Vital nutrient recommendations for Shingles (Herpes Zoster virus)

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For Shingles (Herpes Zoster virus), vital nutrient medicine recommends eleven nutrients for acute treatment. At the heart of the recommendation: Cayenne, Hot Shot Sport Gel and Vitamin D3. The overview shows you the intake and role of each nutrient.

Recommended nutrients & intake

Active ingredientIntakePriorityNote
Cayenne2 capsule(s) of 500 mgPrimaryTake before meals. Take 1 capsule for the first few days during meals, when you get used to the effect, then starting taking the capsule before meals.
Hot Shot Sport Gel6 application(s) with the roll-onPrimaryWith cayenne; do not use on mucous membranes or in eyes.
Vitamin D36 drop(s) of 20 µgPrimaryIntake: with main meal. 20 mcg = 800 IU = 1 drop of vitamin D3 Vida (other products > calculate correct dosage). From 4000 IU: intake of 200 micrograms of vitamin K2 is important (children: not necessary).
Artemisia8 capsule(s) of 600 mgPrimarycapsules (or sticks with granules) divided into 4 servings 1 hour before meals & before bedtime; must not be taken together with iron.
Artemisia Gel2 drop(s) of 150 mgPrimaryStrong anti-inflammatory gel. One drop is deemed to be about pea-sized.
Lysine (L-Lysine)6 capsule(s) of 500 mgPrimaryEssential amino acid; slows down virus replication.
Vitamin K21 capsule(s) of 225 µgPrimaryTake with food, use fermented All-trans Vit. K2.
Clinoptilolite (topical application)1 à 500 mgPrimaryFor external use, mix with a little water to form a paste and apply.
Joint oil with CBD10 drop(s) of 25 mgAdditionalOnly for external use! Drops from the pipette.
Artemisia gel with beard lichen and licorice root2 drop(s) of 100 mgAdditionalapply sparingly; massage in well (e.g.) Clear Skin Gel)
CBD Oil / Hemp Oil8 drop(s) of 30 mgAdditionalMassage the gums with hemp oil in the evening after a good cleaning.

Intake figures are for adults weighing 60–80 kg. The Web-Doctor adjusts the dosage to your body weight.

Treat acutely or prevent?

Acute treatment

This recommendation is designed for acute treatment: the nutrients are taken until the symptoms clearly subside — usually over several weeks. If symptoms persist, the further duration of intake belongs in medical hands.

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Dr. med. Heinz Lüscher

Heinz Lüscher, MD, is an orthomolecular physician, vital substances expert and head physician of the Wise Medicine AG practice. He is enthusiastic about the possibilities offered by natural, sustainable and people-oriented medicine and wants to combine the best of conventional and complementary medicine. Mehr zum Autor