алоја (Алое вера). This plant is cultivated almost everywhere in the hot regions of the globe. It is known to provide relief from skin problems. Two studies conducted by the same team of researchers involved 180 men suffering from a first rash of genital herpes^1,2. They have shown that the use of a крем containing 0,5% of an aloe extract was significantly more effective than a placebo⁶.

Доза

Apply aloe vera gel to the affected parts; repeat several times a day as needed.

 мелисса (Мелисса оффициналис). In vitro data indicates lemon balm extract or essential oil may prevent genital herpes virus from multiplying^3,4. However, clinical trials are less conclusive than those for cold sores: they are fewer in number and were generally not well controlled.¹⁴.

 прополис. Propolis is a substance made by bees from resin collected from the buds and bark of trees. A clinical trial indicates that a маст propolis (3% propolis) is more effective than acyclovir ointment and placebo in relieving symptoms of genital herpes⁵. However, the methodology of this study leaves much to be desired.

 Елеутхероцоццус (Елеутхероцоццус сентицосус). Eleutherococcus is traditionally used to increase the body’s resistance to stress. A study of 93 subjects with recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes indicates that an extract of eleutherococcus (2 g per day) taken for at least 3 months reduces the frequency and intensity of the outbreaks more effectively than a placebo⁶.

 Технике опуштања. It is known that stress is a major trigger for herpes attacks. However, so far, few clinical trials have tested the effect of stress reduction or relaxation techniques on symptom recurrence.

• A preliminary study carried out on 4 subjects indicates that some form of опуштање мишића helps reduce the frequency of recurrences of genital herpes⁹;
• A case study⁷ (24 subjects) and a preliminary clinical trial (20 subjects)⁸ show that hypnotherapy can reduce the frequency of outbreaks of genital herpes and ојачати имунолошки систем patients;
• In 2 trials, the effects of a cognitive-behavioral approach to stress management paired with a relaxation technique with 112 men infected with HIV and the genital herpes virus. Compared to the control group, the treated subjects saw their mood improve and blood tests showed that the virus was less active in their body.^{10, КСНУМКС}. Follow-up after 6 months and 12 months showed that the benefits of this intervention had been maintained, both psychologically and immunity.¹².

 Лицорице (Глициррхиза глабра). Topical application of a preparation based on glycyrrhizinic acid (licorice extract) is one of the folk remedies for relieving labial or genital lesions caused by the herpes simplex virus.¹⁵. According to clinical studies conducted during the 1980s, these applications could actually help relieve symptoms.¹⁵.

Доза

There are, on the market, ointments, creams or ointments based on non-deglycyrrhizinated licorice. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

 Препоруке за исхрану. Исхрана богата лизином could reduce the number of outbreaks of genital herpes, according to the American naturopath JE Pizzorno¹³. Lysine, an amino acid, is said to have antiviral activity (see our Lysine sheet). It would act by reducing the metabolism of arginine, another amino acid which would play an important role in the multiplication of the virus.

Извори лизина. All foods that contain протеин are sources of both lysine and arginine. We must therefore look for those with a high lysine / arginine ratio. Meat, fish, eggs and dairy products are very high in lysine. Some grains (corn and wheat germ, in particular) and legumes also contain good amounts.

Да се ​​избегне. Foods high in arginine and low in lysine, such as chocolate, nuts and seeds, should be avoided so as not to weaken the beneficial effect of lysine.

 Ојачати имуни систем. The virus tends to reactivate when the immune system weakens. See our sheet Strengthening your immune system for more information.