Many different fungal infections appear on the skin, and the following treatment can often wipe them out. Most people are familiar with ringworm, especially athlete’s foot because it is so common. Athlete’s foot is so common because feet sweat and then are cloistered in socks and shoes. This creates the moist environment that fungi really love.
If sweating feet are part of the problem, you can use sage to decrease perspiration. Peppermint will help relieve the itching that accompanies a fungal infection.
Some of the most effective antifungal essential oils are tea tree and eucalyptus; lemon eucalyptus is particularly helpful. Lavender, myrrh, and geranium are close seconds. A small amount of peppermint essential oil relieves the itching, and because it stimulates blood circulation, it helps perk you up after a long day on your feet. Don’t hesitate to use the same essential oils to treat funguses that creep under nails or affect other parts of the body.
