- 1. Foot scald with calendula for chilblains
- 2. Foot scald with hydrostat for chilblains
- 3. Lemongrass tea for chilblains
- 5. Homemade ointment
A great home remedy for chilblains is the scalding with calendula or hydraste, as well as lemongrass tea, as these medicinal plants have antifungal properties that help fight the fungus that causes chilblains.
The chilblain, well known as athlete's foot, is a ringworm on the skin of the feet or hands, caused by a fungus, which causes symptoms such as itching, burning, bad smell and flaking of the affected region. It is transmitted by skin contact with the fungus, for example, when the individual walks barefoot in public changing rooms.
1. Foot scald with calendula for chilblains
Calendula foot bath is an excellent home remedy for foot chilblains, as this medicinal plant has antifungal, astringent and curative properties that help eliminate the fungus that caused ringworm.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Put the water to a boil and after boiling, add the marigold flowers. Let stand for about 10 minutes, strain, put the water in a basin and immerse your feet for 10 minutes. Then the feet should be dried very well, preferably using a hair dryer.
2. Foot scald with hydrostat for chilblains
Another home remedy for chilblains on the feet is the scalding with hydraste, as this medicinal plant also has antifungal and astringent properties, helping to combat the fungus that causes ringworm on the toes.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of hidraste root 1 liter of water
Method of preparation
Bring the water to a boil and after boiling, add the hydraste. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Then strain, pour the water into a basin and soak your feet for about 10 minutes.
It is important for the individual to check the temperature of the water before placing the feet so as not to get burned, and after scalding the feet should dry very well between the toes to ensure that the skin is very dry.
3. Lemongrass tea for chilblains
Washing your feet with lemon grass tea is also a great home remedy for chilblains on your feet or hands, as well as being antifungal, it is also soothing, helping to relieve itching and flaking of the affected region.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chopped lemon grass leaves2 cups water
Method of preparation
Put the water to boil and the lemon grass leaves in a cup. After boiling, cover the lemon grass leaves with water, cover, allow to warm, strain and wash your feet with this tea every day and then dry very well and apply an antifungal ointment.
4. Herbal spray
An excellent home remedy for athlete's foot is the mixture of aloe vera and malaleuca, because these plants have antifungal properties that help fight fungi and reduce athlete's foot symptoms.
Ingredients
- 125 ml of aloe juice ½ teaspoon of malaleuca essential oil
Method of preparation
Add the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and then place in a spray bottle. Shake well before using and apply 2 times a day to the lesions, using the spray for about 1 month. After using the spray make a small massage for the product to be absorbed by the skin and do not leave the place moist.
5. Homemade ointment
A good homemade solution for chilblains is to apply a salve ointment directly on the site because it has antimicrobial properties that help fight this disease.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Place 3 saion leaves in a small pan and cover with mineral oil. Crush the leaves and turn on low heat. Simmer for a few minutes, until the leaves are well cooked and then add the lavender flowers. After cooling, strain and pour the oil into a glass container and add the liquid paraffin. Mix very well and let cool. Apply this ointment to the chilblains, twice a day, letting it work, but do not put on socks or closed shoes right after.
These home remedies should not replace the treatment that should be indicated by the dermatologist and that can be done with anti-fungal creams such as Ketoconazole, which should be applied to the affected region daily, for the time indicated by the doctor. See more details of the Treatment to cure the chilblains.
