Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused due to infection by the herpes virus. The two types of herpes virus are HSV-1 herpes virus and HSV-2 herpes virus. Herpes virus type 2 (herpes simplex virus 2) is responsible for causing genital herpes. Type 1 herpes virus can also cause genital herpes, but it mainly causes infection around the mouth. Sometimes, no symptoms of infection caused by the herpes virus may appear, but genital herpes may still be transmitted to a healthy person as it is an STD. Medication is helpful to cure the symptoms of genital herpes. Though there is no cure for genital herpes itself, medication can help to prevent the symptoms from appearing in the future.
 
Baking soda is among the natural remedies effective to cure infection caused by the herpes virus. Dab a cotton ball with baking soda. Application of this cotton over the sores is among the helpful natural remedies for treating genital infections.
 
Aloe vera is one of the well-known natural remedies beneficial to cure viral infection. It has cooling and medicinal properties. Application of aloe vera gel over the sores is recommended. 
 
Soap is among the natural remedies that can be used along with water to cure genital infection. Wash the affected area with soap and warm water. It helps in preventing further infection.
 
Ice is considered one of the effective natural remedies for treating genital herpes. It reduces pain and itching associated with the infection caused by the herpes virus.
 
Herbal teas can be great natural remedies to cure symptoms of infection. Tea bags are also easily available. Placing cool tea bags over the affected sores is among the helpful natural remedies for immediate relief. 
 
One of the simplest natural remedies to cure symptoms of infection is taking a warm bath. Salt added in the bath water can also effectively cure symptoms.