Fungi live on all surfaces of our
bodies. Under certain conditions, they cause infections, particularly in
warm and moist areas. The symptoms and appearances of a fungal skin
infection depend on the type of fungus causing it and the part of the
body affected. Fungal infections can affect not only the skin, but the
fingernails and scalp.
Garlic
herb is considered to be a very potent antimicrobial agent. It was used
by Albert Schweitzer to treat amebic dysentery, and also by Louis
Pasteur as an antibacterial agent. Garlic is one of the richest sources
of the element germanium, which is a potent inducer of interferon and
effective against certain cancers by modulating the immune response.
Candida
yeast infection is similar to a fungus. It generally affects the skin
around the nails or the soft, moist areas around body openings. Diaper
rash in babies can be from one type of candidal infection. Older girls
and women may develop another form of candidal infection in and around
the private part , and these are called yeast infections.
Golden
Seal herb is considered effective in treating most digestive problems
ranging from peptic ulcers to colitis due to its tonic effects on the
mucous membranes. It is a powerful antimicrobial improving all mucous
conditions, especially those of the sinuses.
Tea
tree oil preparations were tested in four randomized clinical trials
and some constructive outcomes were attributed to the interference in
all trials. It is a cure for many mucosal fungal infections. Tea tree
oil and Grapefruit seed distill may be used for the foreign handling of
candida-related rind conditions by putting 2-3 drops of each in a lotion
or balm and spreading it over the stricken region. Solanum species (two
trials) and oil of acrimonious orange preparations (one test) were
compared with traditional treatments. In all cases encouraging results
were reported. There are few controlled clinical trials of herbal
antifungal medicines.
The
most popular herbal remedy for the care of parrots seems to be aloe. One
popular use of aloe is a topical spray to sooth the irritated skin of
birds that engage in feather plucking. Dramatic results can be obtained
with this protocol when used on parrots who are destroying their
feathers due to an itchy condition of the skin. Even in cases of
psychological plucking, the aloe spray has been known to slow down
feather destruction, due to the fact that damp feathers seem to dampen
the urge to pluck. The easiest way to obtain a quality aloe spray for
parrots is to buy it from a health food store.
Fungal
infections are usually not serious in otherwise healthy individuals.
However, a systemic fungal infection may be severe and life-threatening
for those with compromised immune systems. Good personal hygiene should
be maintained. In the case of superficial infections, the skin should be
kept clean and dry, and care should be taken to avoid contact with
other parts of the body. If someone in the household has a superficial
fungal infection, bed sheets, towels, floors, shower stalls, and other
contact surfaces should be washed with hot water and disinfected after
use.
Oregano extract from
this herb is considered more potent and less harmful than nystatin to
eradicate fungi. It is also considered to be more powerful and
less-toxic in eradicating staph infections.
Author: Corwin Brown
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