Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Herpesvirus

The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment of herpes virus mainly relieves symptoms by clearing away heat and toxic substances, strengthening the body and expelling pathogenic factors, and the commonly used methods include oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external application, and acupuncture and moxibustion and moxibustion. Herpesvirus belongs to the category of traditional Chinese medicine heat toxicity and needs to be treated based on individual constitution differentiation.

1. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that herpes virus is often caused by the accumulation of damp heat and toxic pathogens, and commonly uses formulas such as Longdan Xiegan Tang and Huanglian Jiedu Tang to clear heat and dampness. Longdan Xiegan Tang contains ingredients such as gentian grass and Scutellaria baicalensis, which can alleviate the redness, swelling, and pain caused by herpes zoster. Huanglian Jiedu Tang is mainly composed of Huanglian and is suitable for patients with herpes simplex and mouth sores. For those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, Zhibai Dihuang Wan can be used to nourish yin and reduce fire. When the dampness and heat are severe, it can be combined with Yin Chen Hao Tang for modification.

2. External application of traditional Chinese medicine

Local application of Qingdai powder or Jinhuang powder can converge and relieve pain. Qingdai powder contains Qingdai, borneol, etc., and has a significant effect on patients with unbroken blisters. Jinhuang San is mainly composed of rhubarb and yellow cypress, which are suitable for the stage of erosion and exudation. Crushing fresh purslane and applying it externally or rubbing it with purple grass oil can also promote wound repair, but when the skin ulceration is severe, irritant drugs should be avoided.

III. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

acupuncture and moxibustion selects Quchi, Hegu and other acupoints to relieve wind and heat, and local peripheral needling can reduce neuralgia. Ear needles are used to regulate immunity in the portal and lung areas, while fire needles can accelerate scab formation around herpes. During treatment, it is necessary to avoid areas with severe skin lesions, and for those with weak constitution, light stimulation techniques should be used.

Fourth, Dietary Adjustment

During the onset of the disease, avoid spicy foods such as beef, mutton, and seafood, and eat more heat clearing ingredients such as mung beans and winter melon. Coix seed Congee can strengthen the spleen and relieve dampness, and honeysuckle dew can help detoxify. During the recovery period, use lilies and Tremella fuciformis to nourish yin and moisten dryness, avoiding fried foods from exacerbating dampness and heat in the body.

Fifth, Emotional Regulation

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that poor emotional flow can easily lead to liver depression and the transformation of fire, triggering the recurrence of herpes. You can relieve stress and ensure sufficient sleep by breathing and exhaling through the Eight Section Brocade. Those with obvious anxiety should cooperate with Xiaoyao Powder to soothe the liver and relieve depression, avoiding emotional fluctuations that affect the recovery of positive qi.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires adherence to the course of treatment. In the acute phase, daily follow-up visits are needed to adjust the prescription, and in the chronic phase, physical changes are evaluated every two weeks. During treatment, keep the affected area clean and dry, and wear loose cotton clothing to reduce friction. If there is a high fever, severe headache, or herpes spreading to the eyes, immediate treatment with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine should be administered. Daily practice of Tai Chi can enhance physical fitness, and in winter, pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding wind and cold invasion of evil qi.