Fungal Infection

Fungus Infection
Most common fungal infections are that called Athlete's Foot. Usually, cracking of the skin, itching, blisters, and redness occur.Click here for more information regarding fungal infections.

Treatment:
Sassafras

• Common Name: Sassafras
• Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum
• Family: Lauraceae
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Safrole
• Uses: Fungicide
• Preparation: Tea from the bark

Safrole

 Treatment:
Jewelweed

• Common Name: Jewelweed
• Family: Balsaminaceae
• Scientific Name: Imaptiens capensis
• Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie
• Uses: Insect bite relief, itch relief, anti-inflammatory, fugicide
• Active Chemical Ingredient: balsaminones
• Preparation: Break the stem, rub sap on affected area
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balsaminone

References:

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•  Medical Attributes of Sassafras albidum - sassafras. (n.d.). Retrieved September 7, 2015.
•  Sassafras albidum - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 7, 2015.
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•  Jewelweed, Poison Ivy Treatment from Nature. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015.
• Nature Labs - Jewelweed Soap and Other Natural Products. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015.