Shingles is a common condition seen most often among elderly population. In this condition people tend to experience painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. When a person has chicken pox the virus remains within the body in a dormant condition and in the presence of suitable circumstances the virus tends to be reactivated and causes shingles. Shingles homes remedies can help provide relief from the pain associated with this condition.

In the initial stages of this condition the person tends to experience pain along with tenderness in certain areas of the body. The rash may appear around a week after the pain and tingling sensations and the rash initially consists of small red bumps. With time the bumps develop into blisters and may be filled with clear fluid. Shingles home remedies help in reducing the duration of this condition as well as reducing the pain and severity of the condition.

Shingles home remedies can include some medicines that can be locally applied to the affected areas and the blisters. Two powdered aspirins can be mixed with around 2 tablespoon of alcohol or chloroform and this paste can be applied to the affected areas for relief. Applying cool compresses using tap water can also provide relief. Colloidal powder can be dusted on the affected areas so as to reduce the itching and the pain.

Among the different shingles home remedies a solution consisting of aloe vera gel, leek juice and raw honey can be used on the rash to get some relief. Vitamin E oil, cool goldenseal and apple cider vinegar can be applied on the affected areas. Likewise cold compresses using a solution of water and baking soda can also be effective.

The blister outburst can be curbed by applying a mixture of zinc oxide along with yogurt on the nerve path. Food items containing chocolate, nuts and seeds and cereal grains should be avoided. Relief from pain can also be obtained by applying thick layers of milk which includes chilled whole milk. A paste of rose water with sandalwood powder can also be applied on the painful areas and this can be amongst the best shingles home remedies.

Other shingles home remedies include taking around 100 gms of unsalted butter which is plain and mixing it with around one tablespoon of turmeric powder. This can be applied to the shingles and this can help in the healing process.