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Natural cures for ringworms
getting rid of ringworms
( 5 Oct 2006)
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Some natural remedies for ring worms are:
Mustard seeds- A paste made from these should be applied externally over the areas affected with ringworm. Before application of this paste, the skin -should. 'be washed thoroughly with.
hot water.
Raw papaya has also been found beneficial in the treatment of ringworm. A few slices of this unripe fruit should be rubbed on the ringworm patches twice daily.
Castor oil, is valuable in case of ringworm of the head. This oil should be rubbed liberally on the affected parts. Noticeable improvement will take place within two or three days.
Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice in combination with spinach juice, have proved beneficial in the treatment of ringworm. The formula proportions considered helpful in this combination are carrot juice 150 ml. and spinach 100 ml. to make 250ml. of combined juice.
Drink plenty of water and bathe twice daily. The skin with the exception of part affected with ringworm, should be vigorously. rubbed with the palms of the hands before taking a bath.
Coconut oil may be applied to the portions affected with ringworm. It will help the skin to stay soft.
Sunbathing is also beneficial and should be resorted to early in the morning.
A light mud pack applied over the sites of the ringworm is also helpful. The pack should be applied for half an hour twice daily.
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answered by C on 5 Oct 2006, 8:23:55
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