Herbal Treatments for Herpes and Varicella (shingles)
Paul Bergner 2022
105 minutes 1.5 CEU credits
Oral and genital herpes infections, and shingles outbreaks are all common conditions in modern practice. The infectious organisms, although not identical, are all in the category of herpesviruses. In-vitro research demonstrates a wide variety of botanical substances can inhibit or kill these viruses, including drug-resistant forms. Such information is relevant to topical applications where the plant material can come into contact with the tissues. In traditional medical herbalism these conditions are treated with a combination of topical and internal applications of herbs, and with dietary manipulation. We will review the science of herbs which suppress these infections and and offer practical clinical applications for their treatment.
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This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH, but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.
