Shingles

Hi Carla!
So sorry to hear about this; how awful. Here are some recommendations that will ease the pain and help the itching. I have heard that the trunk and the face are the regions most affected by shingles. The analgesic and anti-viral properties in certain essential oils are helpful for easing pain, soothing the irritation, combating the virus and drying out the blisters. The oils that we carry that will aid in this, are Tea Tree, Bergamot, and Lavender.
Please be sure to dilute the oils in a carrier oil, such as grapeseed, which is the one we recommend since it has antioxidants and will heal the skin. I would use the following in 4 oz. grapeseed. 20 drops Lavender, 10 drops Tea Tree, 10 drops Bergamot, .
Once the blisters are gone and you still have pain, I would recommend using Lavender with Chamomile. A dilution of 25 drops Lavender to 15 drops Chamomile in 4 oz. grapeseed.
Both of these make nice body oils too; very moisturizing and healing. A bonus, is that Bergamot is an antidepressant too! Always nice to be uplifted!
I hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks! Jen Knoth