Herpes is a common viral infection that affects millions of people worldwide. There are two types of herpes virus, namely Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 typically causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth, while HSV-2 causes genital herpes. While there is no cure for herpes, there are ways to manage the symptoms and reduce the frequency of outbreaks.
There are a lot of medicines and ointments on the market that promise a quick relief, but the results are tedious.
Here’s a natural treatment that helps you to get rid of herpes in no-time.
Ingredients:
– 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
– 1 garlic clove
Method of preparation
Peel the garlic and crush it well then mix it with the coconut oil until you get a homogenous paste.
Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic due to allicin content.
Besides, it’s rich incalcium, phosphorus and iron.
These substances help healing herpes, treat heart disease, rheumatism, diabetes and bronchitis.
On the other hand, coconut oil is rich in triglycerides, which helps to strengthen the immune system.
Moreover, coconut oil is rich in lauric acid and capric acid, substances that have antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
How to use this treatment
Apply a thin layer of this paste over the affected area, and if it stings this means that the remedy is doing its effect.
Let it act for 5 minutes then wash it with cold water.
