Amazing Home Remedies for Shingles

Shingles are ugly bands of skin rashes that manifest themselves on the face, back or the torso. Herpes zoster virus, better known as the chickenpox virus, causes an infection of the nerves, which we call Shingles. Most of us got the chickenpox when we were infants. Even after chickenpox was cured, the virus stayed in the body but remain dormant. It shows up randomly and not known why.

Attributed to a weak immune system, shingles begin with tingling and then pain, till the skin breaks out in rashes. Shingles can last up to four weeks.

Here are a few Home remedies for shingles that are proven to work and might help those suffering from the very painful shingles.

An aspirin mix: mix two crushed aspirins in alcohol or chloroform. Apply the paste to the rashes for temporary relief.

Wet dressing: application of simple wet dressing over the rashes will relieve the burn sensations.

Say no to humidity: humidity and moisture need to be avoided at all costs. Humidity promotes growth of bacteria and viruses.

Hydrogen peroxide: infected rashes are painful and need quick relief. Use of hydrogen peroxide relieves the pain and kills the infection.

Keep them dry: the rashes need to be kept dry and do not scratch them. Whatever you do, do not burst them.

Vinegar: another pain relief is to mix apple cider vinegar and water in the ratio ½:2. Dip a cotton cloth in the mixture and gently moisten the rashes.

Colloidal oatmeal bath: for temporary relief from shingle rashes, use the colloidal oatmeal bath. Bathe affected areas for about 20 minutes. Do not dry yourself after the bath. Pat yourself dry to leave a thin layer over the rashes.

A magical potion: mix in Aloe Vera gel, raw honey and to leek juice. Apply this potion over the rashes for pain relief.

Vitamin E Oil: a mixture of apple cider vinegar , Vitamin E Oil, , peppermint tea and cool goldenseal is a great way to relieve the pain of the shingles. The goldenseal acts as an astringent and stops bleeding.

Baking soda: mix it with water and use as a cold compress

Zinc Oxide: zinc oxide ointment is available over the counter. Mix this in with yogurt and apply it over the nerve path.

No chocolates: quit the chocolates and nuts and cereal till shingles go away

Pears: eat plenty of pears and its juice. Pear contains caffeic acid which is an anti-viral acid directly attacking the herpes zoster virus.