Chinese Herbs for Shingles

Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is caused by the same varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox. Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that can be treated by a physician or by the use of Chinese herbs. Many Chinese herbs have been found to help in the treatment of many diseases, viruses and conditions.

Lemon Balm

• Lemon Balm

  Lemon balm is used by making a tea that is then applied to the shingles rash. It is recommended that the lemon balm tea is applied several times a day to assist in comfort and relief. People can also drink lemon balm tea to help in the prevention of contracting Shingles.

Fresh Xiang Ren Zhang

• Xiang Ren Zhang

  Xiang Ren Zhang is also known as the Chinese Prickly Pear. This is used by making a paste with the inner flesh of the plant and applying the paste substance to the areas that have been affected by Shingles.

Job's Tear

• Job's Tear is made into a soup to help in the healing process of someone that has Shingles. It is recommended that it is consumed twice a day and has been proven to assist in pain and heal the person infected within seven days.

Licorice

• Licorice

  Licorice has been proven to boost the immune system and protect against contracting viruses. Licorice is taken orally to help boost the immune system while having Shingles.

Surround the Dragon

• Acupuncture

  Surround the Dragon is used with acupuncture. Surround the Dragon helps with pain relief and ridding the shingles within a few days. Surround the Dragon acupuncture can be done yearly to also prevent someone from contracting Shingles.

Echinacea

• Echinacea

  Echinacea is another immune boosting Chinese herb. Echinacea also assists with pain relief.