What are alternative treatments for athletes foot?
A footbath containing cinnamon has been shown to slow down the growth of certain molds and fungi, and is said to be very effective in clearing up athlete’s foot. To make the bath: • heat four cups of water to a boil • add eight to 10 broken cinnamon sticks • reduce heat and simmer five minutes • remove and let the mixture steep for 45 minutes until lukewarm • soak feet Other herbal remedies used externally to treat athlete’s foot include: a foot soak or powder containing goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis); tea tree oil (Melaleuca spp.); or calendula (Calendula officinalis) cream to help heal cracked skin. Source: The Gale Group.
