Ginger May be Effective against Herpes Virus; Scientific Studies.

According to several studies, ginger may be a useful natural supplement in the treatment of herpes. 

“Ginger is one of the most popular herbal remedies for herpes. This root herb has been linked with preventing the reproduction of the herpes simplex virus.”  A 2008 study in the journal Phytomedicine found that ginger oil inhibited HSV-2 activity in infected cells. Dr. Koch and colleagues wrote that “a clearly dose-dependent virucidal (virus killing) activity against HSV-2 could be demonstrated for all essential oils tested. Dr. Koch and colleagues are from the University of Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany. In Dr. Koch’s study, Ginger was screened for its ability to reduce HSV-2 replication in the laboratory.

Another study, from 2007, published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, “found that ginger oil had an inhibitory effect on HSV-1.” Based on the findings of the studies mentioned, doctors may recommend taking supplements containing ginger. However, health professionals stress that “Ginger is not meant to replace the antiviral medication your doctor may have prescribed for your herpes, and it will not cure your condition. It is meant to be a supplement to help reduce symptoms, and may not be effective for everyone. Ginger may interact with blood-thinning medications, so if you take these, consult your doctor first to see if it is safe for you to use ginger.”


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