Considering the given information, please use all proper precautions in using these powerful aromatic essences, and consult a medical practitioner when in doubt. I am in no way responsible for misuse of the information presented herein.
- Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia) – Most frequently recommended for the treatment of athletes foot, candida, in fact any sort of fungus. Tea tree oil is an effective all round anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal oil. Many authorities recommend using Tea Tree neat (undiluted) but much recent evidence shows that it is actually more effective in a 2% dilution. I personally consider it much too harsh to use undiluted on the skin. Tea Tree is the usually suggested aromatherapy remedy for Ringworm. If I were trying to treat this fungal infection I’d go with a weak (ie 12 drops/ounce of carrier) dilution of tea tree in Jojoba Oil.
- Myrrh Essential Oil (Commiphora myrrha) – Specifically often recommended in a blend to treat “Jock Strap Itch.” I have found it effective blended with tea tree and worked into Bentonite Clay, used as a body powder. Please don’t use Corn Starch in this “do it yourself” dusting powder as it tends to feed the fungus and makes things worse, not better.
- Cedarwood, either Atlas or Virginia – Wonderful for clearing out musty closets or basements. Perhaps blended with Lemongrass For a basement or large area, I would suggest running in a nebulizing diffuser to really fill the atmosphere; For a closet, first wipe the closet down with a blend of the oils in water, allow to dry thoroughly (perhaps running a dehumidifier, if available).
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