Viral infection Herpes zoster or Shingles caused by Varicella zoster virus is constantly responsible for epidemiological events of severe importance and has become a major public safety issue. Herpes zoster can affect any age group with a higher incidence in elderly patients particularly in susceptible adults. The treatment and prevention of human viral infections presently rely mainly on a combination of vaccines and drugs. Due to increasing drug-resistant strains, recent antiviral drugs are facing the problem while vaccines frequently do not work much against mutated or novel viruses. Therefore, it is crucial to explore innovative approaches to traditional herbal antiviral formulations. Traditional healers in study area use their herbal formulation (Herbal Oil) to treat the tribal and rural patients suffering from viral infections herpes zoster. The traditional formulation has given the best result for treatment of Herpes zoster.