Shingles – Alternative Therapy

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Many alternative therapies have been suggested for shingles. However, many of these treatments have not been extensively studied. Home remedies for shingles include cold compresses, witch hazel, taking vitamin supplements, and using essential oils, such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, and chamomile oil. It’s important to test the essential oils on a patch of your skin, because some people are allergic to these oils. If you don’t have a reaction to the oils, they may actually ease your symptoms.