Home Remedies for Herpes

Home Remedies for Herpes

Home remedies for herpes has been found effective in treatment of the disease caused by he herpes simplex virus or HSV. This virus is causative agent for cold sores on the mouth and genital herpes that becomes evident around the genital parts.

Causes of Herpes:

• The disease is caused due to infection of herpes simplex virus or HSV
• Sexual contact with those infected

Symptoms of Herpes:

Genital herpes:

• Pain and itching in the genitals
• Small red bumps or white blisters
• These bumps may burst or rupture or convert into bleeding ulcers.
• Scabs may be formed on the affected area.
• Major genital parts like vagina, anus, cervix or buttock in women and penis, buttocks, scrotum, anus and thighs in men get affected.
• Burning urinating may be seen
• Swollen nymph may be observed in the groin

Cold Sores Symptoms

• Blisters on the lips and mouth
• Mouth functions get difficult
• Fever
• Sore throat

Home Remedies for Herpes:

• Ice is one of the widely acclaimed home remedies for herpes as it sooths itchiness, pain and discomfort. One should put an icepack 10 to 15 minutes at a time for 3 or 4 times a day.


• Black tea bags can offer you relief from this disease that is caused due to viral infection. One should put the tea bags on the affected part for some 5 minutes 3 or 4 times a day.


• Application of Baking Soda also offers some relief to those suffering from herpes.


• Aloe Vera can also offer a pleasant relief to those suffering from herpes.