Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies for Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It leads to eruptions in the genital parts of males and females along with itching, burning sensation, and pain.

There is a great scope for treating genital herpes in homeopathy. The homeopathic remedies are very safe and effective to treat genital herpes. With natural homeopathic medicines, initially healing of genital eruptions occurs along with halting of the progression of infection further. Simultaneously, there is marked improvement in symptoms like itching, pain, burning, and tenderness in eruptions. Afterward, the frequency and intensity of eruptions in recurrent genital herpes wither away slowly till the disease diminishes completely. Mainstream medicines mainly use anti-viral medicines to treat genital herpes. They offer temporary relief, may suppress the eruptions, and also lead to side effects in the long run. Homeopathy, on the contrary, offers natural treatment with no side effects and long-term relief followed by a cure, if a proper course of homeopathic medications is followed under the guidance of an expert homeopath.

Homeopathy boosts the body’s self-healing mechanism

Homeopathic medicines aim to boost the body’s self-healing mechanism to fight against the virus to overcome infection and help in natural cure. The body’s defense mechanism is strengthened to such an extent that it even helps to prevent recurrent outbreaks after overcoming the present condition.

Individual symptom-based prescription

Homeopathy is a symptom-based science in which the medicine for any case is finalized by taking into consideration the symptoms of the individual in every case. There are various homeopathic medicines to treat genital herpes and a detailed assessment of the symptoms is done to select a medicine from among these in all the cases. Following this the potency, dose, repetition of medicine is also decided individually for every case. The selected medicine along with the correct potency and dose leads to great cures in cases of genital herpes.

Homeopathy aims to cure rather than suppress

Homeopathy does not suppress any skin ailment to give temporary relief, rather it always works to cure any skin complaint in the long run. Homeopathy is against any kind of suppression as it makes the complaint more complex to treat. According to homeopathic principles, suppressing skin issues carries a chance of the skin disease being diverted to some important vital organs like lungs, heart, kidneys, etc. So, it never takes the path of suppression.

Safe and Natural Remedies

Homeopathic medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances hence assuring their safety and have zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines treat genital herpes gently, and effectively and provide great relief without toxic after-effects.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Genital Herpes

The most frequently used homeopathic medicines to treat genital herpes are Natrum Mur, Petroleum, Nitric Acid, Sepia, Hepar Sulph and Merc Sol.

1. Natrum Mur – Top Natural Medicine For Genital Herpes

Natrum Mur leads the list of homeopathic medicines in treating genital herpes in both males and females.

– In males, Natrum Mur can be used when blisters form on any part of the genitals – on scrotum, penis, glans penis (rounded head of penis), and on thighs and around anus. There is marked itching and stinging pain on the scrotum and glans penis.

– In females, it can be used when bumps form on vagina, vulva, or around the anus. Burning and soreness in vagina can be felt after urination. It may worsen before menses. Itching in vagina may also be present. In some cases, white discharge from vagina, with itching and burning can arise.

When to use Natrum Mur?

It is effective in healing herpes sores and managing the associated itching.

How to use Natrum Mur?

It can be used in different potencies from low to high, the most preferred is 6X potency.

When diagnosis of genital herpes is confirmed, two to four doses of Natrum Mur 6X can be taken as per the severity of the complaint.

2. Petroleum – For Genital Herpes With Marked Itching And Redness

Petroleum is the next most important remedy when the bumps are accompanied by marked itching and redness.

– In males needing this medicine, though the eruptions may develop on any part of the genitals, they are present dominantly on the scrotum and the prepuce. Itching in these bumps is felt intensely and turns reddish that may ooze fluid or remain dry. In some cases, the affected skin may be rough with cracks, and bleeding.

– In females, use of this medicine is considered especially when the breakouts along with itching occur mostly during menses. The itchy bumps may appear scattered on any part of the genitals. A burning sensation can be felt in vagina.

When to use Petroleum?

This medicine can be used in cases where itching and redness are well marked in sores. In males, the characteristic feature to use it is blisters on the scrotum and the prepuce with redness and itching.

In females, its use is highly recommended when itchy bumps appear on the genitals in the majority of the cases during menses.

How to use Petroleum?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day in the beginning, with a gradual reduction in dose when improvement seems to start. It can be taken in high potencies as well if recommended by a homeopathic physician.

3. Nitric Acid – To Treat Ulcers

Nitric Acid is a very important medicine to treat ulcers in genital herpes.

– In males, this medicine is indicated when ulcers form on the scrotum or the foreskin. These exude foul-smelling moist fluid or in some cases blood. They are very sore and painful. Burning sensation and stinging pain is also felt.

– In females, Nitric Acid is useful when ulcers are formed in the vagina that are itchy with burning sensation.

When to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be taken when there is ulcer formation in herpetic lesions. In males, ulcers with pain, burning/ stinging sensation, soreness indicate its use. In females, itchy, burning ulcers in vagina are the guiding symptoms.

How to use Nitric Acid?

The use of this medicine is suggested in 30C potency once a day.

4 . Sepia – For Genital Herpes In Females With Marked Tenderness

Sepia is the top-most medicine to treat genital herpes in females. It is indicated when blisters form on different areas of female genitals. Marked tenderness is felt in the genitals. Itching is also felt on the external genitals. Yellow, green discharge from vagina can appear, along with itching.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia is recommended for genital herpes in females when there are blisters on genitals along with marked tenderness and vaginal discharge.

How to use Sepia?

The potency varies from low to high varying in every individual case. Initially, Sepia 30C can be taken once or twice a day. Afterward, high potencies can be considered under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.

5. Hepar Sulph: For Highly Sensitive Eruptions On Male Genitals

It is a highly effective medicine for treating sensitive eruptions on male genitals. It works well when little blisters form in groups. These look white with a red base. Extreme sensitivity to touch predominates, itching may be felt.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

This medicine can be considered to manage extremely sensitive sores on male genitals.

How to use Hepar Sulph?

It can be used from low to high potencies. It is safe to start with 30C potency two to three times a day. Higher potencies should be taken under a homeopathic expert’s guidance.

6. Merc Sol – For Blisters On Male Genitals With Oozing of Fluid

It is very beneficial medicine to manage cases of genital herpes in males where blisters on genitals ooze fluid. The blisters are present on the front and the sides of glans penis. These are multiple in number. Burning sensation on penis is also felt.

When to use Merc Sol?

This medicine is well indicated for managing blisters on male genitals that ooze fluid.

How to use Merc Sol?

The use of this medicine is advised in 30 C power once or twice a day.

Note You may continue any of these medicines for about one month, only in the above-recommended doses. To continue further and for using high potencies, seek homeopathic doctor’s advice.

What Causes Genital Herpes?

Genital herpes is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). This virus can be found in semen, vaginal secretions, or saliva.

Two types of Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV are linked with Genital Herpes i.e. HSV2 and HSV1

– HSV2 is specific for causing Genital Herpes and is transmitted through sexual contact. It is highly contagious (spread quickly through skin or sexual contact with an infected person) even if there is no open sore on the genital area.

– HSV1 is the main cause of fever blisters (fluid-filled bumps/eruptions) around the mouth which causes genital herpes through the orogenital route (during oral sex)

The HSV virus tends to enter the body through any cut in the skin or mucus membrane lining the openings in the body, like the mouth, nose, and genitals. After entering the body, the virus enters cells where it multiplies and symptoms appear.

What Are Signs And Symptoms Of Genital Herpes?

1. Blisters (fluid-filled bumps) on genital parts with itching, burning, and pain. The eruptions may appear between 2 days to 2 weeks after contracting the virus. The appearance of blisters is referred to as having an outbreak. Tingling, burning, or itching is felt around the genitals before eruptions appear. In males, the eruptions appear on the penis, inner thigh, scrotum, buttocks, and area around the anus. In females, the eruptions appear on the vulva, vagina, pubis, clitoris, buttocks, and area around the anus.

2. The blisters can turn into ulcers and ooze water or blood, followed by crusting and healing.

3. The general symptoms of fever and body aches may appear in a patient, along with discharge from the vagina or penis.

4. Female patients can also experience pain while urinating.

Can Genital Herpes Sores/ Eruptions Recur In A Person?

Yes, outbreaks can recur at any time in genital herpes after healing for the first time, though there is no surety of its recurrence. After the first outbreak, the virus remains dormant (inactive) in the body. It can become active anytime on getting a trigger (like stress, or any other illness or when the immunity of the sufferer is low due to any reason) leading to an outbreak. The sores may keep appearing off and on for many years. In some people, these outbreaks may occur several times a year while in others, the sores may repeat less frequently.

How Does Genital Herpes Spread?

A person can get herpes if he or she comes in contact with a sore of herpes, genital fluids of an infected person, saliva or skin of the oral area (mouth) of someone having an oral infection. An infected person even in the absence of any active eruptions can still pass the infection to another person via sexual activity. A person cannot contract the infection from toilet seats, swimming pools, towels, bedding or any other object used by an infected person as the virus dies quickly outside the body.

Who Is At Risk Of Getting Genital Herpes?

Though genital herpes can affect anyone, certain people are at greater risk, like

– Those having multiple sexual partners are at highest risk

– Those having sex without using protective barriers like condoms

– Those having low immunity may be unable to resist the infection and contract it more easily if they come in contact with the virus

– The risk is also high in women as compared to men as the transmission of the virus occurs much more easily from men to women

How to diagnose a case of genital herpes?

To diagnose a case of genital herpes, a doctor checks the symptoms and history of sexual activity of the patient along with a physical examination. This helps in diagnosing genital herpes clinically in most cases. Tests are not always required. But to confirm that it is genital herpes, the doctor may advise a simple blood test to look for antibodies against this virus. The test is a serum herpes simplex virus antibodies test to check for antibodies to HSV (herpes simplex virus) both HSV -1 and HSV -2.