What are some antifungal herbs I can take to clear up my skin infection?
I have tinea versicolor. I’ve tried several different things, but they haven’t worked for me. I can’t see a doctor right now, and I’ve heard of herbs that often do the trick, but I need a little guidance. Any help would be appreciated.
By the way, I understand that natural does not always equal safe, so I will be sure to do plenty of research before purchasing and trying any herbs or supplements. Thanks!
I agree with jaye… coconut oil soap , sulfur soap and tea tree oil are great, i get my Kirk’s coconut oil soap from iherb.com. you can go to retailmenot and get a 5 off 5 coupon so just in case you don’t like the soap the only thing u lose is paying for shipping.
I also use the pure oil on my skin. be careful with the sulfur though, a lot of people are allergic to it
have you tried brags apple cider vinegar or oil of oregano?
also have you tried eating a table spoon of sauerkraut a day? read up on that.
July 30th, 2010 at 4:07 am
1. Have you tried applying tea tree oil. It is a natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent. Dilute it with olive oil if it is too strong for your skin. When you get out of the shower, pat you skin dry, leave it a little damp and rub the tea tree oil and olive oil mixture on the areas, like a moisturizer.
2. Olive oil and honey works as well, it may take longer but it will work, take a mixture of olive oil and maybe a couple tbl of warm honey, rub on area let sit like a mask for 10 minutes, rinse off in shower.
3. Use natural soaps, often times this condition is irritated by the drying sulfates in soap. Switch to a natural coconut oil soap or oatmeal based soap.
4. topical sulfur mud is another method, sulfur mud is very smelly (like bad eggs), however it works with many skin conditions like acne and will work.
good luck!
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July 30th, 2010 at 4:24 am
I agree with jaye… coconut oil soap , sulfur soap and tea tree oil are great, i get my Kirk’s coconut oil soap from iherb.com. you can go to retailmenot and get a 5 off 5 coupon so just in case you don’t like the soap the only thing u lose is paying for shipping.
I also use the pure oil on my skin. be careful with the sulfur though, a lot of people are allergic to it
have you tried brags apple cider vinegar or oil of oregano?
also have you tried eating a table spoon of sauerkraut a day? read up on that.
References :
July 30th, 2010 at 4:53 am
calendula lotion or gel is pretty much all purpose (antibacterial, antifungal, sunburn, pain reliever, insect bite, you name it) and is homeopathic. imo it works better than coconut oil. I’m not sure if it works better than tea tree oil though but if you have any pain or irritation also, calendula would be better. Whole Foods has it.
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