RE: herpes simplex

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my standard local treatment for herpes simplex - has always worked very

fast - 10ml. infused Hypericum oil + 10gtt. EO Ravensara + 10ml. tr.

Commiphora. Shake the little bottle very well and apply using a clean finger

as often as pos - even every 10 minutes if desperate. Use at first sign of

sx. should be ok inside mouth.

nne

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nne Last BA MNIMH, Consultant Medical Herbalist

Tel/Fax: 01600 719497

www.mariannelast.co.uk

herpes simplex

Hi everyone. Thanks Alison and for advice re pt withdrawing from

epam, will let you know how he gets on. Would like some advice for pt

I've been seeing since May. Female, late 20's, PC vesicles in mouth with

pins and needles sensation, mainly top gums, palatte, lower lip extending to

chin, onset Nov 02, extremely painful. At same time dull, aching pain

localised to medial epicondyle of left knee, with clicking of joint and

numbness of middle 3 toes on left foot. Unsuccessfully treated with

Aciclovir on several occasions. Occured at very stressful time at work. Pt

describes herself as " control freak " , very obsessed with housework and

cleanliness. Extremely tired at time of onset. I have treated with ,

Hypericum, Echinacea, Scut lat, Glyc and Tarax rad. Pt had 2 month gap with

no Sx. Made big effort to reduce stress, reasses priorities and realised how

much she was obsessing about housework. Great improvement in emotions, self

worth, general enjoyment of life. Taking L-Lysine, avoiding Arginnine

containing foods during outbreaks, increased EFA's, taking Vit C and Zinc to

improve immunity. Eventually got long awaited hospital appt with Consultant

in Infectious and Tropical Diseases who Dx Herpes simplex and explained

Acyclovir had been ineffective as GP hadn't explained how to use it properly

ie treatment must be commenced at first sign of Sx. Consultant prescribed

Valaciclovir instead. All blood tests NAD except for white blood count was

" above average " - pt did not ask for copy of results. After consultation, pt

experienced sensations of new outbreak and commenced treatment - Sx did not

become full-blown. Consultant explained that if she had more than 3 more

outbreaks this year she would recommend years course of anti-viral

medication. Pt wants to avoid this as hoping to start family when outbreaks

under control. In last month has changed jobs which and felt start of new

outbreak, taken medication, completed course and within 2 days felt return

of Sx - occured on 2 occasions, with flare of knee Sx - all Sx worse prior

to menses. Desperate to avoid long-term anti-virals. Has anyone experience

with this? What else can I use to treat her. Am also giving mix for use

prior to and during first days of menses which has reduced pre-menstrual

pain and flow.

Sorry for length of query. Not very good at being concise!

Regards

Sue Salmon

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Dear Hannah,

I am new to posting here on the ukherbal-list, but here goes...

Have you looked into Rosmarinus or any herbs containing Berberine alkaloids?

Hydrastis, Mahonia aquifol.... all great for infections.

Any immune supporting herbs like Astragalus, Echinacea? Is this patient

debilitated from any other long standing infections or immune deficiency

conditions? I'm thinking these herbs for internal dosage. Externally, I

hear that Commiphora mol mol, Salvia off., Calendula, Stellaria, Symphytum,

etc. can be used topically for sores.

Also, with tissue healing and resistance, zinc would be indicated with some

Vitamin C to facilitate absorption... 50 to 150 mg daily of zinc, and Vit C

up to bowel tolerance in 500 mg increments.

Hope I've gotten your mental 'juices' flowing...

All the best,

Tami Bronstein, BSc Phyt (Hons), MNIMH, CMT, AHG

sundancewellness@...

Herpes simplex

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> Dear All (another query!)

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> I had a query from a pt today with regards to getting treatment for her

> other half who is plagued by cold sores. I am aware of the topical values

of

> and hypericum etc during an attack, but wondered if there is a

hope

> of eradicating the virus from the system. I am sure I would treat the man

> constitutionally and support his system in order to avoid the upsurge of

the

> virus , but is more possible?

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> If anyone has some experience to share I would be grateful

> Thanks,

> Hannah Barton

> Mid Devon.

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