HOME REMEDIES FOR RINGWORM
Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) is not caused by worms but by various fungi. However, one thing in its name is typically true and that is the formation of a ring like structure on the skin with a defined border by fungus and intact skin in the middle of this scaly ring. So, if you have a reddish brownish ring shaped rash on your skin, nails, scalp etc. you may want to treat this contagious fungal infection with some truly effective home remedies for ringworm. You may also want to know that the medical term for ringworm is Tinea, which, in Latin means growing worm. If you went to see the doctor with your fungal infection on your skin and he says it is tinea capitis, it means it is a scalp ringworm and if it is tinea corporis, it is a body ringworm, if tinea pedis, its a feet ringworm which is also often referred to as athlete’s foot and so on. Here are some home remedies for ringworm that can get you rid of this very common fungal infection of skin.
Garlic for Ringworm
Garlic with all its goodness for health, is also considered to be an effective remedy for ringworm. The antifungal ajoene in garlic may cure a variety of fungal infections of skin. The fungus that causes your ringworm can also be treated by garlic then. While you may always use a clove of pressed or crushed garlic to apply on your ringworm directly, here is a remedy that also uses olive oil and honey to make this remedy more effective.
Get this:
Garlic clove- 1-2
Olive oil- 3 tbsp
Honey- 3 tbsp
Do this:
Crush the garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
Add the garlic paste with olive oil and honey.
Apply this paste on your ringworm affected skin.
Leave for about one hour.
Wash off with warm water.
Repeat 2-3 times a day for at least 2 weeks.
Raw Papaya for Ringworm
Raw or the green papaya can destroy old dead cells from the outer layers of your skin, the place where ringworm fungi dwell and grow. Your young skin cells are left unharmed. This may be due to many enzymes found in papaya, especially papain and chymopapain. These enzymes destroy the defense shields of viruses, yeasts, and various types of fungus. Both papain and chymopapain enzymes also cure inflammation and heal burns. Thus papaya may prove to be a soothing remedy for your ringworm infection.
Raw papaya
Do this:
Cut some pieces from a green raw papaya.
Rub these papaya pieces on your ringworm rashes.
You may also make a paste of raw papaya by grinding it.
Apply this paste on your ringworm affected area.
Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes.
Wash off with warm water.
Do this 2-3 times a day.
Aloe Vera for Ringworm
Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties of Aloe Vera are now well known by all of us. It is a great herb for skin and its infections. The saponins or the gel like plant substance of aloe vera leaves with its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties brings relief to you by curing your ringworm infection.
Get this:
Aloe Vera leaves
Do this:
Cut a slice from the aloe vera leaf.
Now cut open the leaf to find its gel within the leaf.
Take some of this gel and apply to your ringworm.
Leave it there for about 20-30 minutes.
Wash off with water.
Repeat twice or thrice a day.
Camphor for Ringworm
Camphor, the white, transparent solid pieces having strong odor are derived from the bark and wood of camphor tree, native to Asia. It has been used medicinally by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as well as Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicine for treating fungal infections and also to repel insects. Its anti-fungal properties makes it one of the best remedies for ringworm.
Ways to Use Camphor for Ringworm
Take a pinch of camphor powder and apply it daily to your ringworm.
If this doesn’t go well with you, mix this camphor powder with some sesame oil and rub your rashes with this oil. Repeat twice a day.
You may also use camphor oil for ringworm. Just dilute 2-3 drops of camphor oil 1-2 tbsp of some carrier oil like sweet almond or olive oil and apply to your ringworm 2-3 times a day.
Precaution: Camphor is poisonous when ingested. Never use it internally and use only a small quantity even when using externally.
Neem for Ringworm
Neem is a proven anti-fungal and anti-bacterial herb used in Ayurveda to treat various skin infections. The leaves of neem tree, though bitter, can even be chewed for overall health. However, for your ringworm, you can easily find neem leaf powder or neem oil that can cure even the stubborn ringworm infections.
Ways to Use Neem for Ringworm
Take ¼ to ½ tsp of neem leaf powder. Mix it with a little water to make a paste. Apply this neem paste to your rashes many times a day.
Get neem oil and apply this to your ringworm 1-2 times a day.
You can even dilute 1 tsp of neem oil with ½ a cup of aloe vera gel and apply this to your ringworm 2-3 times a day.
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