The fungi that cause athlete's foot, ringworm, also known as Tinea, and jock itch are plantlike organisms that thrive in damp, dark conditions. They produce rashes that are itchy and mildly contagious. Ringworm, despite the name is not caused by a worm, but by a fungus

Using Aromatherapy

Herbs Used for Fungus Infections

Apple * Cinnamon * Clove * Copaiba Balsam * Garlic * Geranium * Goldenseal * Grapefruit * Horseradish * Neem * Papaya * Tamanu Oil * Tea Tree * Thuja *

Burdock For: Blood Sugar, Bacteria
Profile	Fresh burdock roots contain phytochemcials called polyacetylenes, which destroy certain bacteria and fungi - in one study an extract reduced blood sugar in rats James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Gerainium oil For: Candida infection
Profile	Because of it's ester content, geranium is a strong antifungal agent effective against Canidida albicans , while it does not disturb bacterial flora.

Goldenseal (Berberine) For: Bacteria, fungi
Profile	Berberine and other supporting substances in goldenseal trigger white blood cells to seek out bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even tumor cells.

Myrrh resin For: Fungus Infections
Profile	The main medicinal uses of myrrh are as a cleansing agent, countering putrefaction and poisons throughout the body. Its antifungal, antiseptic and astringent action makes it a major ingredient of gargles and mouth-washes, and a useful agent for treating thrush (Candida albicans) and athlete's foot. It also stimulates the circulation and is expectorant. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Neem Oil For: Scabies
Profile	This tree's oil has pesticide properties and may be useful against scabies when applied to the skin. The oil also has antibacterial and anti-fungal activity. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Thuja For: Skin infections, warts
Profile	Externally, herbalists use an infusion of thuja as a wash for infectious skin diseases such as impetigo or scabies. An ointment is a reputed cure for warts. A hot compress eases rheumatic pains. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Fungus Infections Information

• Abscess/Boil :
  A boil, also referred to as a skin abscess, can be treated naturally with lavender or tea tree oils. Simple home remedies.
• Conjunctivitis :
  An almost universally available remedy for pinkeye, green tea, like black tea, helps reduce inflammation and fight viral and bacterial infection.
• Herpes :
  Herbal treatments for herpes, home remedies.
• Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis :