Ringworm 5 Ayurvedic Home Remedies to Treat

Ringworm is commonly found fungal infection characterised by round red patches that appear like a ring. It can spread even through skin contact or sharing clothes. There are several natural ayurvedic remedies that can help such as: 
 

•  Applying crushed garlic mixed with coconut oil on the affected areas twice a day can be helpful due the antibacterial activity of garlic. 
   
• Cleaning the affected part with apple cider vinegar soaked in a cotton ball can help treat ringworm due to its antifungal property. 
   
• Applying aloevera on the rashes twice a day, can relieve from itchiness and swelling, due to it antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. 
   
• Applying a thick paste of turmeric mixed with coconut oil on the patches, atleast three times a day can be helpful due to its antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties. 
   
• Using tea tree oil diluted with coconut oil or olive oil can provide relief due to antifungal and antibacterial properties. 
   

Source1:-Bayan, L., Koulivand, P. H., & Gorji, A. (2014). Garlic: a review of potential therapeutic effects. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 4(1), 1–14. 
 

Source2:-Carson, C. F., Hammer, K. A., & Riley, T. V. (2006). Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Clinical microbiology reviews, 19(1), 50–62. https://doi.org/10.1128/CMR.19.1.50-62.2006