Ringworm is a fungal infection brought about by a specific group of fungal micro organisms called Dermophytes and it is also known as Tinea. It is referred to as such because clinically, it presents as a red ring on the scalp, feet, nails and any skin part on the body. It is highly contagious and people who come in contact with someone who is infected by ringworms can definitely suffer from the same symptoms. It can remain on the skin of an infected person for as long as 4-10 days and it thrives on moist and damp conditions.
There are countless over-the-counter remedies for ringworm but given the many adverse effects that these medications bring to patients, alternative measures have been sought. The ineffectiveness of these also make them quite unreliable so the need for an effective home remedy for ringworm has become quite popular through the years:
A paste can be made from mustard seeds and they can be applied onto the affected areas
Unripe fruits like papaya, can also be rubbed on the surface to cure the ringworm
Raw turmeric juice can be used. While the juice can be applied on the affected area, you can also take one teaspoon of turmeric juice plus an equal measure of honey.
One of the most effective remedies is castor oil; and it is especially effective for infected scalp areas
Combine raw fruit juice such as carrot juice and spinach juice
Use seeds of herb butea and create a paste with it by using lime juice
Dried papaya seeds can be grounded and made into paste for application on affected areas
Apply a light mudpack over the affected areas for half an hour, twice daily
Make a paste out of cassia tree leaves that can be applied on the affected skin
All these natural remedies are effective. If you have been suffering from a prolonged case of ringworm and would like to be set free from the disabling effects, then you should try some of these helpful remedies and see which one will work best for you. Moreover, if you are currently suffering from ringworm, do refrain from taking tea, coffee, as well as other condiments, sugar, white flour products, highly flavored dishes, denatured cereals, and tinned or bottled foods because these will only make your condition worse. Do not be afraid to treat your infection, find out which home remedy for ringworm is effective for you.
