Athlete's Foot Remedy?

December 17, 2004

I know this topic has been discussed since I've been on the list, but searched

archives and couldn't find it.

M son is suffering with Athlete's Foot to the point he has scratched leisons on

the top of his foot, and has it between his toes. He has used my suggestion of

an epsom salts soak, but although it has helped a little, he still suffers. He

also knows to wash and dry his feet very well after his shower. Even went so

far as to buy himself a hairdryer. Know tea tree and lavender are good, but

want to make a salve with natural beeswax or an herbal salve. Have on hand:

comfrey root, calendula, plaintain, and some of the eo's that might be helpful

(bulgarian lavender, tea tree, rosemary, and several others). Can someone help

me with a serum or salve recipe? Need to use what I have on hand, as want it

asap. TIA~

Anita in TX

December 17, 2004

Anita,

Athlete's foot will not go away until you have ditched the socks and

shoes he is wearing, no matter what you do, he will reinfect.

White socks only, shoes that breathe, lot's of going bare feet and the

only herbal remedy that I know that works is ACV infused Jewelweed, or

the juice from it, frozen.

C-M

December 17, 2004

Anita,

I make a lotion bar with Tea Tree Oil and Lemongrass EO. Also make a soap

with this combo too. I have a gentleman that gets this from me

regularly....he said that it cleared up his Athlete's Foot almost

immediately. I know that both oils are supposed to be good for stuff like

this....and I don't have anything offhand that scientifically proves it

works.....all I have to go on is the fact that it worked for this guy.

He said that it worked better than any prescription medication he'd tried

over the years.

If you do make a lotion bar/salve....just make sure that it's applied to DRY

skin... Otherwise, it might hold in too much moisture and cause more

trouble.

Just my 2 cents....hope it helps!

Candy in Alabama

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December 17, 2004

OK, there is another remedy. I hesitated to put this out so open, but I

know it works, seen it work.

You use your morning pee on the athletes foot. Guys have an advantage

there....

This also works on some other skin problems.

Sounds gross, is gross, but works.

However, if the same socks and shoes are worn, it will come back.

When my son was younger, he played ice hockey and lived in his hockey

boots and winter boots, he had terrible problems with his feet than, I

did not cherish the thought of buying new boots , new socks, but it had

to be done and NO sneakers, too much plastic on the feet, no air...For

good a month I had him put on new socks every day and than new shoes

when all was well healed. We had Dr. prescriptions, home remedies, but

the pee is what did it...

C-M

December 17, 2004

Gross as it sounds that is also the same remedy used for severe acne... and it

works

December 17, 2004

Anita,

Neem oil or neem leaf powder are very good antifungal. If you have those

use the neem oil in the salve and sprinkle the neem leaf powder in the

shoes. The powder does stain a green, so have him wear dark socks.

Hope you have these available. This is what I used on my athlete's foot and

it worked.

HTH,

Karen S.

December 18, 2004

Hi Candy,

Found this " Researchers examining 158 people with interdigital tinea pedis

(athlete's foot between the toes) found a 'marked clinical response' after

only a month in those who used a tea tree oil solution (Australasian

Journal of Dermatology 2002; 43: 175-78) "

http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?Article=3738

Virginia

At 11:08 PM 17/12/2004, you wrote:

>Anita,

>

>I make a lotion bar with Tea Tree Oil and Lemongrass EO. Also make a soap

>with this combo too. I have a gentleman that gets this from me

>regularly....he said that it cleared up his Athlete's Foot almost

>immediately. I know that both oils are supposed to be good for stuff like

>this....and I don't have anything offhand that scientifically proves it

>works.....all I have to go on is the fact that it worked for this guy.

December 18, 2004

I've been under the weather and I am just getting into my e-mail for the

first time today ... and I don't even KNOW where to start in list mail

(so much catching up to do!), so here seems like as good a place as any

....

My mom used to have bad athlete's foot. Nothing worked for her - over

the years she tried all the OTC stuff and " home remedies " ... to no

avail. Then we tried taheebo (I know, I talk about that herb a lot

*lol*). We made a strong decoction out of it that she used daily as a

foot soak... and made a salve with it and some tea tree, which she used

daily. Well, the athlete's foot went away ...

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

December 18, 2004

Hi Candy,

The following excerpt from one of my books may be of some use to you. It's

much better to use powders rather than salves to treat athlete's foot.

Nerys

Natural Skincare on-line workshops

www.neryspurchon.com

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Athletes Foot (Tinea)

General

Athletes foot is a fungal problem which is encouraged by wearing synthetic

socks and enclosed shoes. go barefoot as much as possible, particularly in

sunshine.

Wear cotton socks. Wash socks and foot towels separately using a few drops

of tea-tree oil in the rinsing water. Dry the feet very thoroughly after

washing.

Essential oil treatment

Foot Bath Blend

4 drops tea-tree oil

2 drops lavender oil

1 drop thyme or myrrh oil or 1 teaspoon (5ml) of either tincture.

To make & use: sprinkle the oils on a bowl of water big enough for the feet.

Stir well to disperse oils, soak the feet for 5-10 minutes. Dry well. Dust

with foot powder.

Foot Powder

6 drops tea-tree oil

6 drops lavender oil

3 drops myrrh oil (optional)

1 cup unperfumed talcum powder or cornflour.

To make: drip the oils into the powder stirring constantly to prevent

lumping and ensure even distribution. Store in an airtight container.

To use: dust feet liberally particularly between toes.

Herbal treatment

Herbal Foot Rinse

2 tablespoons (60ml) cider vinegar

6 tablespoons warm water

To make: mix together.

To use: wash feet in soap and water. Use cotton wool dipped in the foot

rinse to thoroughly wet every part of the foot, particularly between the

toes. Dry thoroughly. Dust with foot powder (herbal or essential oil).

Herbal Foot Powder

½ teacup calendula petals dried and ground to a fine powder.

¼ teacup unperfumed talcum powder or cornflour.

To make: Mix together well, sift and store in a container with a well

fitting lid.

To use: After washing and drying dust the feet thoroughly, particularly

between the toes.

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December 18, 2004

I had heard that too...my husband has/had jungle rot (a VN vet), and no

other medication worked for him, so he tried the pee, although it is a

condition that will stay with him forever, and does flare up

occationally,this method of control is the only one that has worked on his

condition. Forgot about it though, and will suggest it to my son. Thanks

again!

Anita in TX

>

> OK, there is another remedy. I hesitated to put this out so open, but I

> know it works, seen it work.

> You use your morning pee on the athletes foot. <snip> This also works on

some other skin problems.

> Sounds gross, is gross, but works.

December 19, 2004

Thanks for the info Nerys.

I actually made the soap first....and then he asked me to put it into a

lotion bar....because his feet were somewhat dry and cracked. The reason I

made the soap with the Tea Tree Oil and Lemongrass to begin with, was just

for the fragrance. I thought it smelled nice. I just found out by accident

that it worked on Athlete's Foot.

I know that more moisture can cause problems....that's why I said to make

sure the feet are fully dry before putting the lotion bar or salve on the

feet.

I will have to try to make some powder too....perhaps he would like to use

that as well.

Hopefully this information will help Anita. She's the one that was asking

for help with an Athlete's Foot Remedy originally. I think she's gotten

some really good replies.

Thanks again for the info. I've printed it and filed it with my other notes

on EO's and such.

Have a great day!