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Neem and Herpes

Which part of the tree is **most** beneficial to use externally for the herpes virus? And should it be diluted with a carrier oil or used full strength to get the full benefits of neem and a speedier recovery?


In the Q&A section, all three components of the tree were recommended for external use (I understand that the leaf was used in studies; it wasn't specified which one is the 'Hercules' of the three).

PS: This website is very informative and thorough. Thank you so much for making this website available. Not many websites go into detail about the differences in neem products available. I feared neem toothpaste would smell horrid like neem seed oil; now that fear is gone!

With kind regards,
Ellie
Ontario, Canada

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Neem and Herpes

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No research data on treating herpes with neem
by: Birgit

Thank you for your kind words, Ellie. :-).

Well, it's obvious that you carefully read the existing information about neem and herpes in the Q & A section (Neem for genital warts/herpes).

Unfortunately there is nothing to add.

Like I said in response to the other question, that is all the research that has been done on herpes and neem. That is what science knows.

One important quote from that answer:

"The scientists haven't been able to exactly figure out how it works, but neem seems to make it difficult for viruses to reproduce. This means the impact of any viral infection will be a lot less."

You ask for highly specific treatment directions, but all that science knows at this stage is that neem does have a beneficial effect on many viral infections...

Nobody has researched which part of the neem tree is the most beneficial for a herpes infection and what exactly is the best course of actual treatment.

Also from the other page: "There is no research data regarding the treatment of herpes in people, so you can only look at the traditional uses of neem and experiment."

Make sure you experiment in a safe way. For example taking neem leaves extract internally is not necessarily safe.

To recap:

Herpes is usually treated both internally with neem leaf (fresh or dried, either as tea or in capsule form) and externally by treating the lesions with neem leaf paste, a neem based cream or neem seed oil at least once a day. (You might be able to use pure neem oil or you can dilute it. See how your skin reacts and see how your herpes reacts.)

There are some reports (from users not from scientists) that using neem in this way does indeed speed up the healing of cold sores (herpes simplex type 1).

No, no users have done a study to compare which of those treatments is the "Hercules"...

Neem really does boost the immune system when used internally, and anything that boosts the immune system is desirable in managing herpes and avoiding outbreaks.

Keep in mind that you should not take neem internally if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, but if not and if you are otherwise healthy, then having two cups of mild neem tea a day is ok. And topical application of neem most definitely can't hurt. Neem has many other health benefits as well so there is no harm in trying.
Neem as Topical Genital Herpes Treatment
by: Anonymous

I'd definitely recommend using neem topically for instant pain and itch relief as well as accelerated healing of lesions or suppressing an impending outbreak. I have tried just about everything from acyclovir suppressive therapy to different natural oils, extracts, and other natural methods, some of which are EXTREMELY painful and actually exacerbate the problem (i.e. apple cider vinegar!). While suppressive therapy worked best for me, when I became pregnant I went back to trying to find some natural relief.

I was using vitamin E oil topically for a while but it was thin and difficult to use and only seemed to prevent further inflammation rather than helping to heal. I frequent my local Indian grocery store anyway so I picked up some neem oil on my last trip. To my surprise, I could tell my outbreak was starting to heal within only a few hours! No more itching or pain! The oil I bought was quite thick, so it was easy to apply with a cotton ball. It smells simply horrible, but it works so I don't care!

The best part is I spent about 4 bucks on the bottle and its way more than plenty. Anyone who's tried mainstream pharmaceutical cures (valtrex, abreva) knows just how quickly those treatments can add up. So give it a try!
Applying Neem Oil to hsv-2 Genital Lesions
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to comment that I also applied the neem oil to my lesions that was looking severe.
I had about 5 small lesions all coming out and I cleansed the area with hydrogen peroxide and then applied the neem oil.
I am so happy to announce that after doing this 2 times a day, the lesions totally healed in a day, literally. It didn't even burst then scab and then begin to heal. It just formed new skin and healed it itself really quickly, I didn't even feel the usual pain that I get when having an outbreak. This stuff is great. Thanks!

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