Lemon Balm

• Lemon BalmImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Sherrie Thai
  
  Lemon balm is used by making a tea that is then applied to the shingles rash. It is recommended that the lemon balm tea is applied several times a day to assist in comfort and relief. People can also drink lemon balm tea to help in the prevention of contracting Shingles.
  
  

Fresh Xiang Ren Zhang

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  Xiang Ren Zhang is also known as the Chinese Prickly Pear. This is used by making a paste with the inner flesh of the plant and applying the paste substance to the areas that have been affected by Shingles.
  
  

Job's Tear

• Job's Tear is made into a soup to help in the healing process of someone that has Shingles. It is recommended that it is consumed twice a day and has been proven to assist in pain and heal the person infected within seven days.
  
  

Licorice

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  Licorice has been proven to boost the immune system and protect against contracting viruses. Licorice is taken orally to help boost the immune system while having Shingles.
  
  

Surround the Dragon

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  Surround the Dragon is used with acupuncture. Surround the Dragon helps with pain relief and ridding the shingles within a few days. Surround the Dragon acupuncture can be done yearly to also prevent someone from contracting Shingles.
  
  

Echinacea

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  Echinacea is another immune boosting Chinese herb. Echinacea also assists with pain relief.