Natural Herpes Treatments

Herpes is a virus that affects the mouth and the genital area. Genital herpes affects both men and women and spreads through skin-to-skin contact.

There are two types of the herpes virus: Herpes Simplex One and Herpes Simplex Two. Herpes Simplex One affects the mouth and spreads through oral sex. Herpes leads to genital herpes and affects genital and anal areas in both men and women.

Many natural herbal supplements are available that can be used for herpes treatment including:

Garlic: Garlic works as a natural herpes treatment. It contains sulfur and is antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. By eating a few cloves of garlic everyday, you maybe able to keep the herpes virus at bay.

Echinacea: Echinacea strengthens the immune system. As a herpes home treatment, echinacea can be consumed in different forms including juices, tea, or pills.

Goldenseal: This is the best herpes treatment for people looking for natural herpes treatment options. Make a paste of goldenseal, black walnut hull powder, and echinacea and apply the paste on herpes sores to heal them.

Over-the-counter herpes treatments are available in the form of pills and ointments.

For more on herpes, see below:
1. www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/Herpes-Myths-facts-outbreaks/2010/12/01/id/378619
2. archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/11/1/185823.shtml
3. w3.newsmax.com/blaylock/54a.cfm
4. www.newsmaxhealth.com/health_stories/treating_herpes_HIV/2010/02/17/313008.html