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Tea tree oil for outbreaks

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Gaz8273
Gaz8273

I contracted genital herpes about 6 years ago but up until about 6 months ago never had experienced any outbreaks. After the first one I then soon had a 2nd and a 3rd. I now seem to experience an outbreak, treat it using aciclovir, recover then within a week start a new outbreak. During my last outbreak I was so low and desperate I started to surf the web for alternative treatments and one that stood out was using tea tree oil. I've always been a great lover of this oil, mainly because my mam swore by it and always have a bottle stored in the bathroom cabinet. Anyway about 2 days into my last outbreak I used a couple of drops on my infected area. Mainly the top end of my foreskin. It immediately relieved the usual discomfort that herpes outbreaks bring and within a few hours my sores had dried up. Which generally means in my case that I'm on the mend. The only down side was that for about a day my foreskin was very red and sore, almost like it was burnt. I countered this by using tea tree oil antiseptic cream which instantly relieved this discomfort. Within 2 days of using the oil and cream I was now what I believe to be recovered from the outbreak. (4 days from the initial outbreak) usually my symptoms last between 7 - 10 days. I really just want to know if anyone else has used this method and any experiences that it has brought. I'm really keen now to see if I have another outbreak in the next week or so and if not when the next one will be. Any thoughts or shared stories would be welcome.

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  • danielle15132
    danielle15132 Gaz8273

    Posted

    I never heard of outbreak after outbreak, it seems that u had a long stretch when they came about. Tea tree oil burnt the hell out of me, never again will I use that again
    • Vanderpump
      Vanderpump danielle15132

      Posted

      I have had outbreak after outbreak once. And please note you *can not* but tea tree oil directly on your skin! It will cause a chemical type burn! Mix it with olive oil or coconut oil 
  • fred90783
    fred90783 Gaz8273

    Posted

    What you’re experiencing what I believe to be a chemical burn due to the oil. Just like if you would try and use oregano oil it would burn you. What I would suggest For you to do is to apply a carrier oil first. I would use coconut oil (unrefined cold pressed virgin organic) if possible. Coconut oil has its benefits being antiviral. And then applying the oil. 
  • Gaz8273
    Gaz8273

    Posted

    To be fair I've seen people mentioning coconut oil so I may try it. But since posting I have continued experimenting and found that tea tree oil in the bath accompanied by tea tree oil antiseptic cream seems to work wonders for me. I have also started taking l-lystine tablets and with this combo I am currently free from outbreaks for almost a month which may not seem long but is a minor win so far compared to where I was over Christmas.

  • tiffany17574
    tiffany17574 Gaz8273

    Posted

    Yep Teatree works. I do unrefined coconut oil, teatree and lavender... there will be no redness or soreness
    • Gaz8273
      Gaz8273 tiffany17574

      Posted

      Hi tiffany. I believe tea tree oil is a great remedy but not quite got the levels right to avoid the redness and soreness. How do you apply yours and at what mix/levels to avoid this?
    • tiffany17574
      tiffany17574 Gaz8273

      Posted

      Get a clear jar and mix about 1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil and about 4-6 drops of teatree oil. Also drink plenty water and cotton underwear.....and pray Good luck #outbreakfree
  • Kp07
    Kp07 Gaz8273

    Edited

    I was diagnosed HSV 2 almost 2 months ago and I’m on my third outbreak.  The first was brutal.  Second lasted 48 hours and was only one sore.  This third one is multiple sores.  I can’t use tea tree oil or put anything on it to save my life.  This included coconut oil.  The only thing that works for me is Epsom salt baths.  Legit that is it.
    • tiffany17574
      tiffany17574 Kp07

      Edited

      Why can't you use teatree oil? I had a similar experience when i got it in 2015... well that's when outbreaks began. I got them (outbreaks) once to twice monthly. This is what worked for me:

      Eating healthier and drinking plenty of spring water, applying my unrefined coconut oil mixed with tea tree and lavander to my vaginal site about three times a week and praying. I must admit that i just had an outbreak Friday (2 days ago) on the bottom left labia. I've been putting teatree oil only directly on the site. On Saturday morning it was swollen and huge!!! Looked worse, but today ALL the swelling is down and it doesn't look like blister... just a bump. I'm so happy. So i'm apparently skipping the ulcer phase which is the worst phase. Besides this outbreak I've been outbreak free for 5 months. Just wanted to make you and everyone else aware. I also plan on updating as much as i can because i really want to help

    • kim82150
      kim82150 Kp07

      Posted

      I'm curious. What did the one sore look like when you had just one? Was it small or big? Was it like a big blister? I have it and I currently have one sore, but I've never seen it look like this before. I've only had 2 outbreaks over the years and they were small little pus bumps.

    • ella80339
      ella80339 tiffany17574

      Posted

      hi im just curious as to how fast it tea tree oil will heal a sore?

  • kat84
    kat84 Gaz8273

    Posted

    Tea tree oil is amazing for genital herpes outbreaks, especially as a woman. Some people are more prone to outbreaks than others, I get them from time to time and they always get clear and heal much faster with tea tree oil. For those who are burning your skin, you're not applying it properly. Use only 1-2 drops (depending on how big infected area is) 2-3 times a day. Or dilute the oil with water if you are still see burns on your skin. If you just feel a burning sensation when putting it on that's normal, similar to puting peroxide on a wound that burning sensation is the tea tree oil fighting the infection. I've used it for years and know it works affectively. You can also use it to heal cuts as well. Amazing topical for HSV!

  • Ep3
    Ep3 Gaz8273

    Posted

    tea tree oil worked really good. I just had my third outbreak in two months. I was still trying to learn how to understand my body at that time. those first two outbreaks lasted for about a ten to fourteen days because I was not treating it. When I started to feel itchy again the third I knew it was coming, I had opened sores for like two day, really painful, on the third day I bought tea tree oil and I applied it 3 to 4 time a day for the next two days and the sores and the discomfort went away. this outbreak lasted 4 days total, I wish someone would have told me earlier.

    • Lola0808
      Lola0808 Ep3

      Posted

      hi, I fear that i may have gotten the infection. Im seeing tiny red bumps on my groin and I just applied tea tree oil. As for your case, did you just applied tea tree oil without any further medication?

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