Essential Oils and Herpes

I was diagnosed with Genital HSV-1 about 4 days ago. I instantly started researching and putting together an essential oil regimen to pair with my medication. And this is what I came up with and am currently using. It has, I believe, made a huge difference with my outbreak and in 4 days I am well on the way to my outbreak completely healing.   

Directly on outbreak:

Lime - lime essential oil is used to fight the herpes virus

Malaluca - this is the purest for of tea tree oil, which will help dry out your sores

Lavender - this is a soothing oil, it will help subside the pain and itching

Helichrysm - this oil is nicknames "stitches in a bottle", it will promote healing of the sores

On Tailbone and Bladder Area:

**fun fact- the herpes virus actually lives in the tailbone area***

Oregano (diluted with fractionated coconut oil) - oregano is the toughest oil to fight against any virus. Although it is a "hot oil", which could irritate your skin, this is why it must be diluted. 

Frankincense - this is your immune system's friend! It will help fight viruses and boost your immune system. 

Melissa - also known as lemon balm - some have reported a complete remission with the Melissa oil. "apply the oil a few times a day to the affected area as soon as you feel an outbreak coming on, and stick with it until the lesions have healed. Then do it again the next several times an outbreak is surfacing." More information on this from the website http://www.anandaapothecary.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils-news/2006/06/melissa-combats-herpes-simplex-virus.html 

Essential oils can also assist A LOT in emotional turmoil and hardships of finding out you have been diagnosed with herpes. If you have any questions about the oils please contact me (: I am an Essential Wellness Oil Advocate for the company DoTerra. We offer the purest of the pure as far as essential oils go.