Fungal Infections of the Skin is the superficial Infections caused by dermatophytes (fungi that invade only dead tissues of the Skin or its appendages). Fungal Infections are caused by fungi in the environment, normally starting in the lungs or on the Skin. Weakened Immune Systems or taking antibiotics increase your likeliness of developing a Fungal Infection. Various treatments are available for killing fungi and stopping a Fungal Infection.
Infections Caused by Fungus
a) Most common fungal diseases.
b) Fungal diseases that affect people who live in or travel to certain areas.
c) Fungal diseases that affect people with weakened immune Systems.
d) Other diseases and health problems caused by fungi.
Infections Caused by Fungus
a) Most Common Fungal Diseases
1) Nail Fungal Infections (Onychomycosis)
2) Vaginal Candidiasis (Vaginal Yeast Infection)
3) Ringworm
4) Candida Infections of the Mouth, Throat, and Esophagus.
1) Nail Fungal Infections (Onychomycosis)
Nail fungal Infections are common Infections of the fingernails or toenails that can cause the nail to become discolored, thick, and more likely to crack and break. Infections are more common in toenails than fingernails.
Symptoms
• Discolored (yellow, brown, or white)
• Thick
• Fragile or cracked
2) Vaginal Candidiasis (Vaginal Yeast Infection) Fungal Infection
Candidiasis is an Infection caused by a Yeast (a type of fungus) in the vagina.
Symptoms
• Vaginal itching or soreness
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Pain or discomfort when urinating
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
4) Candida Infections of the Mouth, Throat, and Esophagus
Candidiasis is an Infection caused by a Yeast (a type of fungus) in the mouth, throat, and esophagus.
Symptoms
• White Patches on the inner cheeks, Tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat (photo showing Candidiasis in the mouth)
• Redness or soreness
• Cotton-like feeling in the mouth
• Loss of taste
• Pain while eating or swallowing
• Cracking and redness at the Corners of the mouth.
b) Fungal Diseases that affect people who Live In (or Travel) to Certain Areas
1) Blastomycosis
2) Cryptococcus Gattii Infection
3) Paracoccidioidomycosis
4) Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
5) Histoplasmosis
1) Blastomycosis Fungal Infections
Blastomycosis is an Infection caused by Blastomyces (a fungus that lives in the environment, particularly in moist soil and in decomposing matter such as wood and leaves, mainly lives in areas of the United States and Canada surrounding the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the Great Lakes).
Symptoms
• Fever
• Cough
• Night Sweats
• Muscle aches or Joint Pain
• Weight loss
• Chest pain
• Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
2) Cryptococcus Gattii Fungal Infection
Cryptococcus gattii is a fungus that lives in the environment in primarily tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world, but also in some temperate regions such as British Columbia and some parts of the United States.
Symptoms in the lungs
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Fever
Symptoms in the brain (cryptococcal meningitis)
• Headaches
• Fever
• Neck pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Confusion or changes in behaviour
3) Paracoccidioidomycosis Fungal Infection
4) Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) Fungal Infection
Valley Fever is an Infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides known to live in the soil in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central and South America.
Symptoms
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Cough
• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Headaches
• Night Sweats
• Muscle aches or Joint Pain
• Rash on upper body or legs.
5) Histoplasmosis Fungal Infection
c) Fungal Diseases that affect People with Weakened Immune Systems
1) Aspergillosis
2) Candida Auris Infection
3) Invasive Candidiasis
4) Pneumocystis Pneumonia
5) Candidiasis
6) Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection
7) Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis)
8) Talaromycosis (Penicilliosis)
1) Aspergillosis Fungal Infection
Aspergillosis is an Infection caused by Aspergillus (a common mold and a type of fungus) that lives indoors and outdoors.
Symptoms of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
Symptoms of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) are similar to Asthma symptoms, including:
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Fever (in rare cases)
Symptoms of Allergic Aspergillus Sinusitis
• Stuffiness
• Runny nose
• Headaches
• Reduced ability to smell.
Symptoms of an Aspergilloma (Fungus Ball)
• Cough
• Coughing up blood
• Shortness of breath
Symptoms of Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
• Weight loss
• Cough
• Coughing up blood
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
Symptoms of Invasive aspergillosis in the lungs
It usually occurs in people who are already sick from other medical conditions, so it can be difficult to know which symptoms are related to an Aspergillus Infection.
• Fever is a common symptom of invasive aspergillosis.
• Chest pain
• Cough
• Coughing up blood
• Shortness of breath
• Other symptoms can develop if the Infection spreads from the lungs to other parts of the body.
2) Candida Auris Fungal Infection
Candida auris is a Yeast-like fungus related to Candida albicans.
Symptoms
• Fever and chills (while on anti-microbial medication),
• Sepsis (a potentially life-threatening medical condition that’s associated with an Infection or blood Poisoning),
• Isolation of Candida-like Yeast from the patient’s blood
• Little or no patient response or improvement with conventional anti-fungal therapy.
3) Invasive Candidiasis Fungal Infection
Invasive Candidiasis is a serious Infection caused by Candida (a Yeast and a type of fungus) that can affect the blood, heart, brain, Eyes, Bones, and other parts of the body (unlike Candida Infections in the mouth and throat/thrush or vaginal Yeast Infections).
• Candidemia (a bloodstream Infection with Candida) is a common Infection in hospitalized patients.
Symptoms
• People who develop invasive Candidiasis are often already sick from other medical conditions, so it can be difficult to know which symptoms are related to a Candida Infection. However, the most common symptoms of invasive Candidiasis are Fever and chills that don’t improve after antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial Infections.
5) Candidiasis Fungal Infection
Candidiasis is a Fungal Infection caused by Candida (a Yeast and a type of fungus).
Types of Candidiasis
1) Candida Infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus
2) Vaginal Candidiasis
3) Invasive Candidiasis
Note:
* Candidiasis sufferers can take Probiotic capsules or live Plain Yogurt to help the growth of beneficial bacteria in The Intestine.
* Live Plain Yogurt can be inserted into the vagina for Yeast Infection.
Precaution:
* Seek professional advice for Candidiasis, as it is often a difficult condition to treat.
6) Cryptococcus Neoformans Fungal Infection
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that lives in the environment throughout the world and people can become infected after breathing in the microscopic fungus, although most people who are exposed to the fungus never get sick from it.
Symptoms in the lungs
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Fever
Symptoms in the brain (cryptococcal meningitis)
• Headaches
• Fever
• Neck pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Confusion or changes in behaviour.
7) Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) Fungal Infection
Mucormycosis is a serious but rare Fungal Infection caused by mucormycetes (a group of molds that live throughout the environment).
Symptoms of rhinocerebral (Sinus and brain) mucormycosis
• One-sided facial swelling
• Headaches
• Nasal or Sinus Congestion
• Black lesions on nasal bridge or upper inside of mouth that quickly become more severe
• Fever
Symptoms of pulmonary (Lung) mucormycosis
• Fever
• Cough
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
Symptoms of Cutaneous (Skin) mucormycosis
• Blisters or ulcers, and the infected area may turn black.
• Pain, warmth, excessive redness, or swelling around a Wound.
Symptoms of gastrointestinal mucormycosis
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
Symptoms of Disseminated mucormycosis
• Typically occurs in people who are already sick from other medical conditions, so it can be difficult to know which symptoms are related to mucormycosis.
• Patients with disseminated Infection in the brain can develop mental status changes or coma.
8) Talaromycosis (Penicilliosis) Fungal Infection
Talaromycosis is an Infection caused by the fungus Talaromyces marneffei and only affects people who live in or visit Southeast Asia, southern China, or eastern India.
Most people who get talaromycosis have a medical condition that weakens their Immune System, such as HIV/AIDS, or another condition that lowers the body’s ability to Fight germs and sickness.
Symptoms
• Bumps on the Skin (usually small and painless appearing on the face and neck, but can also appear in other places on the body)
• Fever
• General discomfort
• Weight loss
• Cough
• Swollen Lymph nodes
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of The Liver and spleen
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
d) Other Diseases and Health Problems caused by Fungi
1) Fungal Eye Infections
2) Sporotrichosis (Rose Gardener’s Disease)
3) Mycetoma
4) Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)
5) Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
1) Fungal Eye Infection
Fungal Eye Infections is a serious but extremely rare Infection of the Eye as a result of an Eye injury, particularly if the injury was caused by plant Material such as a stick or a thorn.
Symptoms
• Keratitis – Inflammation or Infection of the Cornea (the clear, front layer of the Eye).
• Endophthalmitis – Inflammation or Infection in the interior of the Eye.
• Blepharitis – An inflamed and crusted Eyelid.
• Dry Eyes – The tear ducts are unable to provide enough lubrication to your Eyes, causing redness and irritation.
• Pink Eye – Also known as Conjunctivitis, it occurs due to irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, resulting in redness and itching of the Eyes accompanied by tears.
• Stye – A painful red lump near the edge of the Eyelid that looks like a Boil or a pimple.
Symptoms
• Eye Pain
• Eye Redness
• Blurred Vision
• Sensitivity to Light
• Excessive Tearing
• Eye Discharge
2) Sporotrichosis (Rose Gardener’s Disease) Fungal Infection
Sporotrichosis is an Infection caused by Sporothrix (a fungus which lives throughout the world in soil and on plant matter such as sphagnum moss, Rose bushes, and hay).
Cutaneous (Skin) Infection is the most common form of the Infection and it occurs when the fungus enters the Skin through a small cut or scrape, usually after someone touches contaminated plant matter.
Symptoms
• The symptoms of sporotrichosis depend on where the fungus is growing in the body.
• It usually affects the Skin or tissues underneath the Skin.
The First symptom of cutaneous (Skin) sporotrichosis
• Small, painless bump that can develop any time from 1 to 12 weeks after exposure to the fungus.
• The bump can be red, pink, or purple, and usually appears on the finger, hand, or arm where the fungus has entered through a break in the Skin.
• The bump will eventually grow larger and may look like an open sore or ulcer that is very slow to heal.
• Additional bumps or sores may appear later near the original one.
Symptoms of Pulmonary (Lung) sporotrichosis
Symptoms of Pulmonary (Lung) sporotrichosis is rare but include:
• Cough,
• Shortness of breath,
• Chest pain,
• Fever.
Symptoms of Disseminated sporotrichosis
Symptoms of Disseminated sporotrichosis depend on the body part affected.
• For example, Infection of the joints can cause Joint Pain that may be confused with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Infections of the central Nervous System can involve difficulty thinking, Headaches, and seizures.
3) Mycetoma Fungal Infection
Mycetoma is a disease caused by certain types of bacteria (actinomycetoma) or fungi (eumycetoma) found in soil and water which may enter the body through a break in the Skin (often on the person’s foot) resulting in firm usually painless but debilitating masses under the Skin that can eventually affect the underlying Bone).
Symptoms (similar for bacterial and fungal mycetoma)
• Firm, painless mycetoma masses under the Skin which start small, but over time they can grow larger, develop oozing sores, and cause the affected limb to become deformed or unusable.
• If mycetoma is not treated (or if treatment fails), it can spread to other areas of the body.
• Long-term mycetoma can eventually destroy the underlying muscle and Bone.
4) Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) Fungal Infection
Athlete’s foot is a common Fungal Infection that affects the foot and commonly associated with sports and athletes because the fungus grows perfectly in warm, moist environments (such as socks and shoes, sports equipment, and locker rooms).
Symptoms
• Redness or blisters on the affected area
• The infected Skin may be soft, or layers may start to break down
• Peeling or cracking Skin
• The Skin may scale and peel away
• Itching, stinging, or burning sensations in the infected area
5) Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) Fungal Infection
Jock itch is a common fungal Skin Infection which like warm and damp environments such as in summer (or in warm, humid areas of the world) and thrive in moist areas of the body (such as the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs).
Its mildly contagious and often spread through direct contact with an infected person (or an object that is carrying the fungus).
Symptoms
• Redness in the groin, buttocks, or thighs
• Chafing, irritation, itching, or burning in the infected area
• A red rash with a circular shape and raised edges
• Cracking, flaking, or dry peeling of the Skin in the infected area
Common Tinea Fungal Skin Infections
Tinea is caused by the fungus Trichophyton, which manifests in an itchy, red, scaly patch that spreads outward as it grows.
• Tinea Capitis (ringworm of the scalp or neck)
• Tinea Barbae (ringworm of the beard area)
• Tinea Corporis (ringworm involving non-Hairy parts of the body, such as the arms, shoulders, and face)
• Tinea Cruris (jock itch)
• Tinea Pedis (athlete’s foot) – a fungal-infection of the toes and foot characterized by an itchy, scaly, malodorous rash between the toes
Causes of Fungal Skin Infections
• Dermatophytes (fungi that invade only dead tissues of the Skin or its appendages).
Fungal Infections Treatment Actions
Common Fungal Infections can be hard to treat.
• Vaginal Yeast Infection is increasingly found as a side effect of conventional Anti-Biotic treatment.
• Candidiasis (accelerated growth of Candida albicans, a yeast-like organism within the gut) can cause considerable problems, but mild cases may be helped with anti-septic and anti-fungal herbs (such as Garlic).
• Fungal Skin Infections are easily picked up through physical contact, and can be hard to clear.
• Athlete’s foot is a fungus (tinea) that grows in the Skin between and under the toes, causing it to split and peel away.
Note:
* Keep feet dry and clean and do not wear synthetic socks or tightly fitting shoes.
• All types of fungal Infections can be helped with herbs that boost the Immune System (such as Echinacea) and by applying an external remedy to the affected area.
• Calendula is helpful for treating fungal Infections.
• Diet is an important factor when treating fungal problems. Cut out or reduce intake of bread, Alcohol, and other foods containing Yeast or sugar.
• Fungicidal Essential Oils and Essential Oil-rich plants are the most effective topical treatments.
• A combination of equal parts Lavender Essential Oil and Myrrh Essential Oils is a long-standing treatment for athlete’s foot.
Effective Anti-fungal Herbs
Remedies for Nail Fungal Infections (Onychomycosis)
1) Snakeroot extract
2) Tea Tree Oil (an essential oil with anti-fungal and anti-septic abilities)
3) Oregano oil
4) Olive Leaf Extract (oleuropein, is thought to have anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and immune-boosting abilities)
5) Ozonized Oils (such as Olive Oil and Sunflower Oil are “injected” with ozone gas)
6) Vinegar
7) Listerine (contains ingredients such as menthol, thymol, and Eucalyptus, which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties)
8) Garlic
9) Change your diet – Give your body the nutrients it needs by eating
• Probiotic-rich Plain Yogurt
• Enough Protein to support nail regrowth
• Enough Iron to prevent brittle nails
• A diet rich in essential fatty acids
• Foods rich in Calcium and Vitamin D, such as low-fat Dairy products.
General Remedies to Vaginal Yeast Fungal Infection
• Make a Calendula infusion and allow to cool. strain and use as a douche or wash. Optionally add the infusion to a bath and soak for 20 minutes.
• Use pessaries or place 1–2 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil diluted with 3 drops of Olive Oil on a tampon and insert into the vagina (it may sting). Remove after 2–3 hours and only use once a day.
Precaution:
* During Pregnancy, use these pessaries and tampons only with professional advice.
Herbal Remedies for Vaginal Candidiasis (Vaginal Yeast Infection) Fungal Infection
1) Boric Acid (a dosage of 600 mg of boric acid in a capsule inserted vaginally once a day for 14 days)
2) Tea Tree Oil (adding diluted Tea Tree oil to a tampon and inserting this into the vagina overnight)
3) Probiotic (Probiotic lactobacilli can increase the effectiveness of antifungal medications)
4) Plain Yogurt (Probiotics)
5) Coconut Oil (applied internally or externally to ease symptoms)
6) Garlic (placing a garlic clove, threaded with a string, into the vagina overnight)
7) Oregano Oil
Herbal Remedies for Ringworm Fungal Infection
1) Garlic
2) Soapy Water
3) Apple Cider Vinegar
4) Aloe Vera
5) Coconut Oil
6) Grapefruit Seed Extract
7) Turmeric
8) Powdered Licorice
9) Tea Tree Oil
10) Oregano Oil
11) Lemongrass Oil
Remedies for Blastomycosis Fungal Infection
General Remedies to Candidiasis Fungal Infections
• Make an infusion with 8g of Elder Flower, Calendula and Thyme herb to 3 cups (750 ml) water and drink 1 1/4–1 2/3 cups (300–450 ml) each day.
• Make a decoction with 12g Pau d’Arco bark to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 3–4 doses and drink throughout the day. Alternatively, take capsules or 1/2 tsp of tincture with water up to 3 times a day.
General Remedies to Fungal Skin Infections
• Make a Comfrey poultice and firmly apply to the affected area for 1–2 hours each day.
• Mix 5 drops of Tea Tree, Clove, or Thyme Essential Oil with 1 tsp of Calendula ointment. Apply 1–2 times a day.
• Rub 1/2 clove of Garlic (Allium sativum) on athlete’s foot 2–3 times a day.
• Mix 1/2 tsp of Turmeric powder with 3 tsp (15 ml) of Calendula ointment. Rub in between and under the athlete’s foot toes each day.
General Remedies to Fungal Skin Infections
• Make a Comfrey poultice and firmly apply to the affected area for 1–2 hours each day.
• Mix 5 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil, Cloves Essential Oil, or Thyme Essential Oil with 1 tsp of Calendula ointment. Apply 1–2 times a day.
• Rub 1/2 clove of Garlic on athlete’s foot 2–3 times a day.
Herbal Remedies for Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) Fungal Infection
Fungal Infections Remedies from Food
Alfalfa
Allspice
Arrowroot
Babassu Oil
Barberry
Bay Leaves
Bergamot
Billy goat Plum
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Cayenne Pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Echinacea
Garlic
Ginger
Lemongrass
Lemon Peel
Licorice
Mustard Oil
Oat Oil
Kombucha
Bitter Orange
Parsley
Radish
Sesame
Shiitake
Star Anise
Turmeric
Wampee Fruit
• Alfalfa – It helps in the healing of any Infections that may have occurred as a result of bed sores or after a surgery.
• Allspice – Its antiseptic effect helps prevent Infection caused by bacteria of fungi present on the Skin.
• Arrowroot – The root is used deal with foot problems such as athlete’s foot for moisture control only as it does not possess anti-fungal properties.
• Babassu Oil – Lauric acid (found in Babassu Oil) possesses powerful anti-fungal effect against conditions such as candida (and its various sub-types) and ringworm causing fungus.
• Barberry – Barberry is useful in treating candida (Yeast) Infections, Psoriasis, and other Skin Infections.
• Bay Leaves – Natural aromatic oils (such as eugenol which contain eucalyptol – a potent anti-fungal agent) show excellent anti-fungal and anti-septic properties which is used as a compress to heal Skin Infection.
• Bergamot – Bergamot oil has potent anti-fungal properties which can help the Skin to fight against Fungal Infections resulting from candida Strain fungus.
• Billy Goat Plum – Kakadu Plums possess a powerful Anti-Microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, hence Aboriginal Australians used them to treat Skin problems, Infections, Wounds or sores, etc.
• Black Pepper Essential Oil – Black Pepper Essential Oil has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial effects against a variety of pathogenic fungi and bacteria (such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus).
• Cayenne Pepper – The Pepper could effectively prevent the formation of the fungal pathogens (phomopsis and collectotrichum) due to its anti-fungal properties.
• Cinnamon – It contain Phytochemicals compounds (such as eugenol and geraniol) that have Anti-Microbial activity which can help combat candida (the overgrowth of Yeast in the system) and stop the growth or fight bacteria and fungi (including candida). Its highly helpful in treating Skin conditions caused by fungal activities (such as shot) and cuts heal and leave no scars if moistened up to 40 times with them. All Wounds (old and decomposing, from a stab, a hit or shot) is washed well with white wine and a piece of cloth moistened with the Bitters drops is laid upon it, where healing permit no blemish or decay, if moistened frequently. Its highly helpful in treating Skin conditions caused by fungal activities (such as Candidiasis).
• Cloves – Clove‘s volatile oil is strongly anti-bacterial and contain anti-oxidant Phenol (approx 30%), Anthocyanins and Quercetin which gives it antiseptic and germicidal properties.
• Echinacea – Echinacea has many benefits (such as excellent anti-bacterial and fungal properties) that come due to its basic components of Carbohydrates, glycoproteins and Caffeic Acid.
• Garlic – It contains ajoene which exhibit anti-fungal activity. The anti-bacterial properties of Garlic make it valuable for treating and preventing Colds, athlete’s foot and other infectious problems. Ajoene (another component found in Garlic) is also capable of treating Fungal Infections (such as athlete’s foot) which many people suffer from worldwide. Its allicin content (a Sulfur compound that releases when the Garlic Clove is cut or crushed) attributes Garlic‘s preventative and healing powers (such as Anti-Microbial activities, anti-bacterial activity, anti-fungal activity [particularly against Candida], anti-parasitic activity, including some major human intestinal parasites and anti-viral activity). The anti-bacterial properties of Garlic make it valuable for treating and preventing Colds, athlete’s foot and other infectious problems. Ajoene (another component found in Garlic) is also capable of treating fungal Infections (such as athlete’s foot) which many people suffer from worldwide.
• Ginger – It can also help in treating Skin conditions caused by Fungal Infections (such as athlete’s foot).
• Lemongrass – Lemongrass Essential Oil has been shown to also be extremely efficient against mycosis (fungi causing Skin Fungal Infection) and its main component (citral) is particularly effective against Candida albicans.
• Lemon peel – Lemon peels Anti-Microbial properties, help ward off bacterial and Fungal Infection.
• Licorice – Licorice also posses anti-fungal effects which may be efficient against Skin, mouth and Yeast Infections caused by various pathogenic fungi. It contain glycyrrhizin which helps damaged Skin create Anti-Microbial peptides (bacteria-fighting Proteins), which are an important defense against Infection (University of Texas study, 2010).
• Mustard Oil – Its allyl isothiocyanate content serves as an anti-fungal agent, inhibiting fungal growth or the spread of Fungal Infections.
• Oat Oil – Oat Oil can provide massive relief to Skin diseases caused by Fungal Infections (such as dermatitis).
• Kombucha – .
• Bitter Orange – In traditional medicine, it’s also applied to the Skin to treat Fungal Infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot.
• Parsley – .
• Radish – It contain raphanin which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, thus inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, streptococci, pneumococci, etc. Its crushed roots poultice are used for Burns, Bruises and smelly feet.
• Sesame – Its seeds have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity. Its carboxylic acids and Phenolic groups (especially some of the most potent anti-oxidants such as sesamol, sesamolin, and sesamin) are very beneficial in the cure and prevention of Acne due to its oil pulling properties.
• Shiitake – .
• Star Anise – Anise seed has been shown to have powerful anti-fungal properties that could aid in the treatment of Fungal Infections like athlete’s foot or ringworm. Its pods could possess powerful anti-fungal properties. Its extract and Essential Oil are effective against candida albicans (a type of fungus that is responsible for causing Yeast Infections), and killing off pathogenic Strains of bacteria.
• Turmeric – Curcumin is also effective in treating the fungus by inhibiting its Protein absorption capability thereby rendering it to be without effect. Its useful in treating a number of Skin conditions (such as Psoriasis) and Fungal Infections (such as athlete’s foot). Its Curcumin content is used as an Anti-Biotic (destroys pathogens and helps the body defend itself naturally), Curcumin is also effective in treating the fungus by inhibiting its Protein absorption capability thereby rendering it to be without effect, effective against the highly volatile HIV virus and also able to stop the replication of the Hepatitis C virus.
• Wampee Fruit – Wampee Fruit seed extracts possess anti-fungal and human immuno-deficiency virus reverse transcriptase inhibitory properties. Wampee leaves decoction appear to help treat dandruff problems, relieves scalp Stress (leading to irritation, redness and the shedding of excessive amounts of dead scalp cells).
Fungal Infections Remedies from Herbs
Aaron’s Rod
Alumea
Asoka Tree
Bael Tree
Balm Mint
Banana Plant
Bastard Cedar
Bee Balm
Benzoin Gum
Bilimbi
Birch
Bishops Weed
Black Catechu
Bloodroot
Buchu
Burdock
Bushy Matgrass
Butternut
Cajuput
Calendula Marigold
Calumba
Camphor
Canella
Cape Jasmine
Cashew Tree
Cat’s Whiskers
Cedar Wood Essential Oil
Citronella Essential Oil
Chaga Mushroom
Chaparral
Chervil
Common Plantain
Conessi Tree
Copaiba Essential Oil
Curry-leaf Tree
Deodar Cedar
Dittany
Dragon Blood
Embelia
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Flame of the Forest
Galangal
Ginger Leaves
God’s Crown
Golden Shower
Grains of Paradise
Ground Elder
Gumbi Gumbi
Harmala
Helichrysum Essential Oil
Henna
Holy Basil
Horsemint
Indian Berry
Jatoba
Jojoba Essential Oil
Juniper Berries
Kava
Kigelia
Knotgrass
Korean Mint
Lavender Essential Oil
Lebbeck
Lemon Myrtle
Linden
Lomatium
Mace
Maral Root
Marsh Cudweed
Mastic Tree
Matico
Melia Dubia
Mexican Daisy
Moringa
Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Myrrh
Nasturtium
Neem
Nipple Fruit
Oleander
Oregano
Oregon Grape
Paw Paw Leaves
Patchouli
Pau d’Arco
Peking Spurge
Peruvian Balsam
Pill-bearing Spurge
Pine Essential Oil
Quebracho
Rehmannia
Reishi Mushroom
Rest Harrow
Ringworm Bush
Rue
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sapodilla Tree
Savory
Scots Pine
Skullcap
Snow Queen
Soap Bark
Soapwort
Southernwood
Spearmint
Stink Weed
St.John’s Wort
Stonebreaker
Sweet Annie
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Thuja
Thyme
Tinospora
Trumpet Tree
Usnea
Black Walnut
White Sage
Wild Geranium
Wormwood
Yin Chen Hao
Ylang-Ylang
Zanthoxylum
• Aaron’s Rod – Its leaves have anti-fungal activity against fungi (such as C. albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
• Alumea – Alumea contain Anti-Microbial agents using the tea and powders on Skin Wounds promotes healing.
• Asoka Tree – A mixed decoction of asoka flowers, Henna leaves and Coconut Oil is beneficial in various Fungal Infections.
• Bael Tree – Bael Tree leaves Essential Oil shows potent anti-fungal activity against fungi (Trichophyton mentagrophytes, T. rubrum, Microsporum gypseum, M. audouinii, M. cookie, Epidermophyton floccosum, Aspergillus niger, A. flavus and Histoplasma capsulatum), while the seeds Essential Oil shows potent anti-fungal activity against fungi (Trichophyton rubrum, T. terrestre, E. floccosum, Aspergillus fumigatus, A. niger and A. flavus) and the root extracts show activity against (A. fumigates and T. mentagrophytes).
• Balm Mint – Balm Mint oil can also be used to help treat Acne and many common chronic Skin conditions including Psoriasis and Eczema.
• Banana Plant – Banana peel (inside out) can be used for treatment of warts. Cover the wart with the peel and once the peel turns black remove and continue the process for some weeks to get relief from wart.
• Bastard Cedar – Bastard Cedar also contain kaurenoic acid (a chemical which has been documented with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties).
• Bee Balm – Bee Balm can be externally used as an application for Skin eruptions and Infections. Its a strong anti-fungal, combating topical Infections and imbalanced flora (such as candida overgrowth and chronic vaginal Yeast Infections). Its thymol compound is used in many leading brands of mouthwash as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
• Benzoin Gum – It has disinfectant, anti-bacterial, Vulnerary, germicidal, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties which assist in curing cuts, Acne, Eczema, Skin irritation, dermatitis, Wounds, sores, chapped Skin, scars and Psoriasis.
• Bilimbi – Its leaves extract also exhibit moderate anti-fungal activity against Blastomyces dermatitidis, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Pityrosporum ovale, and Trichophyton spp.
• Birch – Salicylic acid and methyl salicylate are well known germicides and bactericides helping to protect the Skin from both bacterial and Fungal Infections.
• Bishops Weed – Its essential seed oil has anti-fungal activity against many fungi (such as Acrophialophora fusispora, Curvularia lunata, Fusarium chlamydosporum, Fusarium poae, Myrothecium roridum, Papulaspora sp., Alternaria grisea, Alternatia tenuissima, Drechslera tetramera, Rhizoctonia solani, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus ochraceus, Fusarium monoliforme, Fusarium graminearum, Pencillium citrium, Penicillium viridicatum, Pencillium madriti, and Curvularia lunata).
• Black Catechu – It possesses anti-fungal property which restrains the fungal growth, thus externally used to help in relieving Fungal Infections and treat various Skin disorders (like Infections, Allergies, and pigmentation).
• Bloodroot – It contain sanguinarine which also has anti-septic and local anaesthetic properties, thus a good wash (or ointment) for fungal and viral Skin conditions (such as athlete’s foot and warts).
• Buchu – Buchu Essential Oils and extracts have Anti-Microbial activity against a selected group of pathogens (namely Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Klebsiella pneumonia and Candida albicans). Buchu oil has potent Anti-Inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, which assists in the effective management of Eczema (recurring, non-infectious, inflammatory Skin condition described by itchy, dry, inflamed, flaky and reddened Skin).
• Burdock – Burdock dried root can be taken internally as an infusion, or used externally as a wash. Its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, Carminative and its soothing, mucilaginous properties is one of the most certain cures for many types of Skin diseases, Burns, Bruises, herpes, Eczema, Acne, Impetigo, ringworm, Boils, bites etc.
• Bushy Matgrass – Its Essential Oil has anti-fungal activity against human pathogenic fungi (such as candida albicans, candida guilliermondii, candida parapsilosis, candida neoformans, trichophyton rubrum and fonsecaea pedrosoi) and two (2) of its major components are evaluated for fungitoxicity and anti-aflatoxigenicity against aspergillus flavus and aspergillus fumigatus Strains.
• Butternut – Butternut oil (from the nuts) is used in the treatment of tapeworms and Fungal Infections.
• Cajuput – Its oil works well for Eczema, Fungal Infections, and other Skin problems, while its leaves have been used for healing Skin cuts, Burns and Infections. Its applied externally (usually diluted with 2 parts of Olive Oil or turpentine ointment).
• Calendula Marigold – The Calendula ointment is also excellent for Athlete’s foot. Take 50gm dried or 2 heaped double handfuls of fresh Calendula per sitz bath. Calendula Marigold is also a cleansing and detoxifying herb, and the infusion and tincture are used to treat chronic Infections. Used internally for fungal Infections.
• Calumba – Calumba jatrorrhizine is anti-fungal. A methanol extract obtained from the rhizome inhibited the growth a range of fungi (in vitro).
• Camphor – It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that make it useful in healing Infections. Its ointment/oil is an excellent treatment for Skin conditions where it relieves onychomycosis (fungus of the toenails) and the sign of warts, Eczema, Hives and Psoriasis.
• Canella – When applied on Wounds in the form of paste, it act as an anti-fungal agent, thus removes several types of Fungal Infections. Its leaf oil contain caryophyllene oxide which has anti-fungal properties (especially against dermatophytes involved in nail fungus [or onychomycosis]). Its leaves contain muzigadial which is known to have an anti-fungal activity against Candida albicans and cytotoxic activity against Trypanosoma.
• Cape Jasmine – Cape Jasmine and Jasmine are both have anti-viral, Anti-Biotic and anti-fungal properties, that may help prevent sickness and help fight harmful bacteria and viral Infections.
• Cashew Tree – Cashew Tree bark extracts are exceptional anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-septic, thus offers a great natural treatment for various forms of bacteria. Cashew Gum is applied externally for Skin conditions (such as Corns and Fungal Infection).
• Cat’s Whiskers – Its paste can be applied to fungal infected area as it contain compound which helps to prevent the growth of parasites and live foreign hosts. Cat’s whiskers processed oil is quite effective in treating a wide range of Skin Infections (such as rough Skin, dryness, etc.).
• Cedar Wood Essential Oil – Its Essential Oil is ideal for treating Fungal Infections (such as athlete’s foot and toe nail Infections), due to its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Its anti-fungal qualities lowers Skin pealing in Eczema (a very common Skin condition which causes dry, red, itchy Skin that may blister or even crack) and treats the Infection. Add 5 drops of Cedar Wood oil in your Skin lotion or even soap, rub it around the infected or even itchy area immediately.
• Citronella Essential Oil – It can also help treat Fungal Infections and accelerate Wound healing. It contain anti-oxidants that can help treat several Skin conditions (such as Eczema and dermatitis).
• Chaga Mushroom – Medicinal Mushrooms are traditionally used in the treatment of Infections as they work like natural Anti-Biotics (due to the fact that they contain organic compounds that inhibit the propagation of many known bacteria and fungi).
• Chaparral – Chaparral is also highly anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, making it useful for warding off and fighting Infections, parasites, Urinary Tract System Infections (UTIs) and Diarrhea. Its a beneficial remedy for venereal and urinary Infections.
• Chervil – Chervil high amount of anti-fungal, detoxifying, antiseptic, and disinfectant properties is very beneficial to the protection of Skin from various foreign invaders (such as virus and bacteria) and prevent various types of viral and bacterial Skin diseases (such as Eczema, dryness and Fungal Infections). Chervil‘s Essential Oil chemicals found to have anti-septic and anti-fungal applications.
• Common Plantain – Common Plantain extract may be effective in the treatment of fungal, bacterial and viral Infections. It can speed up the healing of Minor Wounds and Bruises, since it consists of certain epidermal growth factor (which keep Infection out, ease discomfort and inflammation, and speed up healing).
• Conessi Tree – Its seed or bark extracts such as Conessine (and several other Steroidal Alkaloids) show significant anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities against a range of human pathogens, including several Anti-Biotic-resistant Strains.
• Copaiba Essential Oil – Copaiba Essential Oil acts as an effective anti-fungal agents, due to its unique terpene structures which has the capacity to prevent Fungal Infections.
• Curry-leaf Tree – Curry-leaf Tree leaves have strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects, thanks to its numerous anti-oxidants which help repair Skin damage (due to Burns, cuts, Bruises, Skin irritations, and insect bites) and clear up certain chronic Skin Infections (such as Skin eruptions, Boils, etc.), by simply by smearing the leaves paste or juice onto the Skin. Its leaves carbazole Alkaloid compounds speeds up the process of healing shallow Wounds.
• Deodar Cedar – Its fungicidal activity is persisted for longer period in Essential Oils of the plant against storage moulds of Capsicum annuum, Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus.
• Dittany – Dittany root bark is a bitter, strong-smelling herb that lowers Fevers and controls bacterial and Fungal Infections. Its carvacrol content helps inhibit bacterial growth and its root bark lowers Fevers, and controls bacterial and Fungal Infections.
• Dragon Blood – Dragon Blood Resin may be used for treating Skin fungi, rashes, and dermatitis. Its latex (fresh or dried) is a key remedy for herpes (including Shingles and genital herpes) and Fungal Skin Infections.
• Embelia – It has anti-fungal effects against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigates, Candida albican, Candida albidus, Candida parapsilosis, Candida laurintis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, Epidermophyton floccosum, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum. Its powder helps to manage Skin problems (like Eczema and ringworm) when dusted on the affected area with prior application of some oil.
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus Essential Oil natural anti-fungal properties, makes it usable to treat fungal-infected toe nails (onychomycosis), jock itch, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, and cold sores. To treat Fungal Infections in the toe nails (onychomycosis), it is best to soak your feet in warm water which has a few drops of Eucalyptus oil and Tea Tree Essential Oil.
• Flame of the Forest – Flame of the Forest seeds paste (with Raw Honey) is useful for their Anthelmintic (destroys or expels intestinal worms), anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and purgative (causes evacuation of fluid excrement) properties.
• Galangal – Galangal root may also help reduce bacterial and Fungal Infections against Candida albicans.
• Ginger Leaves – Ginger Leaves have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial effects, making it beneficial for the treatment of Infections.
• God’s Crown – Its seeds have phorbolesters which have anti-fungal activity which prevent the growth of certain fungi (such as Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Ganoderma lucidum, and Mucor indicus).
• Golden Shower – Its leaves water extract has anti-fungal activity against human pathogens.
• Grains of Paradise – The herb is considered highly effective anti-fungal, because of an Anti-Microbial agent and has anti-parasitic action, useful for cleansing and dispersing the Digestive System of all types of worm infestations.
• Ground Elder – Ground Elder extracts exhibit anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, due to its Coumarins, Essential Oils and Flavonoids content. Its extracts has anti-fungal activities, delayed growth of pathogens (Fusarium culmorum Strains and Rhizoctonia sp.), stronger growth (Heterobasidion annosum), and the strongest inhibition in case of Phytophthora sp.
• Gumbi Gumbi – Gumbi Gumbi is very effective in repairing damaged Skin and also useful in treating various Skin complaints (such as rashes, Eczema, Psoriasis) and several other conditions (such as Acne). It may be used in the treatment of Skin problems, fungal and microbial Infections, Eczema, pruritus, internal pains, Skin irritations, Sprained limbs, and
• Harmala – It has insecticidal and anti-fungal activity, where its beta-carbolines (such as harmaline) indicates inhibitory effects on the development and growth of the larval stages of some insects (such as Plodia interpunctella, an insect pest of stored food), due to its severe toxicity on the epithelial cells of the midgut that finally leads to shedding of the cytoplasm contents into the midgut lumen.
• Helichrysum Essential Oil – It can speed up the process of recovering from the candida virus as it contain special compounds (such as acetophenones, phloroglucinols and Terpenoids) which appear to display anti-fungal actions against candida growth.
• Henna – Its applied in the form of a plaster, to treats Fungal Infections, Acne, and Boils.
• Holy Basil – Its leaves extracts quicken Wound healing and protects against Infections, because it has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti inflammatory and analgesic properties.
• Horsemint – Drinking a weak Horsemint tea regularly can help to control Candida overgrowth internally. It can help with Digestive issues, cold care, bacterial Infection, and fungal overgrowth.
• Indian Berry – Indian Berry berries paste is applied topically to treat tinea/ringworm.
• Jatoba – Its wood has anti-fungal properties and its potential as a fungus-fighter, thats why it does not rot or mold. Indeed, Jatoba can be used to help cleanse the body of candida and other fungus-related problems (such as athletes foot, nail fungus, among other Fungal Infections).
• Jojoba Essential Oil – Jojoba Essential Oil or the liquid wax is beneficial in the treatment of toe nail fungus, athlete’s foot and gets rid of warts, largely due to its anti-fungal and Anti-Inflammatory properties.
• Juniper Berries – Juniper Berries have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties beneficial in inhibiting many Strains of bacteria and fungi such as E. coli, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, staphylococcus aureus (a common Anti-Biotic-resistant Infection). Its Essential Oil powerfully destroys candida fungus and eliminate bacteria. Its diluted Essential Oil has a slightly warming effect on the Skin when applied externally and is thought to promote the removal of waste products from underlying tissues.
• Kava – .
• Kigelia – Kigelia aqueous extract exhibit anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.
• Knotgrass – Knotgrass Anti-Microbial properties is useful in the treatment for Fungal Infections.
• Korean Mint – Its lotion has marked activity against Fungal Infections (such as ringworm).
• Lavender Essential Oil – Lavender Essential Oil can fight some harmful organisms, and has strong action against nail fungus and can even attack fungal cells at the cell membrane.
• Lebbeck – Its seeds (or leaves paste) is beneficial for Skin diseases as its used to treat Skin problems and to improve Skin texture (smoothness).
• Lemon Myrtle – Lemon Myrtle is a powerful Anti-Microbial and anti-fungal agent. It fights athlete’s foot Infection (a fungal Skin Infection which causes scaly, red itchiness in the foot sole and between toes) by killing such fungus.
• Linden – Its wood is turned into charcoal and used as activated carbon applied topically for reducing cellulite. Its flowers are used to make a lotion for itchy Skin, due to its emollient quality.
• Lomatium – Lomatium is also effective against molds and fungi, thus can be used in fighting Candida albicans (when taken orally). Lomatium californicum seeds extracts show anti-fungal activity against Colletotrichum frAgariae and its pure root extract (LDM-100) can also be used for treating warts and toe/fingernail fungus (topically and internally)..
• Mace – The spice has anti-bacterial, Anti-Inflammatory and soothing properties which makes it an excellent Skin care solution as it reduces irritation, hydrates the Skin, eliminate Acne marks and blackheads, clears spores, exfoliates dead Skin and it leaves the Skin Healthy and radiant.
• Maral Root – It has anti-fungal activity against Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis, Penicillium verrucosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
• Marsh Cudweed – Marsh Cudweed possess marked Anti-Microbial activity against the Yeast (Candida albicans) and active against Gram-positive bacteria (including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pyogenes).
• Mastic Tree – It has Anti-Microbial activity, effectively inhibiting the growth of multiple types of bacteria and the Candida albicans Yeast. Its triterpenic acids are likely responsible for its microbe-fighting activity.
• Matico – Its leaves and their Essential Oil (including Dillapiol, linalool, and nerolidol) have effective anti-fungal and anti-candidal actions against various Strains of fungi as the anti-fungal drug (Fluconazole), especially against the fungal Strains causing common Skin and nail Fungal Infections.
• Melia Dubia – Melia Dubia is highly effective against ringworm and other parasitic Skin diseases. Melia Dubia leaves are used externally to treat Skin conditions (such as scabies and itch).
• Mexican Daisy – Its alpha-pinene and beta-pinenes content (in small quantities) is useful in treating bacterial and Fungal Infections by inhibiting different fungal Strains (such as microsporum fulvum, microsporum gypseum, trichophyton mentagrophytes, trichophyton rubrum, candida albicans, and trichosporon beigelii). Mexican Daisy leaf sap can be applied topically to help treat sores and ulcers.
• Moringa – Its anti-fungal properties help in preventing the growth of diseases causing contaminant fungi such as Aspergillus spp. and Penicillium spp.
• Mouse-ear Hawkweed – Its mildly anti-fungal and may be applied as a poultice to heal Wounds.
• Myrrh – Its Essential Oil acts as a fungicide (both internally and externally) to fight Fungal Infection such as in the treatment for fascioliasis Infection. Its used to treat Wounds and prevent Infections, minor Skin irritations (such as athlete’s foot, ring worm, and Acne).
• Nasturtium – Nasturtium leaves infusion makes an effective anti-septic wash on external application, where it works against various Fungal Infections (such as Yeast Infection), when applied externally.
• Neem – Its anti-fungal effects is beneficial when its paste or diluted oil directly applied onto infected areas of the body (including Athlete’s foot).
• Nipple Fruit – The fruit has been used to treat athlete’s foot among hunter groups in Belize and Trinidad. Rubbing the fruit leaf juices on the Skin area affected by athletes foot cures it.
• Oleander – Its flower ethanolic extract at the highest concentration (0.9%) show anti-fungal activity (growth reduction) against different fungal pathogens (such as alternaria alternate, fusarium oxysporum, fusarium solani, and rizoctonia solani, respectively). Its flower green dye extract is used in the treatment of Skin diseases and also possess Wound healing and Anti-Inflammatory property.
• Oregano – Oregano Essential Oil is increasing being used for the Skin care treatment (like Eczema, rosacea, Psoriasis, Acne or pimples), since it has amazing anti-fungal, antiseptic and anti-oxidant properties. It inhibit the growth of at least 10 different microbes, including Candida albicans (Yeast).
• Oregon Grape – Its berries act as anti-fungal (through its berberine), thus having potential to fight against a wide range of bacteria and fungi. Berberine has the ability to prevent the growth of various Candida species (including Candida albicans), kills Candida Yeast Strains resistant to pharmaceutical anti-fungals (such as Fluconazole) and could also destroy the Candida albicans plasma membrane.
• Paw Paw Leaves – .
• Patchouli – Its effective at treating the Infections and growth of fungus and protects from the notorious Infections (such as Athlete’s Foot).
• Pau d’Arco – Pau D’Arco decoction is also used topically on the Skin for Skin fungi (such as nail fungus and athlete’s foot) and anti-fungal against many fungal agents (including Candida albicans). It has one of the highest activity against fungi and Yeasts, including Candida albicans (the fungus associated with oral thrush and vaginal Yeast Infections).
• Peking Spurge – Peking Spurge ethanol content is an effective and highly useful remedy for reducing the effects of various Infections (bacteria, fungus and viruses) burn Wounds.
• Peruvian Balsam – Its Resin is used as an active ingredient in several fungicidal and anti-septic balms that are used to treat various Skin ailments or complaints like scabies (an itching attributed to parasitic mites) and ringworm (a fungal contagion).
• Pill-bearing Spurge – It show anti-fungal activity against plant pathogens colletotrichum capsici, fusarium pallidoroseum, botryodiplodia theobromae, phomopsis caricae-Papayae, and aspergillus niger. Its sap (latex) is used to treat Fungal Infections between the toes and facilitate removal of thorns from the Skin.
• Pine Essential Oil – Pine Essential Oil is anti-septic and anti-fungal properties are helpful in the treatment of Boils, cuts, sports injuries, and athletes’ foot.
• Quebracho – Its bark Astringent action makes it a useful external application on Wounds and Burns.
• Rehmannia – Rehmannia has excellent anti-oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Microbial properties, ideal for the treatment of various Skin disorders (such as dry and itchy Skin and common inflammatory conditions [like Eczema]) when applied topically.
• Reishi Mushroom – Reishi Mushroom Vitamin B9 content supports the production of new Skin cells and plays a key role in cell repair by stimulating cell regeneration, especially of Skin cells.
• Rest Harrow – It possess moderate anti-fungal activity against aspergillus flavus, fusarium moniliforme and candida albicans.
• Ringworm Bush – Ringworm Bush leaves contain chrysophanic acid (a fungicide), that is used to treat Fungal Infections (such as tinea Infection, ringworms, Eczema/atopic dermatitis, scabies, insect bites and all sorts of Skin itchiness). Ringworm Bush flowers and leaves boiled in water for 10-15 minutes and allowed to cool may be used for disinfecting Wounds.
• Rue – Its Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Microbial properties makes it an excellent Skin tonic and treatment for the Skin Fungal Infections (apply Rue herb directly to the Skin in order to deal with a Fungal Infection).
• Sandalwood Essential Oil – Sandalwood Essential Oil is potent against many fungal dermatophytes and Yeasts (such as trichophyton, microsporum and candida). Its Essential Oil promotes keratinocyte proliferation and Wound healing in human Skin. Sandalwood Essential Oil is potent against many fungal dermatophytes and Yeasts (such as trichophyton, microsporum and candida).
• Sapodilla Tree – Sapodilla Tree bark, seeds, and leaves extracts possess significant Anti-Microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties against several pathogen.
• Savory – Winter Savory Essential Oil is strongly anti-bacterial and may be used to treat Candidiasis and other fungal conditions. Thymol (an important Essential Oils in Savory) has antiseptic and anti-fungal characteristics which is beneficial in inhibiting Infections.
• Scots Pine – Scots Pine Essential Oil has anti-septic and anti-fungal properties, thus regularly used to treat Boils, cuts, sports injuries, and athletes’ Foot.
• Skullcap – Skullcap infusion may be helpful in treating Infections, possibly due to its Anti-Spasmodic and Sedative effects.
• Snow Queen – Snow Queen leaves have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal potential against gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli) bacterial Strains and the fungus Candida albicans.
• Soap Bark – Soap Bark extract Anti-Inflammatory and emollient activity is external/topically useful for the treatment of dermatological disorders such as Skin sores, athlete’s foot and itchy scalp.
• Soapwort – Soapwort contain Saponins that can be combined with water to create a foaming, lathery Skin wash with benefits including killing harmful bacteria and parasites. Its roots juice/decoctions are effective in treating Skin conditions (such as dryness, itchy Skin Rashes, Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema and Boils.
• Southernwood – Southernwood have both Anti-Inflammatory and disinfectant effect mainly against fungal diseases.
• Spearmint – Spearmint has powerful anti-fungal activity, thus capable for the prevention of Fungal Infections and intestinal parasites. Spearmint Essential Oil can be useful in preventing Infections of open Wounds and speeds up healing, owing to its wonderful anti-septic agents.
• Stink Weed – Its leaves, roots and the seeds extract have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral properties, hence beneficial to the treatment of diseases triggered by bacteria, virus and fungus. Its seeds and leaves paste is applied over Skin Infections (such as Skin lesions, ulcers, ringworm, herpes, Infection, etc.) for cure.
• St.John’s Wort – .
• Stonebreaker – Its also show significant anti-fungal activity against candida albicans, and vaginal Yeast Infections.
• Sweet Annie – Sweet Annie has anti-fungal and anti-viral properties against a variety of conditions (such as Hepatitis B and C, herpes, influenza, and other viral Infections), due to its artemisinin content.
• Tea Tree Essential Oil – Its an effective alternative anti-fungal medication as it inhibits fungal growth and symptoms (include peeling, cracking, blisters and redness) of athlete’s foot (a contagious Fungal Infection on the feet that can also spread to the toenails and hands). Its applied topically for treatment of bacterial and Fungal Infections against a wide variety of microorganisms (including Propionibacterium Acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum). Tea Tree Essential Oil components (such as terpinen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol, linalool, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene and 1,8-cineole respectively) exhibit anti-fungal activity.
• Thuja – Its twigs can help fight Fungal Infections (such as ringworm, thrush, or athlete’s foot). Thuja twigs can fight viral Infections on the Skin that cause warts. Its most often used to treat warts and polyps, both internally and externally.
• Thyme – Its Carvacrol (a compound found in Oregano and Thyme) has shown anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-parasitic properties, while Thymol constituent(its most effective anti-fungal) is helpful for preventing ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, and other Fungal Infections (such as scabies and lice), hence its lotion is useful for Fungal Infections. Thymol (a constituent of Thyme and its most effective anti-fungal) helpful for ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, and other Fungal Infections (such as scabies and lice). Its lotion is useful for Fungal Infections. It can be used topically as an anti-bacterial and an anti-candidal agent.
• Tinospora – Its also an excellent Vulnerary for itches, ordinary Wounds, Cancerous Wounds, athlete’s foot, and scabies, promotes Wound healing and alleviate Skin itching.
• Trumpet Tree – Trumpet Tree latex/sap may be used topically to make an excellent ointment in Cuba against all kinds of Skin ailments (such as warts, Corns, calluses and Skin ulcers), and herpes (and other venereal diseases), where its considered corrosive and Astringent.
• Usnea – Its commonly used both externally and internally as an anti-fungal herb for a variety of Fungal Infections of the Skin, genitals, and nose (Sinus Infections are often caused by a fungal pathogen). Its extracts are effective against Trichophyton rubrum (the common Skin fungus causing athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm) and Candida albicans (an opportunistic Yeast that can cause mouth, gut, and vaginal fungal imbalances) in humans.
• Black Walnut – In traditional medicine, unripe Black walnut hulls has been used as a treatment for Fungal Infections (such as ringworm). These Fungal Infections usually involve the keratinized tissues, such as Hair, Skin and nails. Its hull anti-fungal activity of juglone is due to the naphthoquinone, juglone (5-hydroxy-1,4 naphthoquinone).
• White Sage – Its compounds (like eucalyptol and tannic acid) can also treat fungal conditions (like athlete’s foot) and prevent it from occurring.
• Wild Geranium – Geranium Oil is recommended to combat Fungal Infections (like athlete’s foot), well known for being one of the most widely studied oils in the market.
• Wormwood – Its Essential Oil distilled kills bacteria and inhibits the growth of a very broad spectrum of fungi such as Candida albicans (the most common type of Yeast Infection found in the mouth, intestinal tract and vagina), and it may affect Skin and other mucous membranes.
• Yin Chen Hao – Yin Chen Hao bitter, cooling, Anti-Inflammatory properties are relieving to Fevers, while its volatile oil is anti-fungal.
• Ylang-Ylang – Ylang-Ylang flowers and Essential Oil is exceptional in protecting Wounds from bacterial Infections and fighting viral Infections and fungus, through its Sedative, Anti-Microbial and anti-oxidant.
• Zanthoxylum – Zanthoxylum fruit and leaf extracts may have several anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects as its found to inhibit 7 microbial Strains and 11 Strains of fungi (including Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus). Zanthoxylum bark infusion can be use to treat candida, while in combination with Goldenseal it can be used for Yeast Infections.
