Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a type of nail infection that can be caused by fungal yeast, mold or dermatophytes such as ringworm. Treatments include topical medicines such as clotrimazole cream, or pills taken orally, which can be costly,...
Although garlic is best known for its culinary uses, particularly in Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, this herb also has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. This herb is used in cultures around the world to help prevent heart...
If your toenails are thicker than usual and ragged, or if they an abnormal color, such as yellow, white or black, then you may have a toenail fungus. According to the Harvard Medical School, toenail fungal infections account for half of all nail...
Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection caused by a number of different fungi. It enters skin through small cracks and can be difficult to treat. Ringworm affects different parts of the body, and the infection goes by different names,...
Many long-time runners complain of itchiness in their feet. This is a common manifestation of a fungal infection of the foot, or athlete's foot. This fungal condition thrives in warm and moist environments. Though the infection can be irritating,...
Olea europaea, known as the olive tree, is native to Mediterranean regions, and is also cultivated in other warm climates. The tree produces fruit commonly used for food and oil, while fresh or dried leaves are the source of olive leaf extract....
Best known for the intense flavor given to food, garlic is also widely used as an herbal medicine. Garlic and garlic extracts are directly toxic to many micro-organisms, including many types of fungi that cause skin infections like ringworm. As...
Garlic is a popular herb with a long history of medicinal applications. In terms of popularity as a flavoring, garlic is right behind salt, according to an article published by The Scripps Research Institute. Several chemicals found in garlic can...
Fungal infections come in many forms and can affect your mouth, lungs, skin, sinuses, nails and other areas of your body. Plants contain hundreds of chemicals that are natural fungicides. Many antifungal plant constituents are essential oils and...
A toe or foot fungal infection, also known as tinea pedis, develops in the moist regions between the toes and other areas of the feet. It is characterized by severe itching, stinging and burning; and cracking and peeling of the skin. Excessive...
Australian tea tree essential oil is often recommended for people with athlete's foot and toenail fungus. Yet another Down Under botanical also has its fans. Manuka essential oil, a product related to tea tree oil, possesses many of the same...
