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The antiviral components of peppermint oil is a good remedy to cure cold sores. In these studies the researchers found that peppermint oil exhibited high levels of virucidal activity against HSV-1 and HSV-2.

After three hours of incubation of the herpes simplex virus with peppermint oil, an antiviral activity of around 99 percent was demonstrated. The oil proved to be most effective in the early stages of symptoms.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13678235/

https://www.thaiscience.info/Journals/Article/CMJS/10905309.pdf

Scientific studies reveal the use of Peppermint and have attributed biological effects such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, biopesticide, larvicide, anticancer, radioprotective, genotoxic and antidiabetic activity.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.6664 (2020)

In this link with scientific references 4 effective natural remedies for cold sores

https://heal.me/articles/herbalism-four-effective-natural-remedies-for-cold-sores-article

This article reports on some practical and fast-acting solutions to treat cold sores.

https://healthnile.com/how-to-get-rid-of-a-cold-sore/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Cj0KCQjwlZixBhCoARIsAIC745CgmQPHd1aBpTEPD7arWQqY2DpbELn46Xt-_at_Fjz7bSe9llrufBgaAmIHEALw_wcB&cuid=Cj0KC QjwlZixBhCoARIsAIC745CgmQPHd1aBpTEPD7arWQqY2DpbELn46Xt-_at_Fjz7bSe9llrufBgaAmIHEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlZixBhCoARIsAIC745CgmQPHd1aBpTEPD7arWQqY 2DpbELn46Xt-_at_Fjz7bSe9llrufBgaAmIHEALw_wcB (2024).--

The isotopic responses of Herpes Zoster vary greatly. A literature search revealed 32 cases of isotopic granuloma annulare (GA) after HZ.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25348763/

https://www.jaadcasereports.org/article/S2352-5126(18)30070-5/fulltext

Elevated levels of total homocysteine tHcy and reduced levels of melatonin MLT may be associated with the manifestation of herpes zoster HZ.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jmv.25484 (2019)

SHINGLES NATURAL TREATMENT: FOODS, SUPPLEMENTS & OILS

https://draxe.com/health/5-shingles-natural-treatments/

6 NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR SHINGLES

https://www.healthline.com/health/shingles-natural-treatment

Also one of the most popular natural remedies to combat genital herpes is through black tea. This drink manages to relieve and improve the sores caused by genital herpes due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. To treat your condition, you will only have to soak a black tea bag in warm water (never hot) and apply it to the affected area by pressing lightly. Repeat this procedure twice a day and, little by little, you will notice how the infection improves.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3698045/

You can treat herpes with aloe vera. This plant is ideal for relieving skin conditions since it has powerful antibacterial properties that strengthen our body to be protected from external conditions. To take advantage of its benefits, you will need to apply a little aloe vera gel on the sores caused by herpes and let it dry, that is, you should not rinse it, you should let it act deeply. Repeat this procedure 2 times a day and you will see how your infection improves significantly.

https://es.emuaid.com/pages/managing-shingles-cndc01

Baking soda is also a perfect ally for treating genital herpes and, among its properties, its qualities stand out for calming irritation by drying up the infection. In order to take advantage of these benefits you will have to apply a little of the powder of this product on the herpes ulcers and let it act for about 10 minutes; Then rinse the area and repeat the procedure 2 times a day to ensure that the infection dries up as quickly as possible.

https://www.health.com/condition/shingles/home-remedies-for-shingles

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