Aromatherapy Treatments for Athlete’s Foot

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus infection of the outer "dead" layer of the skin. Prevention is the
best treatment. Careful attention to hygiene is important. Ventilation of the feet is very important.
Going barefoot a lot at home helps the feet to stay dry. When going into public showers or pool
areas, wear thongs to prevent infection. When you do wear shoes, lightly dust the feet and shoes
with powdered alum to prevent moisture. Wear cotton socks to absorb moisture.
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Aromatherapy Treatments for Athlete’s Foot

20ml cider vinegar
30ml distilled water or boiled water
3 drops lemongrass essential oil
3 drops tea tree essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil

Funnel the cider vinegar into a dark glass bottle. Add the essential oils and shake well. Add the water
and shake again. You will need to shake well each time before use to disperse the oils. Using cotton
wool, or cotton bud if only a tiny area is affected, and apply three times a day


Aromatherapy Ointment for Athlete’s Foot

25g calendula cream
3 drops myrrh essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
1 drop patchouli essential oil

Put the calendula cream into a glass cosmetic pot, then add the essential oils. Using the handle of a
teaspoon, stir until thoroughly mixed. Apply two or three times a day


Special Aromatherapy Powder for Athlete’s Foot

3 tablespoons sifted rice flour (or corn flour)
10 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops lemongrass essential oil
10 drops tea tree essential oil

Put the rice flour into a glass jar, add the oils and shake. Cover the jar with a tight-Fitting lid and
allow the base to absorb the oils for 24 hours before applying. Use daily to powder the affected
areas. It is also helpful to sprinkle the powder inside shoes to help prevent reinfection and to
deodorize the footwear.


Aromatherapy Cream for Athlete’s Foot

10 drops thyme essential oil        
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops tea tree essential oil

Cover the surrounding skin with a fatty cream. Dab the mixture on affected areas twice a day. Do
not use on children under ten.
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