Shingles is a viral (herpes zoster) infection that causes a painful itching and burning rash of blisters. It occurs on patches of skin on one side of the body (usually in the rib area) or a stripe on the face. The virus becomes activated by stress and fatigue, especially in older adults. It can also produce chills, headaches, and fevers.
In addition to ice packs and calamine lotion, you might want to try these natural remedies for shingles:
Garlic
The cloves are best eaten raw. Finely chop a clove and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then swallow it like a pill with water. You can also add several cloves of garlic to your cooked food. Remember to chop it and let it sit before using it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Saturate a clean cloth with it and apply it to your rash. Then carefully place a hot water bottle or heated pad over the cloth. Do not burn the skin.
Oatmeal
Add it to your bath to soothe your skin.
Vitamin B12
Eating foods such as fortified cereal and beef liver are good ways to obtain this vitamin.
Vitamin E
Consuming cooked spinach, olive oil, and sunflower seeds will provide you with vitamin E.
Vitamin C
Eating citrus fruit such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and pineapple will give you this vitamin.
The Amino Acid Lysine
Beans such as black beans and lentils can be eaten to obtain lysine.
Tea Tree Oil
Apply this oil gently on the skin. It can be also be mixed with Shea butter, coconut oil, or honey.
Capsaicin
This compound derived from cayenne pepper is called zostrix and comes in ointment form.
Lemon Balm
Apply liquid drops to the rash or drink a tea made from the herb steeped in a cup of boiling water.
Baking Soda and Epsom Salt
Add them to a warm bath to soothe your skin.
Flaxseed Oil
This oil may be swallowed by the tablespoon.
Peppermint Oil and Oregano Oil
These oils can be applied to the skin.
Massage
If you feel the need for a massage, don't rub the place that hurts. Instead, rub the opposite side of your body in the same (mirror image) position!
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