Natural Treatments for STD

There are a lot of viruses and bacteria that are present in our environment. These microorganisms have the ability to cause harm to the human body, like those pathogens present in sexually transmitted diseases (STD). There are several methods that medical practitioners recommend for treating these ailments, as STD’s can affect both men and women.

Some of the symptoms of STD’s, particularly on women, are not quickly visible. Others may be more apparent, but are not that serious. Some symptoms include itchiness, blisters containing pus, fever, muscle pain, warts and rashes in the genital area, muscle pain, and a burning sensation while urinating. It is sometimes hard to know if you have an STD because some severe symptoms reveal themselves after a long time. Having regular check-ups with your doctor will help you know if you have an STD.

The severity of STD’s can vary, as some are treatable while others are not. Some can be treated with specific medications depending on the type and degree of the disease. More often than not, they are treated with drugs such as antibiotics, penicillin, and the like. However, AIDS and HIV are terminal, and the only way medicine can do is to alleviate its effects. But there are newly discovered alternative treatments that can help you deal with STD’s.

One of these alternative treatments is the intake of Vitamin C. Tests show that vitamin C (ascorbic acid) prevents the spreading and damage caused by Chlamydia. This ascorbic acid, which rids the body of the by-products of metabolism, can treat Chlamydia more efficiently when used along with antibiotics. Vitamin C is naturally present in many citrus fruits, but is also available in large dosages from pharmacies.

There are also herbs that aid in the treatment of STD’s. One such herb is propoli. Propoli has anesthetic materials which help in treating genital herpes. It is rich in flavonoids and is known and tested to treat herpes more effectively than placebo and acyclovir, the common treatment for herpes. Another drug is the WTTC (Wisteria floribunda, Terminalia chebulae, Trapa natans, and Coicis semen). It is also acknowledged to treat herpes, particularly, oral herpes. Based on a study, it speeds up the recovery and usually takes only three to seven days. Although many were treated with this herb, experts are still trying to verify its efficiency.

Other herbs that are used are licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), lemon balm, (Melissa officinalis), and thuja (Thuja occidentalis). Also, garlic and oregano leaves aid in treating STD’s. Moreover, lavender and tea tree oil are used for HPV and other viral STD’s. But these herbs are still undergoing certain experiments to validate their effectiveness. So if you want to take herbal treatment, you should consider seeing a doctor or other specialists that have a wide knowledge about herbal remedies.

Although a lot of medications and alternative medicines that are being discovered, it is best to prevent oneself from acquiring an STD. Having no sexual intercourse, or at least having safe sex, being faithful with your partner, using condoms, and having regular check-ups are just some practical measures you can observe.