Antiviral Essential Oils

How to Create Essential Oil Blends for Putting Herpes Simplex Virus In Remission

 

Combining essential oils can protect against bacteria, infections, and pain. When using essential oils to relieve symptoms of topical herpes lesions, I suggest using bases known to help combat the herpes virus, such as coconut oil, Saint John's Wort, olive oil, or tamanu oil. Otherwise, you can use almond, hemp, jojoba, neem, and just about any pure food-grade oil. You can also use vegetable glycerin and aloe vera gel as bases. For example, a mixture of essential oils from Saint John's Wort (6 drops) and lavender (6-9 drops) in one tablespoon of carrier oil helps relieve Post-Herpetic Neuralgia and joint pain in fingers and toes.

 

Here are three topical combinations to help heal herpes lesions quickly. Each of the highlighted oils is known to have antiviral properties. 

 

  • Add 30 drops of lemon balm essential oil to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • Add 15 drops of oregano, 10 drops of lemon, and five drops of lavender essential oils to 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add five drops each of clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, myrrh, rosemary, and ravensara (not ravintsara) essential oils to 2 tablespoons of Saint John's Wort or vitamin E oil.

 

 

Directions for Use

 

Once you've created an essential oil blend (diluted in a carrier oil) and performed a patch test, you can apply your oil as needed, every 3-4 hours. You can use more if you have wiped your mouth, gone swimming, or showered. You can also apply more after urinating or after a bowel movement if you're using the oil for a rash "down there" and have wiped it off with a tissue. Just remember not to slather it on. Instead, use a tiny amount each time, just enough to coat the irritated area.

 

 

Note: Never apply essential oils to the skin without first diluting them, place them in or too close to the eyes or bodily orifices, or swallow them (without sound advice from an expert). Also, keep your skin out of the sun when using citrus essential oils topically, as you may experience sunburn.