Research on Natural Treatment of Herpes

 

Read below to learn about many natural compounds that have been shown in studies to suppress or eradicate the herpes virus. Many new products containing these compounds have been developed. However, there is only one product currently available that contains all of the following compounds. It can be found at www.herpaflor.com.

 

 Findings on the Effects of Aloe Vera

 

“Aloe Vera’s…Anti-viral [components]” [When] aloe was mixed with … herpes, chickenpox, rabies, and flu … [it] killed these viruses in 15 minutes … microscopic exam demonstrated that … viruses were torn apart, thus showing … aloe kills certain viruses in vitro. Antimicrob Agents Chemotherapy 1991 Dec;35(12):2463-6:  University of Maryland Dept. of Microbiology: “Inactivation of … viruses by anthraquinones ...” Sydiskis RJ, et al.  Department of Microbiology, University of Maryland, Baltimore http://www.health-science-report.com/alotek/topics4/article301/

 

“All but 3 … who showed healing … had no recurrences 15 months after stopping treatment.”  “Effect of Aloe Vera on … herpes virus (strain Zoster)”  (Aloe Vera of American Archives) Sims P Ruth M, Zimmerman ER (1971a). Aloe Vera of American Archives, 1, 239-240  General Dentistry (as quoted in Medical News Today): “New reports …aloe vera plant … can also treat many oral health problems … according to the January/February issue of General Dentistry , the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer-reviewed journal.” “[Male] genital herpes [management] …with Aloe vera extract … a placebo-controlled, double-blind study.” Syed TA, et al.  J Dermatol Treat 1997;8:99–102. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=21615

 

Findings on the Effects of Chaparral (Larrea tridentata)

 

Due to side effects experienced from INTERNAL CONSUMPTION chaparral has become stigmatized in the past.  There have not been many indications of side effects when used topically other than rare accounts of dermatitis or rash. Also take into account that Chaparral has been widely used for centuries by many societies like Native Americans, as a healing agent. Therefore, we include chaparral in our Topical product, but NOT in our Caps (internal consumption). Click on this link to learn more about an entire book devoted to the use of Chaparral for herpes treatment: http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:LA5rrssWGjcJ:66.221.141.235/Books/TreatingHerpesNaturally.pdf chaparral herpes&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=27&gl=us. The book’s author, W. D. Clark, PhD, also published the following technical paper: “Anti-herpetic activity of the creosote bush (Larreatri- dentata)” Phytochemical Society of North America and Phytochemical Society of Europe, the Netherlands Clark, W.D. et al. 1997 (Conference Extracts)

 

Findings on the Effects of Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)

 

(Lemon Balm is available in Europe for cold sores and genital herpes treatment.) 

“Melissa: Lemon balm … treatment for herpes …” “… lemon balm exerts potent … activity against herpes ...” MedHerb.com

Link: http://www.medherb.com/Materia_Medica/Melissa-Topical_Treatment_for_Herpes_Simplex_Virus.htm

 

“Local therapy … with dried extract from Melissa officinalis.” Wolbling RH, Leonhardt K. Phytomedicine. 1994;1:25–31. More commonly known in [America] as lemon balm, Melissa officinalis is [available] in Europe as a topical cream for [treatment of] genital and oral herpes… melissa cream produced significant benefits … reducing intensity of discomfort, number of blisters, and the size of the lesion… Another double-blind study … participants used either melissa cream or placebo … herb resulted in a significantly better rate of recovery...” Phytomedicine

Link: http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.htm?token=2e7354b6-ae71-4dab-90df-c7026eb1c66f&chunkiid=21570

 

ALTNATURE.COM: “Lemon Balm can help significantly in the treatment of cold sores and combat the herpes simplex virus.” Suite101.com, “Auto Immune Diseases” (July 10, 2006): “The polyphenol tannins in lemon balm make it an effective antiviral treatment. Lemon balm is a first-line herbal treatment for herpes outbreaks.”

Link: http://autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/lemon_balm_in_autoimmune_disease

 

Findings on the Effects of Licorice Root

 

“Glycyrrhiza … in vitro and in vivo … effective…Further studies … with HIV, hepatitis A, B, C and herpes [underway].  The mechanism … is both an …inhibitory action … and stimulation of interferon … by T-cells.” Combest, Wendell L, Ph.D.  “Licorice”.  U.S. Pharmacist. (April, 1998): 126-127.  National Institutes of Health: Extract: “[Lab tests determined] that DGL may hinder … herpes ...” U.S. Pharmacist

Link:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-licorice.html

 

“Glycyrrhizic acid inhibits virus growth and… particles” Pompei R, Flore O, Marccialis MA, et al.. Nature 1979;281:689–90  BBC News: Liquorice stops 'herpes' cancer

“A compound in liquorice may … stop people … herpes virus from developing [into] cancer…” http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4307907.stm  Answers.com: “…ointment made with glycyrrhizinic acid, a component of licorice … [may] inactivate [herpes].” http://www.answers.com/topic/genital-herpes 

 

Extract: “Studies show licorice and its constituents, specifically glycyrrhizin, have antiviral activity against Herpes simplex and are capable of irreversibly inactivating the virus.“

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) contains antiviral substances and ointments containing related substances are effective in treating herpes infections. Alternative Medicine Review (Sept, 2005 Issue)

Link: http://healthlink.uhseast.com/library/healthguide/en-us/Cam/topic.htm?hwid=hn-1218009Cedars-Sinai Hospital: http://healthinfo.cedars-sinai.edu/library/healthguide/en-us/Cam/topic.htm?hwid=hn-2122006

Glycyrrhiza(from Licorice Root)

 

Extract: “{Lab research proves] DGL may hinder … herpes ...” National Institutes of Health Link:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-licorice.html

 

 

“Glycyrrhiza glabra inhibits …growth and inactivates …particles”

Pompei R, Flore O, Marccialis MA, et al.. Nature 1979;281:689-90. Nature Magazine

 

 

Liquorice prohibits 'herpes', cancer

“… liquorice may …[prevent] … herpes from developing [into] cancer ...” BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4307907.stm

 

 “… ointment [including] glycyrrhizinic acid Glycyrrhiza glabra … [may] inactivate [herpes].” Answers.com

http://www.answers.com/topic/genital-herpes

 

Extract: “… licorice and its constituents… have antiviral activity against Herpes … capable of …[virus inactivation]...” Alternative Medicine Review

(Sept, 2005 Issue)

 

 

Glycyrrhiza glabra (commonly called licorice root) has antiviral components and ointments that contain these components are successful in herpes treatment. HealthLink

http://healthlink.uhseast.com/library/healthguide/en-us/Cam/topic.htm?hwid=hn-1218009

 

 

 

http://healthinfo.cedars-sinai.edu/library/healthguide/en-us/Cam/topic.htm?hwid=hn-2122006

Sage. Cedars-Sinai Hospital

 

“Sage: … kills most viruses that [to which it is exposed]   “Herbs for Treating Herpes…” Eric Yarnell, Kathy Abascal Alternative & Complementary Therapies. Jun 2005, Vol. 11, No. 3: 131-134. Herpes-Coldsores.com

 

 

Findings on the Effects of L-Lysine

 

Excerpt: “ To test … lysine … on herpes… subjects were surveyed … after a six-month trial period. The study included … cold sores, canker sores, and … herpes … 54% had been diagnosed and treated by a physician … average dosage [of] 936 mg of lysine daily. Eighty-four percent … lysine … prevented … or decreased the frequency of herpes infection. … 79% described their symptoms as severe or intolerable without lysine, only 8% used these terms [with] lysine. Without lysine, 90% indicated that healing took six to 15 days, but with lysine 83% stated that lesions healed [significantly faster]. Overall, 88% considered supplemental lysine an effective … herpes.” The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: “Subjective response to lysine [for] herpes…” David E. Walsh, et al. Research Department, General Nutrition Corporation; Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Computer Science, University of California at Santa Barbara 

PMID: 6423612 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Link:  http://jac.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/12/5/489

 

“[I’ve found] the most effective aid [for] herpes is … L-lysine.” From “Alternative Medicine and Health”

Link:  http://alternative-medicine-and-health.com/conditions/herpes.htm

 

 “… lysine often controls herpes. . .  results of a six-month trial … lysine is [significantly] more effective than a placebo ...  Placebo [participants] had … twice [the ] infections as lysine [participants]. [Also] herpes sores … in the lysine group [were] milder heal[ed] faster than … the placebo group. Lysine supplements may even [prohibit] HSV outbreaks in chronic [cases].” From “Diagnose-Me.com” concerning l-lysine supplementation (as contained in Herpaflör® Caps):

Link (scroll down to “Recommendations and Formulas”):

Link: http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C150130.html

 

“Tissue culture … demonstrated …lysine inhibits viral replication. . . intensity and frequency of outbreaks …reduced and quicker [clear up] of lesions...” From Advance-Health.com

Link:  http://www.advance-health.com/lysineherpes.html

 

 

Lysine has even been found to regulate herpes in animals! (indeed, some of our customers give Herpaflör®™ Caps to pets, not only for herpes and conjunctivitis, but for common immune system support; we recommend 2 capsules daily for maintenance, 4 daily to treat an outbreak). Capsules can be broken to release contents and stirred in with food to be administered to animals.

Links:  http://www.vetinfo.com/cherpes.htm  and  http://www.cockatoo.com/lysine/index.htm

 

From EarthClinic.com (Scroll down to the section called: “#1 Remedy for Cold Sores: L-Lysine Supplements”):  Link:  http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/herpes.html

 

Findings on the Effects of Opuntia Streptacantha Cactus

 

“An extract of … Opuntia streptacantha inhibited … replication and inactivated … virus.”  Antiviral Research; 1996;30:75–85”). “Antiviral [components] of Opuntia streptacantha”

Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Retrieve&list_uids=8783800

 

“… study indicates that … 35% [dosage] Opuntia Streptacanta … reduces … Herpes … infection [with early diagnosis.” Viral inhibition (Herpes Simplex Virus) in the oral cavity by Opuntia Streptacantha

Link:  http://www.eapd.gr/Journal/2000v1/Vol 1(3) Bergen Abstracts 121-150.htm

 

Findings on the Effects of Oregano Essential Oil

 

Evidence that oregano …oil …can destroy herpes: "Effect of essential oils on the enveloped viruses: … oregano oils on herpes …" Medical Sciences Research (Medical Journal): Siddiqui, Y.M., et al. Medical Sciences Research 24(3): 185-186, 1996. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemicals: Sivropoulou, Afroditi, et al. "Antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of Origanum essential oils," J Agric Food Chem 44:1202-1205, 1996.

 

“…Cornell University [research] found [oregano oil] killed 30 different germs… it helped to destroy the viruses that cause shingles, [HSV-1 and HSV-2].” From “The Sunday Times”, 2 September 2001. Full article: http://www.health-on-sunday.co.uk/  Baseline of Health Foundation (JonBarron.org): “…wild mountain oregano oil (not … kitchen oregano) …has been proven useful as an antiviral…rivaling pharmaceutical antibiotics … in eliminat[ing] microbes … without [inducing production of] drug-resistant strains...”

 

Findings on the Effects of Peppermint Essential Oil

 

“… peppermint oil on … [HSV-1 and HSV-2] in vitro.” Schuhmacher A, Reichling J, Schnitzler P.  “. . . [peppermint] essential oil [can] exert a virucidal effect on HSV.” “[It] exhibited high … virucidal activity against HSV-1 and HSV-2 in … tests.” Phytomedicine:  (Issue Number): 2003;10(6-7):504-10. Department of Virology, Hygiene Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.  See: PMID: 13678235 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]  Journal of American Academic Dermatology:  Bernstein, et al. Topical capsaicin treatment of chronic postherpetic neuralgia. J Am Acad Dermatol 1989;21:265-70.  Clinical Journal of Pain:  Davies SJ, Harding LM, Baranowski AP. A novel treatment of postherpetic neuralgia using peppermint essential oil. Clin J Pain 2002;18:200-2.

 

Findings on the Effects of Prunella Vulgaris

 

“Herb May Be Alternative Herpes Treatment”  Source: American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. Excerpt: “An experimental herpes Formula derived from an herb known as Prunella vulgaris may one day help prevent and treat both types of the herpes virus that cause cold sores and genital herpes.” Prunella Vulgaris WebMD

Link:  http://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/news/20030519/herb-may-be-alternative-herpes-treatment 

 

BBC News…“common herb … effective treatment for … herpes.”

Link:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3039489.stm 

 

 “… fraction from … Prunella vulgaris …regulates … herpes … in Vero cells.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology. July 2004; 93(1):63-8. Excerpt:  “Results from this study show that Prunella vulgaris is effective against both the Herpes simplex virus-1 and Herpes simplex virus-2 infections.”: Journal of Ethnopharmacology

 

International Journal of Molecular Medicine: “Immune modulatory effects of Prunella vulgaris L.”

 

Excerpt: “Prunella vulgaris has … numerous therapeutic potential … including anti-viral and anti-bacterial ...” International Journal of Molecular Medicine. March 2005; 15(3):491-6.

 

Findings on the Effects of Red Marine Algae (RMA) Polysaccharides

 

“… Herpesvirus Replication by Marine Algae…” E. Frank Deig et al Naval Biomedical Research Laboratory, School of Public Health, University of California,

Link:  http://aac.asm.org/cgi/reprint/6/4/524?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&titleabstract=red marine algae&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&resourcetype=HWCIT

 

"… reverse transcriptase inhibition by … aqueous extract of Schizymenia pacifica"  Journal of Cancer Research Clinical Oncology 113: 413-16. 1987 Nakashima et. al.  “Red marine alga has … significant inhibitory effects against herpes.”  Phytomedicine 2001 Jan;8(1):53-8: Duarte ME, et al  From the Glyconutrients Center: “Further research … produced two patents where clinical efficacy for herpes I and II was … shown. The treatment was effective for … human patients ...”

Link:  http://www.glyconutrients-center.org/red-algae.php

 

U. Cal. Dept. of Biological Sciences, w. Neushul Mariculture:  “… herpes … and human immunodeficiency virus… are inhibited by sulfated polysaccharides … within the cell [and externally].”

Link:    http://www.springerlink.com/content/q5un4l974173

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There is more good information on RMA at the following site, a seller of RMA.

Link:  http://www.vibranthealth.us/gig.html

 

Findings on the Effects of Reishi Mushroom

 

 

“…Reishi [polysaccharides] …effective against ...” http://www.drugs.com/npc/reishi-mushroom.html About.com – “Alternative Medicines” “Reishi … found to inhibit the spread of … herpes …” Drugs.com

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/supplements/a/ColdSores.htm  Health on the Net Foundation: “The mycelium of Reishi contains high levels of polysaccharides, which … induce the production of interferon …a protein produced inside cells to fight … infection. Polysaccharides are … tumor fighters and stimulate ...” http://www.hon.ch/Library/Theme/HepB/comp.html  Healthy.net: “… the Chinese and Japanese [use] reishi [for] liver disorders, hypertension, arthritis, and other ailment [treatment]. Recent … studies have demonstrated antiallergic, anti-inflammatory....” http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.htm?Id=437

 

Findings on the Effects of Rosemary Essential Oil

 

For … (cold sores): “…one… [dose] of true rose oil or true melissa (rosemary) oil is … suggested.” http://library.thinkquest.org/24206

 

Findings on the Effects of Spirulina

 

“Calcium spirulan … was found to inhibit … membraned viruses..[including] herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), cytomegalovirus, measles virus, mumps virus and HIV-1. [It] appears to inhibit the penetration of these viruses … in vitro.” PDR Health

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/spi_0239.shtml University Study:  “… Spirulina maxima against herpes simplex virus type 2” Source: Antiviral Research, Volume 56, Number 3, December 2002, pp. 279-285(7) Hernandez-Cornona et al Departamento de Microbiologi;a, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biologicas, IPN, Carpio y Plan de Ayala S/N Casco de Santo Tomas, Apartado Postal 102, Mexico, DF 11340, Mexico. PMID: 12406511 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Phytotherapy Research (Medical Journal): “An extract from spirulina is a selective inhibitor of herpes simplex virus Type 1 Penetration into HeLa Cells.” Hayashi et al.1993. Pub. in Phytotherapy Research, Vol. 7. 76-80. Japan. “… extract of spirulina achieved … inhibition of the replication of … HSV-1 in HeLa cells...”

 

Findings on the Effects of Tea Tree Essential Oil

 

“Antiviral activity of Australian tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil against herpes simplex virus in cell culture.” Department of Virology, Hygiene Institute, University of Heidelberg, Germany. University study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11338678&dopt=Abstract  University study: “Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil gel (6%) for the Formula of … herpes labialis” C. F. Carsona,*, L. Ashtonb, L. Drya, D. W. Smithb and T. V. Rileya,b a Department of Microbiology, The University of Western Australia, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Nedlands, WA 6009; b Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, The Western Australian Centre for Pathology & Medical Research, Locked Bag 2009, Nedlands, WA 6909, Australia “Proof of the in vitro antiviral activity of TTO opens up the possibility … useful topical Formula for cutaneous viral infections such as cold sores ...” http://jac.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/48/3/450 Clinical Review of Microbiology:  Clin Microbiol Rev. 2006 January; 19(1): 50–62. doi: 10.1128/CMR.19.1.50-62.2006. American Society for Microbiology  http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1360273

Pharmazie:  Antiviral activity of Australian tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil against herpes simplex in cell culture. Pharmazie. 2001;56(4):343-347. Schnitzler P, Schon K, Reichling J.    Antimicrobial Chemotherapy:  Tea Tree Oil: a Review of Antimicrobial and Other Medicinal Properties C. F. Carson,1 K. A. Hammer,1 and T. V. Riley1,2* Excerpt: "… study of tea tree oil … found to have similar … activity as 5% acyclovir" (Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, May 2001, page 450)  Tea tree oil’s antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial activity … also discussed in the following: Adverse and beneficial effects of plant extracts on skin...” Adverse Drug React Toxicol Rev. 2001 Jun;20 (2):89-103.

 

Findings on the Effects of Zinc Sulfate

 

University Study:  “Zinc Salts Inactivate Clinical Isolates of Herpes … In Vitro” Arens and Travis, The Edward Mallinckrodt Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri 63110 Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

Link:  http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=86580

 

“…Double-Blind…Trial of Two Strengths of Topical Zinc Sulfate Solution Against…Herpes...” Fariba Iraji MD, Gita Faghihi MD Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences “Conclusion: Topical zinc sulfate … effective …against …herpes…”

Link:  http://www.ams.ac.ir/AIM/0261/0261013.htm

 

“Irreversible Inhibition of Herpes …Replication in BSC-1 Cells by Zinc Ions” J. Gordon Yitzhak et al.

Link:  http://aac.asm.org/cgi/reprint/8/3/377.pdf

 

 “Topical zinc … treatment of herpes ...”  Cutis 1986;37:130–1.  British Journal of Dermatology: “Topical treatment of …herpes… and post-herpetic erythema multiforme with … zinc sulphate solution. I Brodie et al. British Journal of Dermatology, 1981;104:191–4.  Medical Hypotheses (Medical Journal): “Use of topical zinc to prevent …herpes…: review of lit...” Eby GA, Halcomb WW.  Med Hypotheses 1985;17:157–65. Cutis (Medical Journal): Finnerty EF.

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