Skin
Fungal Skin and Nail Infections (Athlete's Foot, Nail Fungus)
Infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm and nail fungus. A health professional can confirm the diagnosis. People with diabetes should get foot and nail problems checked.
Most minor skin problems can be cared for at home, but see a doctor for deep, infected or slow-healing wounds, serious burns, or rashes that come with a fever. Several of these herbs can cause skin allergies, especially plants in the daisy family such as calendula and mugwort. These herbs are listed because of traditional use or research, not because they're proven treatments.
2 herbs
Each note says whether the link comes from traditional use or research, and what the research found.
SnakerootAgeratina pichinchensisSmall trials in Mexico found extracts worked about as well as standard antifungal creams and lacquers for athlete's foot and nail fungus.
Tea TreeMelaleuca alternifoliaMay help athlete's foot, but may not work as well as standard treatments. There isn't enough good research for toenail fungus.