Natural Remedies for Ringworm

These natural remedies for ringworm will get rid of your infection using all-natural ingredients. Using simple home remedies for ringworm will help clear up this fungus and relieve you of the discomfort associated with it.

Despite the name ringworm actually has nothing to do with worms. It's a contagious fungal infection that usually affects the scalp, body, especially the groin, feet and nails. It's is also called Tinea, but is known as ringworm because of the ring shaped rash it causes.

Here are some ringworm natural remedies you can use to get rid of it.

Essential Oils

You can use essential oils to kill the fungus. Both tea tree and lavender essential oil work for getting rid of Tinea. You can apply these oils directly to the area. Do a skin test first to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction to them.

You can make your own treatment by adding 30 drops tea tree oil, 20 drops lavender oil, 10 drops geranium oil, and 10 drops thyme oil to a bottle. Mix the essential oils with 2 ounces of jojoba oil. Mix well and apply the mixture to your infection with a cotton swap 3 to 4 times daily.

Castor Oil

Castor oil works well for scalp ringworm infections. Rub a liberal amount of oil on the infection several times daily. It should clear up in 3 to 4 days.

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Rub extra virgin coconut oil on the infection 3 to 4 times daily. Coconut oil has anti-fungal properties that will kill the infection.

Sea Salt and Vinegar

Make a paste with sea salt and apple cider vinegar. Put the paste on the infected area and cover with plastic wrap. Keep the paste on for 10 minutes and rinse off with cool water. Do this twice a day until the infection clears up completely.

Diet

Eating white flour and sugar will make your natural remedies for ringworm less affective. You should also avoid coffee and tea while you are trying to get rid of the infection. The fungus thrives on these foods.

Eat a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Incorporate more fresh garlic into your diet. Garlic is anti-fungal and will assist in killing the infection.

Clear Nail Polish

Clear nail polish isn't one of the natural remedies for ringworm, but it is a popular home remedy that really works. Keep the area covered with nail polish throughout the day. Remove the polish at night with nail polish remover. The ringworm should start to clear up within one to two days.

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