Do you know how Garlic helps Athlete’s Foot ?

The use of garlic has been promoted as a natural cure for athlete’s foot since old ages and it is the only effective treatment for fungal infections. Garlic is an all-natural, anti-fungal and can be used on any region of the body affected by fungus.

What is athlete’s foot?

A fungal infection which is also termed as ringworm of the foot, Athlete’s foot is a disease occurring on the skin of your feet along with other places such as heels, palms, and between the fingers. A common tinea fungal infection which is easily spread and can be recognized through cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes or side of the foot. Red and itchy skin characterize with burning or stinging pain showing blisters that ooze or get crusty.

Natural cure for Athlete’s foot

The fungus causing Athlete’s foot is known to grow in moist and warm places. Anti-fungal medications are used for the treatment of Athlete’s foot but natural cure and remedies along with cleanliness measures are the best bet to take care of the infection.

Vinegar, essential oils such as lavender and peppermint oil have been used efficiently for the treatment of Athlete’s foot. A plethora of natural cures are available for the Athlete’s foot including the cure of tea tree essential oil, tea, apple cider vinegar and even yogurt, Garlic has also been used as an effective remedy in the treatment of Athlete’s foot.

Can garlic cure Athlete’s foot?

For a huge population of herbalists and nutritional consultants, garlic is the first choice supplement and highly recommended anti-fungal antiseptic. A small number of research studies have supported the use of garlic in treating Athlete’s foot owing to its antimicrobial properties. Garlic contains a chemical called as ajoene which has been reported to be effective against the tinea fungus leading to Athlete’s foot. Research studies have reported and established garlic to be effective against a wide number of fungal infections. A research conducted in the year 2000 have demonstrated that if mild gastric solutions are applied twice daily, it can have 100 per cent cure rate compared with Lamisil which is a drug used in the treatment of Athlete’s foot. Garlic is applied to skin to treat fungal infections, warts and corns including fungal infections like ringworm, jock itch and Athlete’s foot.

How does garlic work?

The chemical known as allicin and ajoene are the reason for the benefits of garlic in certain conditions. These impart the antibiotic, anti fungal and antiviral activity to garlic.

How to use garlic?

1. Finely crushed clove of garlic can be added to a foot bath in which the affected foot can be soaked for approximately 30 minutes.

2. A few garlic cloves are minced with olive oil and then rubbed on affected area with the help of a cotton ball.

3. Garlic gel containing 0.6% ajoene is applied to the skin but gel with higher concentration of ajoene up to 1% is considered to be effective in the treatment of Athlete’s foot.

4. Garlic oil can be applied directly to the affected area for the treatment of the condition.

5. Garlic can also be liberally added to soups, salad dressings and casseroles.

6. Dusting your feet generously with garlic powder before wearing footwear or socks is also considered to be a powerful treatment providing results within a couple of days.

7. A herbal salve can be prepared with the use of garlic and other herbs combination for Athlete’s foot.

Garlic and other herbs such as Echinacea root, black walnut hulls are taken and an oil infusion is prepared with the help of olive oil. The oil and herb infusion is strained through a cheesecloth collecting almost a cup of herb infused oil. Melt beeswax (1-2 ounces) on allow heat and add the herb infused oil to prepare a salve. This salve can be applied directly to the dried affected area every night following a foot soak and once in the morning.

8. Garlic is also used in combination with tea tree oil to relieve itching and burning between your toes in Athlete’s foot. About 2-3 cloves of garlic are crushed and blended and then added to a little rubbing alcohol, 1/8 teaspoon of tea tree oil and 2 teaspoon of potassium soap and then the feet are soaked in this foot bath.

Is it safe?

Garlic is generally safe and with mild and uncommon side effects. It has been seen that some individuals may develop allergic reactions with the use of garlic.

Always keep garlic in your kitchen to keep up the good health along with exquisitely flavored food.

Category: HEALTH