Essential Oils & Children - Fungal Infections
7:10 PM Posted by jo
It is not uncommon for children to pick up an infection at various places. The swimming pools and the gym are breeding grounds for infectious fungi. The children can also get ringworm from pets, contaminated soil, or person to person contact. The better the immune system is the less chance it is to get an infection. I always build health first to make sure the little bodies can handle various challenges.
Ringworm
Ringworm
is not a worm, it is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. It has
a special ring formation that grows outward from the center and develop
a red ring appearance on the skin. It is most common on the scalp but
it can also appear on the body. It is contagious and can be spread from
person to person. They can be stubborn to treat, and patience and
consistence are required.
Some
essential oils that show anti-fungal properties are tea tree,
chamomile, geranium, lavender, myrrh, patchouli, and sandalwood.
One of the most powerful anti-microbial essential oil is tea tree/melaleuca. According to Valerie
Ann Worwood, 1 drop tea tree can be applied neat on the affected
area three times a day until it is clear. It normally takes 10 days, and
after that, she suggests to mix 30 drops tea tree with 2 tablespoons of massage oil.
Rub this blend over the area daily.
Valerie
Gennari Cooksley suggests the following blend. The blend is a 10%
dilution, as Cooksley thinks a concentrated blend is needed since fungal
infections can be very resistant.
Ringworm Treatment Oil
vegetable oil 2 tbls.
tea tree 25 drops
lavender 15 drops
geranium 5 drops
peppermint 5 drops
Vitamin E 400 IU
Add
the essential oils and the vitamin E to an empty dark glass bottle, add
the vegetable oil. Shake the bottle to mix well. Use a Q tip to apply
to the area. Cover the patch.
Athletes foot
It
doesn't take much for small little feet to get athlete's foot. Walking
barefoot in places like swimming pools where someone infected has been
can be enough.
Worwood's suggestions for athlete's foot are tea tree, lavender, and tagetes.
She
suggests a foot bath daily. Add 5 drops of tea tree to a cup of salt
and put in a large bowl of water. Let the child soak the feet for at
least five minutes daily.
Worwood
also suggests to make a foot powder by adding 10 drops of tea tree to a
cup of dry green clay. Mix it really well, and powder the feet
everyday.
A massage oil can also be made of 30 drops of tagetes to 2 tbls. of vegetable oil. Massage the feet before bed.
When
dealing with fungal infections it is important to avoid food that feed
yeast, change towels frequently, use only cotton socks, and drying the
skin well. Consider adding immune boosting nutrients, and repopulate the
friendly flora with Probiotics.
Don't forget to check the safety and dilution chart to make sure the oils are suitable for your child.
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