step-daughter got a bad case of shingles at the age of 24, it was related to stress.
Not a fun time.
This may be helpful.
Whole cloves gound , you can get it bulk pretty cheap.
Make a tea with it and drink it for anxiety, stress,insomnia.
You can soak a cloth with it for external relief, healing of skin conditions and pain.
My 80 year old mom uses it externally for arthritis and she gets a lot of relief.
I drink it and it is 10x more relaxing than chamomile tea.
https://youtu.be/To71UW3yEOk