Top herbal remedies for shingles

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Hypoxis Rooperi (African Potato) contains phytosterols and sterolins, which boost the immune system making it one of the better herbal remedies for shingles. Studies done on a group of volunteers showed a significant increase in the number of T-cells, which are involved in strengthening immunity.

Lemon balm, a superb natural cure for shingles, is antiviral & especially good at preventing the internal spread of the virus. Simply make lemon balm tea, drink a few cups a daily & apply the cooled tea bag to the shingles. It is also a sedative & so can help you sleep better. Take 25 - 40 drops of tincture 2x daily or get a cream containing lemon balm & apply 3 - 4x daily.

Agathosma Betulina (Buchu) has antibacterial action good for attacking the herpes virus causing shingles.

Echinacea is also is also one of the best herbal remedies for shingles. It’s anti-viral & immune boosting. Take ½ tsp extract, 3x daily or 300 mg capsules 10x daily.

Goldenseal is a fine shingles treatment due to its antimicrobial, immune enhancing properties. Take prepared supplement as directed.

Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) is an interesting natural remedy for shingles. It helps the body regulate mucus & is a tonic remedy to strengthen the natural protective ability of the body to fight infection.

Mentha Piperita is extremely beneficial in supporting a healthy immune system. In fact, while we can’t speak of natural cures for shingles, many other herbs from the mint family - apart from lemon balm, spearmint & peppermint - can be powerfully anti-herpal. Combine some combination of hyssop, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage & thyme for a powerfully therapeutic tea. Then apply the cooled off dregs to the infected area.

Viscum album acts as a natural diuretic & immune enhancer.

Red pepper is one of the more powerful natural herbal remedies for shingles as it contains the marvelous ingredient that makes it hot called capsaicin. It is most delicious & effective shingles treatment. Simply purchase creams containing capsaicin & apply directly. Eating hot peppers may also help. Or you can add a bit of hot seeds or powder to aloe creams.

Schizandra sinesis, appears to treat many health conditions & is one of the effective natural remedies for shingles due to its ability to assist the body against toxins and cell damage.

Aloe vera is antibacterial & anti-inflammatory making it a perfect choice against shingles.

St. John’s-wort contains hypericum an effective herb against the herpes virus in addition to many other viruses. Make a strong tea & apply cooled tea to infection.

Licorice is one of the most used natural remedies for shingles because it makes the herpes virus inactive. Take prepared supplement as directed & apply creams containing it to affected areas. For short term use only & not for use if you suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, take diuretics or digitalis or are pregnant.

Passionflower is an important natural shingles treatment because it works on full blown shingles.

Mullein compresses have been shown to kill herpes viruses.

Finally, eat lots of garlic! The great thing about many herbal remedies for shingles & other conditions, is that they are simply delicious, natural foods that we should be enjoying regularly.