Why Natural Cures For Herpes?

There have been a lot of different studies towards discovering effective herpes cures. Today we use drags and natural cures for herpes to deal with the virus, but still there is no cure that can heal the herpes completely. Yet, the treatment can be quite successful in terms of removing herpes symptoms.

The problem with herpes is that it is highly contagious; also it is easily transmitted through sexual intercourse. It is officially known as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV); the virus resides in the nerve ganglia after initial exposure. There are two types of the virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2; the first type is oral herpes, and the second one is genital. As oral type it is knows as cold sores.

Usually herpes has such symptoms as clusters of painful, small blisters that appear on lips or genitals.

There are many natural cures for herpes that include essential oils, oxygen therapy, medicinal herbs, oral and topical anti-viral creams, etc.

Medical plants have great antiviral properties that can be very effective in herpes treatment. Their active ingredients are plant primary metabolites such as protein and amylase and secondary metabolites such as alkaloid, phenols and terpene. These ingredients are actively used in Chinese medicines.

Aloe Vera which is a common ingredient in many creams and soaps has good ingredients that can be helpful in skin treatment. Aloe Vera is often used in herpes and cold sore creams.

Thyme is another popular remedy; it is found in tea and can be used as an internal antiseptic for the blisters.

Camellia Sinensis is a kind of immune booster; strong immune system will not allow the virus to act. But this herpes cure is basically good for oral herpes.

Other herpes natural cures will include bioflavonoid, Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and zinc.

So why natural cures for herpes? Because they are safe and effective. Since herpes will remain with you for the whole life, are you ready to pay for the synthetic drugs for all this time and possibly suffer from their side effects? Natural remedies for herpes are safe, they are cheaper than drugs (actually some of them you can get for free in your own home), and are very effective.