How to Use Larrea for Herpes Treatment

Larrea tridentata is one of the most ancient plants. The Pima indians of the Southwest called it the mother of all plants due to its endurance and healing properties. Its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial compounds have made it a folk remedy for diseases like cold sores, viral warts and herpes. According to Reallywell.com, some of the viral conditions helped by larrea are shingles, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, chicken pox, HPV and Epstein-Barr syndrome.

Things You'll Need

• Larrea herb, capsules, lotion or spray
• Water
• Massage oil
• Shower gel
• Enema bag
• Cayenne pepper
• Lemon
• Ginger root

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Instructions

• 1

  Use larrea as a lotion or spray on your skin. For mild outbreaks of herpes, apply the lotion or spray on the affected area once a day. For more severe outbreaks, apply twice a day or as needed to relieve symptoms. In case you are suffering from a chronic or degenerative condition, apply liberally every 2 to 3 hours and cover with a gauze to help penetrate and prevent transfer to other surfaces.

• 2

  Use larrea as a colonic. Prepare a tea with the plant and distilled water, place in an enema bag and use as an enema for its detoxifying properties.

• 3

  Use larrea as a tea. Prepare some tea with cayenne pepper, lemon and ginger root. Drink it first thing in the morning to detoxify your system.

• 4

  Use larrea as a bath. Pour some of the tea into your bath or add add some to a shower gel to get larrea's skin benefits.

• 5

  Use larrea in a sauna. Use a strong larrea tea in a sweat lodge, in a steam room or in your shower to expel toxins.

• 6

  Use larrea as an essential oil. Mix with massage oil and pour a few drops in a diffuser, inhaler or vaporizer.

• 7

  Use larrea by mouth. For mild herpes outbreaks, take one 100 mg capsule a day or two 50 mg capsules twice daily. For severe herpes, double the amount to two 100 mg a day or two 50 mg capsules twice daily. For chronic herpes, take a total of 400 mg a day.