- Most people with herpes never experience symptoms, or they present so mildly that they go unnoticed. Other people can go for years or even decades before symptoms manifest.
- The most common herpes symptom is an outbreak of red bumps or blisters on the genitals. Thigh, anal and mouth sores can appear too.
- Pain, a burning sensation, or itchiness in the same areas as named above is the other common symptom of herpes.
- Supplementation or increased consumption of the amino acid lysine has demonstrated the ability to naturally reduce recurrences and duration of herpes outbreaks.
- The natural ant-viral properties of aloe vera can help suppress herpes outbreaks and provide relief from symptoms when applied to effected areas.
- Tea tree oil can naturally accelerate the healing of herpes sores.
