Ringworm:
• Ringworm is a common skin disease • It's caused by fungal growth on the skin • Ringworm is a contagious condition
Symptoms to look for:
• Round or oval patches • Itching
Causes:
• Scratching spreads infection to other parts of the body • It spreads through contact of utilising articles of infected people • Risk of ringworm increases in: o Warm and humid condition o If one has a weak immune system
Natural home remedy using papaya:
1. Raw papaya is an effective remedy for ringworm 2. Separate the seeds from the papaya 3. Dry the seeds in the sun for 4-5 hr 4. Crush the dried seeds 5. Add little water to make a paste 6. Apply on the infected area 7. Do this 2-3 times a day
• Rubbing papaya on the infection is also useful. Rub it for 10-15 min, 3 times a day
Natural home remedy using mustard seeds:
1. Take 1 tsp of crushed mustard seeds 2. Add little water to make a paste 3. Apply on affected area 4. Wash after 60 min with lukewarm water
Natural home remedy using basil leaves:
1. Crush some basil leaves 2. Press the paste on a sieve and extract its juice 3. Take 2 tsp of this juice 4. Apply on the infected area using cotton
These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist. Refer to the terms of use. |
