Herbs have demonstrated significant fungicidal activity against several common infection-causing fungi, including those that cause athlete's foot and ringworm. Enjoy drinking these herbs as teas, or using the essential oils in topical blends. And for additional antifungal benefit, use the spent tea bags as compresses directly on the affected area, or apply as a skin wash.
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Aloe |
Aloe vera |
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Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as early as the forth century B.C. Uses by Dioscorides, Celsus ...
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Arjuna |
Terminalia arjuna |
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Arjuna is among the most frequently prescribed herbs for cardiovascular health in ayurvedic medicine ...
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Balsam, Peru |
Myroxylon pereirae |
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Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the coast of El Salvador. A large and beautiful tree with a valuable wood like ...
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Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
Sweet Basil |
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Like other herbs in the mint family basil is carminative and disinfectant. The fresh picked leaves make a stimulating and refreshing tea. Basil has al ...
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Bee Balm |
Mondara didyma |
Scarlet Mondarda, Oswego Tea, Bergamot, Horsebalm |
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This species of mint has an aromatic order similar to the citrus Orange Bergamot, but the two are not related. ...
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Black Mustard |
Brassica nigra |
Mustard Seed, Brown mustard |
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Seeds and leaves :
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Pungent mustard oil is antibacterial and antifungal, warm and stimulating. ...
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Black Mustard |
Brassica nigra |
Mustard Seed, Brown mustard |
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Pungent mustard oil is antibacterial and antifungal, warm and stimulating. ...
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Black Walnut |
Juglans nigra |
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The nuts make a great snack however it is the bark, leaves and nut husks that are the source of the phytomedicine in black walnut. ...
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Burdock |
Arctium lappa |
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Burdock helps to cleanse the body from the inside out and is most useful in those conditions that can be traced back to liver disorders or a general o ...
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Calendula |
Calendula officinalis |
Pot marigold |
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Calendula flower oil is one of the first herbs to consider in minor first aid applications.
Particularly good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, a ...
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Chaparral |
Larrea tridentata |
hediondilla, Shegoi |
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found in the Southwestern desert regions of the United States and Mexico. where it is called hediondilla ...
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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
Cassia Bark |
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Coconut |
Cocos nucifera |
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Copra is the dried meat of the seed and is the main source of coconut oil, also known as coconut butter :
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There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil for the softening and healing dry and damaged skin. ...
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Copaiba Balsam |
Copaifera Officinalis |
balsam, copaiva, Jesuit's balsam, copal, palo de aceite, capivi |
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Copaiba is used topically to relieve inflammation and help heal athlete's foot, eczema and psoriasis, and heals damaged skin with minimal scarring. ...
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Dill |
Anethum graveoleus |
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Dill is good for treatment of gas and nausea , especially from sudden changes in diet, or a bad reaction to spicy food. ...
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Fennel |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Sweet Fennel, Fenkel |
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Seeds, leaves, roots, oil - the whole plant :
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The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
Poor Man's Treacle |
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Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
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Geranium |
Pelargonium graveolens |
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Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums ...
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Goldenseal |
Hydrastis canadensis |
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Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Lavender is arguably the most versatile of the essential oils, indispensable for healing burns, scalds and as a sleep aid. ...
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Neem |
Azadirachta Indica |
Margosa, Neem oil |
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Neem oil is exceptionally rich, has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids. Neem is commonly use ...
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Niaouli |
Melaleuca quinquenervia |
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Much like tea tree in its antiseptic properties, but with a much milder, fruity aroma. ...
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Olive |
Olea europea |
Olive Leaf |
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The monounsaturated oil of this evergreen tree's fruit is the used widely in cooking and as a skin care oil. ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis |
Sweet Orange, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange |
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Cold-pressed from fresh orange peel, Orange refreshes the mind and regulates the body. It is excellent for lethargy or tiredness, and for wrinkles or ...
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Patchouli |
Pogostermon patchouli |
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Used in countless perfumes and fragrances, patchouli is noted for its long-lasting fragrance and fixative ability. It borders ...
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Pau D' Arco |
Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species |
lapacho, taheebo |
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There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections. ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Ravensara |
Ravensara aromatica |
ravensare, havozo, hazomanitra |
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The essential oil is referred to as the oil that heals and is is obtained by steam distillation from the leaf. ...
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Red Clover |
Trifolium pratense |
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Red clover's phytoestrogens, the plant world's equivalents of human female estrogen, preform functions in the body similar to those of natural and syn ...
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Sage |
Salvia officinalis |
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Sage is an excellent and safe natural disinfectant. The antimicrobial action of thujone, a compound found in the volatile oil, works against bacterial ...
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Sandalwood |
Santalum album |
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Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most ...
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Spearmint |
Mentha spicata |
Spear mint |
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Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints ...
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Tarragon |
Artemisia dracunculus |
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Tarragon is a culinary star in French cuisine and best used fresh. ...
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Tea Tree |
Melaleuca alternifolia |
ti tree |
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Tea tree's major contribution to the herbal pharmacy is its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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Turmeric |
Curcuma longa L. |
Curcuma, Indian saffron |
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Turmeric is a mild aromatic stimulant used in the manufacture of curry powders and mustards.The curcumin in turmeric has recently been shown effective ...
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