As humans, we all experience discomforts of various kinds, some of which can be controlled at home with medication while other illnesses require more intense medical attention. Among the latter, unfortunately, is herpes.

If you’d like to learn about female herpes, its causes and popular treatment methods in use today, please keep reading.

Types of Herpes

The herpes virus is divided into two strains, one that causes cold sores and affects the mouth and the other that covers the genital region. While both men and women can get both types of herpes, female herpes can cover inside the vagina, on or around the labia and even extend to the anus and thighs.

Preventing Herpes

Herpes is a preventable STD that can be avoided through abstention from sexual activity or the use of condoms. Condoms will reduce the risk of becoming infected or passing on the virus. However, they are not a surefire protection as the virus may be present on areas of the body not covered or protected by a condom.

Treating Herpes

The most common method for herpes treatment is using a drug or group of drugs known as acyclovir. Though acyclovir is typically used to treat specific and separate outbreaks, it can be taken every day if your doctor believes you need it to prevent future outbreaks. Taking the drug every day is not ideal.

Because these drugs can be toxic, they should not be used for a period longer than one year and should always be taken under the supervision of a physician.

Treating Herpes Through Lifestyle Changes

The number of outbreaks a patient will suffer from will vary depending on their health, immune system levels and the severity of the herpes. However, healthier people generally experience less outbreaks. That means focusing on your lifestyle and health will help keep your herpes at bay.

Get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day and focus on a healthy diet along with drinking plenty of water. You want to aim for at least 8 glasses of water per day. Also, avoid chronic fatigue by getting lots of rest.

Using Black Walnut Tree to Treat Female Herpes

The leaves of black walnut trees are used medicinally for their astringent, tonifying, antiseptic, hemostatic and wound-healing properties. These medicinal actions make the walnut leaves a wonderful treatment for healing the skin symptoms of a herpes outbreak.

You can make a strong black walnut tree salve and press by boiling about an ounce of cut or powdered leaves in a few cups of water for about 10 minutes. Then, strain the liquid, soak a cloth in it and apply it to the affected area for 10-15 minutes.

This homemade black walnut tree compress can not only help with the pain of female herpes, it will also reduce the length of outbreaks.

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