naturelady
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What is your favorite herbal or natural healing treatment for athlete's foot? I know it is candida, or yeast and it responds to similar treatments as other manifestations of yeast. What has worked best for you?
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wanderingherb
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It responds well to treatment for fungi.
naturelady
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So do you think black walnut extract, that I have used for thrush, would work equally well for athlete's foot? I had someone suggest gentian violet to me, but they didn't realize that is an industrial waste product and, while it works, isn't a product I'd prefer to use. Plus, it's messy!
wanderingherb
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Not sure as thrush and athletes foot are generally two separate issues. Different bacteria, and Athletes foot on the edge of actually being fungal in nature. I would use some neem oil with E.O. that back it up. You get get away a 3% ratio, as neem stinks to high heaven! Not sure if Black Walnut alone would do the trick.
naturelady
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Okay, thanks. You've hit on the spot where I've been confused for some time. I have heard that both are yeast, but it seems like they are still not the same affliction. I know that Lotrimin can be used on both, but I always see different herbal treatments recommended for each ailment. I definitely do not want my family to use Lotrimin if I can find a better cure! I will try the neem oil.
wanderingherb
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Look for antifungal e.o.'s to mix in your oil! You might be able to find a recipe for a blend. Its nice to smell good and not like swamp water! 