Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection characterized by pain occurring along the course of infected nerves, followed by vesicles erupting on the skin along the path of the same nerves. The active infection usually lasts about 3 weeks, though residual pain can last for months. The same virus that causes shingles is associated with chicken pox in children.
Treatment Plan for Shingles
Helpful herbs include topical anti-inflammatories applied as a cream or a wash, antivirals, demulcent herbs, topical pain-blocking herbs, and heat-clearing herbs for the intestines in some cases . Relaxing herbs or anxiety-relieving herbs with a cool nature may also be useful .
Herbal Remedies for Shingles
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Herbal remedies for Shingles with additional ailment
Additional Ailment
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No additional ailments found.
