Treating ringworm
Ringworm (tinea) is a highly contagious fungal skin disease identified by inflammation of the skin by a darkened red-ring rash. The lesion spreads in a circular pattern. Called dadru in Ayurvedic medicine, treatment approaches are herbal and dietary remedies.
Herbal pastes
Ayurvedic healing uses herbal pastes applied on the ringworm lesion. Mustard seed and neem leaves or extract are recommended. Bathe in water previously boiled in neem leaves twice a day for at least a week.
Topical balms
If the ringworm returns after completing treatment, topical balms Paradai or Darughna are directly applied to the ringworm lesion.
Chronic prevention
To prevent recurring ringworm, continue with Ayurvedic herbal remedies for at least a week. Good personal hygiene is necessary to prevent recurrence and contagion.
Natural foods diet
Stick to a fruit-based diet for the first week. Later, eat vegetable soups containing spinach, radishes, and carrots with whole wheat bread. Green salads can be consumed with minimal use of spices. Dietary restrictions during treatment are chocolates, sour or preserved foods, tea, and coffee.
Avoid itching
Itching aggravates ringworm, resulting in eruptions and bleeding when the skin is dry. Apply coconut oil to the infected region to keep the skin moist and raw papaya juice to cool the skin.
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