Ringworm Treatment: Natural & Holistic Approaches | Mayo Clinic Insights

According to the Mayo Clinic, a ringworm is a contagious disease of the skin, hair or nails caused by fungi and characterized by ring-shaped discolored blotches on the skin. While ringworm is especially common in children, any person can be infected.

Papaya

• A papaya tree

  A delicious tropical fruit that's not only great for eating but healing as well.
  Gently rub a slice of papaya on the infected area. A paste made from dry papaya seeds and water can help heal the fungus as well.

Basil Leaves

• Juicing basil leaves are great for cooling and relaxing your skin. Juice a couple of handfuls of basil leaves and apply directly to the infected area two to three times a day.

Mustard Seeds

• Seeds

  Mustard seeds are great for rashes too. Grind a hand full of mustard seeds into a powder. Add some water to the powder to make a paste. Mustard seeds are considered one of the most successful alternative remedies for ringworm.

Turmeric

• Herbs

  Raw turmeric juice can be taken internally or applied externally. Apply the juice to the infected area daily or add a little water and sip it with a desired sweetener of your choice.

Mud

• Cracked soil

  Applying a mud pack over the infected area can be very useful. The mud pack should be applied for 30 to 45 minutes twice a day to be effective.