CAM Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Treatment Research

Shingles is not only a debilitating condition but western medicine treatments have relatively low effective rates.  The following studies discusses the use of acupuncture, particularly electro-acupuncture, for the treatment of shingles.  This study found it to be effective and free of side effects which makes it a useful modality when compared to pharmaceutical treatment.

Coghlan, CJ: Herpes Zoster treated by acupuncture