The World will face a pandemic of Covid-19 in 2020. As a result, other medical issues, such as herpes have been sidetracked.
What is Herpes
Herpes is an infection caused by a virus. It has two types, HSV1 and HSV2. These variants cause HSV infection. Herpes is mostly a sexually-transmitted viral infection. However, it can be passed from a mother infected to her child during pregnancy. Herpes, after the common cold, is the second-most common viral infection. Both men and women are affected. This is an extremely contagious disease that can be spread through direct contact with lesions and sores, even if you don’t have any. This infection can also increase the risk of contracting HIV and other infections. We want to let you know that Herpes infection is not something anyone should ignore, regardless of whether symptoms are present or not.
Ayurvedic View on Herpes
Ayurvedic medicine also calls herpes parisarpa, or visarpa. Ayurveda says that our body is made up of three energies, or doshas. These are vata pitta and Kapha. These energies are the reason for a person’s good health. Even a slight imbalance in any of these energies can cause health problems. All three energies (or doshas) and seven dhatus in the body are vitiated by Herpes. The vitiation of energies can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor diet and lifestyle, lack or exercise, prolonged use of certain medicines, etc. These vitiated energies can be classified as vataja (bad habits), pittaja (bad lifestyle), kaphaja (bad eating habits), agni Visarpa (bad energy), tridoshaja(bad energy), granthi Visarpa or kardama Visarpa. The symptoms are based on the affected doshas and dhatus.
Herpes Symptoms and Signs
Herpes can be present for many years without causing any symptoms. Few people can show the following symptoms:
- Herpes oral is caused primarily by HSV1. Oral herpes is characterized by the following symptoms:i) Blisters filled with red fluid on the lips, tongue, and mouth
iii) Pain that is excruciating
iii) Tingling
iv. Pain and difficulty swallowing
Fever
vii) Difficulty eating - Genital Herpes is mainly caused by HSV2. The following symptoms are present:i) Fluid-filled red blisters in the genital region. These blisters break open and form sores
If the blisters are in the anal area, you may experience pain while passing stool.
Headache
Fever
v) Urination that is painful
Vi) Body pain
Signs & Symptoms Related to Ayurvedic Belief of Doshas
- Vataja – The vitiation of vata is the cause of vataja. This condition is marked by burning eyes, fevers, pains, giddiness and a loss of appetite.
- Pittaja – This is caused by the vitiation or pitta. The red lesions are rapidly spreading, and there is fever.
- Kaphaja – This is caused by the vitiation or kapha. It is characterized with stiffness, heavyness and fever.
- Agni Visarpa – Agni Visarpa is caused by vitiation of pitta and vata. This condition is characterized by nausea, dizziness and vomiting. It can also cause a loss of appetite.
- Granthi visarpa – This is caused by the vitiation in vata and Kapha. It can be difficult to treat and lead to glandular enlargements with suppuration.
- Kardama Visarpa – This is a yellow-colored disease that usually affects stomach. It spreads slowly.
- Tridoshaja – This is due to the vitiation in all three doshas. This type of Herpes is not curable and spreads quickly.
Diagnosis of Herpes
You can diagnose the condition by:
- Examining the affected area
- Herpes DNA test
- Tests to detect IgG and IgM antibodies in your body
What is the treatment for Herpes
Herpes: Conventional Treatment
Antivirals are the mainstay of conventional treatment for herpes. These antiviral medications fail miserably. The virus remains dormant in the blood-brain barriers, where neither the immune system nor antiviral medicines can reach. Antiviral drugs have no effect because the virus mutates into strains resistant to or immune from antiviral medications. These antivirals also have many side effects when taken regularly. They are therefore only recommended if you have an infection. Antivirals suppress the virus for a short time, but then it resurfaces after a period of time, and you have to take them again. This never-ending cycle continues. It is not a cure, as the virus can relapse at any time.
Alternatives to Herpes
Complementary natural health care can include Ayurveda and Homeopathy as well as nutritional supplements. These are all ways to live a healthier life without any side effects. Clinical studies have shown that natural ingredients such as hypericum vulgaris, Monolaurin and Picrorhiza Kurroa, among others, can boost the immune system of Herpes sufferers.
Ayurvedic Principle for Treating Herpes
Ayurvedic science believes that a herpes outbreak is caused by vitiated Vata and pitta doshas as well as impure blood. Ayurvedic medicine has two ways to treat herpes:
- Herbs and dietary changes can be used to balance doshas. Herbs and dietary changes can help balance Vata and Pitta. This will rejuvenate tissues and cleanse the body. Know more on the Ayurvedic diet for Herpes at Biogetica.
- Ayurvedic medicine believes that herpes does not affect just a portion of the body, but also the whole body. Once the doshas have been balanced, it is important to rejuvenate the body using Rasayanas. Rejuvenation can boost the immune system and help fight recurring attacks of disease.
We will explore the latest research on natural formulations.
- Hypericum Mysorense – The International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy published a study on Hyperisince, an ayurvedic herb combination that combines Hypericum Mysorense with other herbs. This clinical research showed that more than 76% patients experienced improvement. Over 80% of those who took Biogetica’s Hyperisince over 4 months or longer saw a long-term boost in their immune system.
[Source: Pdf link- https://ijrap.net/admin/php/uploads/1831_pdf.pdf, Html link- https://ijrap.net/index.php/login/abstractt?id=1831 ] - Monolaurin – The Canadian government recommends monolaurin for HIV/Herpes patients. It is believed that it dissolves envelopes and makes it easier for your immune system to fight. [Source: https://www.catie.ca/ga-pdf.php?file=sites/default/files/mono.pdf ]
- Picrorhiza Kurroa – Research indicates that picrorhiza is a powerful immunostimulant. [Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0378874186900255 ]
- Prunella vulgaris is an herb used to treat inflammation. This herb has been shown to boost immunity against some infections. [Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166354205001166 ]
Ayurvedic herbs, a healthy lifestyle, dietary changes, and homeopathy are all effective in treating herpes. Biogetica uses Homeopathy, Ayurvedic Herbs, and Dietary Supplements to treat the condition as a whole, from its roots. Biogetica’s supplements are based on Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and modern research. If you are looking for a safe, natural, and effective solution for Herpes without any known side effects, please contact one of our doctors at Biogetica.