm water to help alleviate the symptoms of genital herpes. It is important to pat the area dry after soaking it.
• Echinacea is a herb that boosts the immune system.
• Bee propolis is a waxy substance that is produced by honey bees. Applying bee propolis to sores produced from a genital herpes heals the sores more rapidly.
• Rozites Caperatas, a type of gypsy mushrooms, contain chemicals that fight both herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2
• Prunella vulgaris is a herb that contain chemicals that fight herpes virus.
• Tea tree oil is a natural germicide and antibacterial that is used to treat the symptoms of genital herpes. 
• Melissa or lemon balm is a natural antibacterial used to treat genital herpes
• Aloe Vera used as an ointment and drink are used to heal herpes.

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