One of the most common herbal remedies for shingles includes application of a paste of turmeric powder on the affected area. Being a natural antiseptic, turmeric speeds up healing and relieves the sufferer from pain.
To help the blisters dry, clean them with a cloth moistened in a mixture of 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 2 cups of water. Sprinkle colloidal oatmeal powder on the parts of the body where clothes rub against skin to diminish pain.
Another effective home remedy is to apply aloe vera gel, raw honey, or fresh leek juice over the rash several times a day. Pear juice is very good too, as pears are rich in antiviral caffeic acid. At the same time it is best to avoid foods containing the amino acid arginine, such as chocolate, cereal grains, nuts, and seeds
In this period proper treatment should be given to the patient. It is necessary to maintain the balance of salts in the body and give liquid diet, and avoid things causing pus formation.
For this use of Rasmanikya, tal sindoor, kayakalp vati, kaishore guggul, arogya vardhini, praval pishti and other medicines are advisable. In case of mouth ulcers, apply the Suhaga with honey. Take 500 mg to 750 mg of Kamdudha rasa twice daily with sugar.
Apply Sourashtri Darvi jal or honey water and Jatyadi tail or Iremedadi tail. The watery shingles should be dry and should be protected from pus formation.
Dusting powder can be sprinkled on these. The Herpes patient should have a clean stomach. For this udarkalp churna, panchsakar ehurna, madhuyashtyadi churna, taruni kusumakar churna (4 to 5 gm) should be taken at bedtime with hot water or milk. Nishadi jal should be poured in the eye to protect them from disease.
Shingles should never be taken lightly as it can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, and brain inflammation. Consult a physician as early as possible, and remember, Ayurveda is a good option for the treatment of Shingles.