Herpes

Herpes simplex virus represents the most prevalent viral infection that is transmissible and primarily impacts the genital and oral regions. There are two distinct types: HSV-1, which is spread through oral contact, and HSV-2, which is sexually transmitted and responsible for oral and genital herpes, respectively. The principal symptom associated with this condition is the emergence of painful blisters at the site of infection. Additionally, individuals may experience sensations of tingling, itching, and burning in the affected area. Consequently, it is advisable for patients to adhere to a Pitta-shamak diet, which excludes citrus and spicy foods, among other recommendations.

DIET CHART FOR HERPES

EARLY-MORNING

1 glass of lukewarm water/ Aloevera juice /Green Tea

BREAKFAST

Plain Chapatti (1-2) + Veg / Veg dalia (Broken Wheat porridge) / Veg. Upma (Semolina) / Veg. poha / Salads

MID-MORNING

Fruit or vegetable juice / Coconut water/ Green Tea / Mint water / Coriander water / Khus-khus sharbat.

LUNCH

Chapatti + Veg + Dal + Rice

EVENING

Herbal tea / Vegetable soup / Green tea / Fruit or vegetable juice

DINNER

1 chapatti + veg / Dal / Khichdi

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Wheat, All millets, Rice, Sorghum, Barley	Refined flour, Rye
FRUITS	FRUITS
Apple, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Apple, Grapes (in limit), Pomegranate	Avoid all citrus fruits
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Pumpkin, Bottle gourd, Coriander, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Round gourd, Asparagus, Potatoes Beans, Drum sticks, Cucumber, Snake gourd	Capsicum, Brinjal, Tomatoes and avoid all frozen foods.
PULSES	PULSES
Green gram (Moong daal), Orange lentil (Masur daal)	Black lentil (Udad daal), Chick pea (Kabuli channa), Kidney beans (Rajmah)
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
Butter milk (Occasionally)	Whole milk and its products
OILS	OILS
Cow ghee, Olive oil	Butter, Sunflower oil, Saturated fats, refined oils
SPICES	SPICES
Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Green cardamom, Curry leaves, Black pepper	Chillies, Carom seeds, Fenugreek, Mustard
Drinks	Drinks
Aloevera juice / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Pumpkin juice / Aloe Vera juice / Watermelon juice / some other leaves water (Tulsi water / Lemongrass water / Mint water /Neem water/ Coriander water Wheatgrass juice)	Alcohol, Tea, Carbonated and Canned juices and drinks
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Almonds (soaked ones), Khus Khus seeds	Sunflower seeds, Cashew, Pistachios, Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Brazil nuts and peanuts
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Occasionally can take Egg white and Fish (In limited quantity)	All red meats and fleshes
OTHERS	OTHERS
Homemade only, Jaggery, Soups, Tragacanth gum (Gond kateera)	All processed, Fried food, Junk food, refined sugar, and Oily food and Bakery products

NOTE

Restrict the intake of Salt, Sugar, Spicy and fermented foods.
Increase your water intake.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.