Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for an herbal bath to treat toe and foot fungus. Alternatively, any suggestions for herbal formulas. I know it depends on the pattern...she has dampness, heat...it seems candida like - it is aggrevated by wine and sweets! Any info, internal or external would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 The only treatment i have seen that works is to apply magnesium in a warm foot bath. One has to be persistent and must file the nails down, but it does work. Regards, Tymothy > > Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for an herbal bath to treat toe and foot fungus. Alternatively, any suggestions for herbal formulas. I know it depends on the pattern...she has dampness, heat...it seems candida like - it is aggrevated by wine and sweets! > Any info, internal or external would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Jack Ass Bitters grown in the Belize area is what they use to treat jungle fungus....can't imagine a more worthy herb for the job. Sincerely, Patricia Jordan DVM,CVA,CTCVM & Herbology Chinese Medicine herbsandacu Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:42:52 -0700 herbal bath for fungus Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for an herbal bath to treat toe and foot fungus. Alternatively, any suggestions for herbal formulas. I know it depends on the pattern...she has dampness, heat...it seems candida like - it is aggrevated by wine and sweets! Any info, internal or external would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Tea Tree Oil, Clove Oil. - " miracles28 " <tymothys <Chinese Medicine > Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:30 AM Re: herbal bath for fungus The only treatment i have seen that works is to apply magnesium in a warm foot bath. One has to be persistent and must file the nails down, but it does work. Regards, Tymothy > > Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for an herbal bath to treat toe and > foot fungus. Alternatively, any suggestions for herbal formulas. I know it > depends on the pattern...she has dampness, heat...it seems candida like - > it is aggrevated by wine and sweets! > Any info, internal or external would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Tim Do you use Epsom salt? 400 29th St. Suite 419 Oakland Ca 94609 alonmarcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Chinese Medicine , " Mercurius Trismegistus " <magisterium_magnum wrote: > > Tea Tree Oil, Clove Oil. > You could also add Red Thyme [T.vulgaris], Lavender, Rosemary, Lemongrass and Geranium essential oils to the foot bath.... each of these has demonstrated proven antifungal activity against a range of dermatophytes. It helps if you know the species of fungus/fungi, such as from skin scrapings sent to a lab for ID - there are more e oils than this which are affective against specific varieties of typical offending organisms. If there is a lot of irritation and inflammation, add Yarrow or German [blue] Chamomile essential oils to the formula. Please note Thyme, Clove and Lemongrass can cause significant sensitization; better to use clove leaf rather than clove bud, in particular. Keep all essential oils away from kids, animals, and the eyes & mouth. There needs to be an external remedy working constantly on eliminating the fungi throughout the day & night. Apply the following gel or powder to very dry feet and toes - I'd suggest a hair blow-dryer. Mix the less irritant essential oils into this all-natural gel and apply to the areas twice/day. You'll need 5% by volume essential oils in total [ approx 5ml ]added to: 98ml purified water BP 1gram [2ml] xanthum gum Use the gel until you see a considerable difference, then switch to the powder below, as maintenance therapy. A powder made from: zinc oxide 15% magnesium stearate 85% and up to 2% essential oils mixed & shaken thoroughly, and before each application, will also be useful. Be sure to use a clean dry spoon to remove the gel or powder from the container - you don't want to be dipping fungi back into the formulas [ erk ] If nails are infected, it may take up to a year to clear. Avoid jojoba, beeswax, and vegetable & seed oils or petroleum jelly as mediums to apply essential oils to the affected feet... they are too occlusive, and generate more heat and humidity. Having said that, gels will dry the skin, so be observant, and if necessary add 1-5% vegetable oil to the gel, to re-nourish the skin's natural fats. This will need diligent, long-term treatment, even after visible signs of improvement and 'cure' as the fungal spores will remain viable for months on furniture, bedding, floors, clothing, brushes, the foot-bath-tub etc. Clove, Tea Tree & Thyme e.oil should be used together at 15% in a water-based spray to clean the shower floor, and the foot-bath itself. Linen & clothes should be dried in the sun after laundering - if possible. Pets, communal showers, workplace environments etc may also make it tough to clear stubborn infections, as well as the constitutional factors in individuals. Most of this info comes from Bensouilah & Buck's very useful book " Aromadermatology " . Good luck! If you're struggling, ask an aromatherapist for assistance. Good for the cross-referring, and for keeping the patient safe. Margi http://margihealing.wordpress.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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