During a recent therapy session, involving copious amounts of Rattler, which I understand is a Cornish medicinal beverage; a dear friend of mine revealed that she is suffering from Tinea Cruris. The Rattler loosened her tongue somewhat and she divulged her predicament and was seeking my trusted advice.
This condition is also known as jock itch or jock rot, it is ringworm of the groin, tinea cruris. As some of the names suggest it afflicts a person's intimate areas, more common in men than women. It is a common skin infection caused by fungi that thrive in warm, moist conditions. Tinea infections of the groin, inner thighs and buttocks, produces a brown/red rash, with pustules and vesicles (blisters) at the borders of the rash. The area becomes red, itchy and scaly. It can be the result of a weakened immune system.
She is a keen cyclist and therefore conditions were ideal inside her sweaty, lycra cycling shorts.
Having created an ideal breeding habitat for the fungi to thrive she was now suffering with a rash that was itchy, inflamed and irritating and for the cost of a pint of Rattler was prepared to show anyone.
Here are some natural remedies I have found to help her embarrassing predicament.
Licorice - Glycyrrhiza Glabra.
This condition is also known as jock itch or jock rot, it is ringworm of the groin, tinea cruris. As some of the names suggest it afflicts a person's intimate areas, more common in men than women. It is a common skin infection caused by fungi that thrive in warm, moist conditions. Tinea infections of the groin, inner thighs and buttocks, produces a brown/red rash, with pustules and vesicles (blisters) at the borders of the rash. The area becomes red, itchy and scaly. It can be the result of a weakened immune system.
She is a keen cyclist and therefore conditions were ideal inside her sweaty, lycra cycling shorts.
Having created an ideal breeding habitat for the fungi to thrive she was now suffering with a rash that was itchy, inflamed and irritating and for the cost of a pint of Rattler was prepared to show anyone.
Here are some natural remedies I have found to help her embarrassing predicament.
Licorice - Glycyrrhiza Glabra.
Known as sweet root- From the Greek glykys meaning sweet and rhiza meaning root.
Ancient Asian remedy.
Seethe four teaspoons of liquorice root powder in half a cup of hot water for twenty four minutes. Let it cool and apply to problem area.
Liquorice was prescribed by early physicians who were aware of the health benefits and likewise the ancient Egyptians, they used the root as a cure-all. Liquorice also has anti-inflammatory properties and works by inhibiting the enzymes involved in the inflammation process.
There are differing theories on how liquorice found its way to the UK, from the Crusaders returning from the Middle East, to the Romans (what did they ever do for us) or Benedictine monks who had a monastery in Pontefract since 1090. It is believed that the monks could have cultivated the plant because of its therapeutic constituents. Pontefract is a historic market town and is known as the liquorice capital of the UK and still produces liquorice today.
Liquorice was mentioned in Henry IV’s household accounts from 1264 and Edward I funded the repairs of London Bridge by taxing liquorice imports in 1305.
Liquorice, taken internally, can increase blood pressure and have a laxative effect. Too much can be dangerous to your health.
Garlic- Allium Sativum
Ancient Asian remedy.
Seethe four teaspoons of liquorice root powder in half a cup of hot water for twenty four minutes. Let it cool and apply to problem area.
Liquorice was prescribed by early physicians who were aware of the health benefits and likewise the ancient Egyptians, they used the root as a cure-all. Liquorice also has anti-inflammatory properties and works by inhibiting the enzymes involved in the inflammation process.
There are differing theories on how liquorice found its way to the UK, from the Crusaders returning from the Middle East, to the Romans (what did they ever do for us) or Benedictine monks who had a monastery in Pontefract since 1090. It is believed that the monks could have cultivated the plant because of its therapeutic constituents. Pontefract is a historic market town and is known as the liquorice capital of the UK and still produces liquorice today.
Liquorice was mentioned in Henry IV’s household accounts from 1264 and Edward I funded the repairs of London Bridge by taxing liquorice imports in 1305.
Liquorice, taken internally, can increase blood pressure and have a laxative effect. Too much can be dangerous to your health.
Garlic- Allium Sativum
Known as poor man's treacle, nectar of the gods and camphor of the poor.
As an offering to their goddess Hecate, the Greeks left garlic at crossroads on piles of stones. Hecate is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, necromancy, the night, moon and ghosts.
As an offering to their goddess Hecate, the Greeks left garlic at crossroads on piles of stones. Hecate is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, necromancy, the night, moon and ghosts.
Like liquorice, garlic has an abundance of medicinal properties including the ability to increase the potency of drugs used in the treatment of inflammation (non-steroidal anti- inflammatories).
Garlic can also be used topically as a natural treatment for ringworm due to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Make a paste of crushed garlic and apply it to the affected area. Olive oil can be used as a carrier oil, added to the crushed garlic to produce a paste that can be applied thinly to the affected area. Cover the area with a bandage or gauze and leave for one to two hours, on completion of the treatment rinse with warm water. Repeat this process for maximum of two weeks, up to two or three times a day. Because garlic can cause skin irritation similar to burns, the treatment should be limited to a maximum of two hours. Discontinue use if you experience redness, swelling, or discomfort.
Garlic has been used through the ages to treat a large range of medical conditions from Alzheimer’s to cancer, a true super food.
Rather than drinking the Rattler she should have slapped it on her bum. She did like to throw the drinks over herself. Perhaps it was a subconscious action as another natural cure for ringworm is Apple Cider Vinegar (not to be confused with Rattler)
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Garlic can also be used topically as a natural treatment for ringworm due to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Make a paste of crushed garlic and apply it to the affected area. Olive oil can be used as a carrier oil, added to the crushed garlic to produce a paste that can be applied thinly to the affected area. Cover the area with a bandage or gauze and leave for one to two hours, on completion of the treatment rinse with warm water. Repeat this process for maximum of two weeks, up to two or three times a day. Because garlic can cause skin irritation similar to burns, the treatment should be limited to a maximum of two hours. Discontinue use if you experience redness, swelling, or discomfort.
Garlic has been used through the ages to treat a large range of medical conditions from Alzheimer’s to cancer, a true super food.
Rather than drinking the Rattler she should have slapped it on her bum. She did like to throw the drinks over herself. Perhaps it was a subconscious action as another natural cure for ringworm is Apple Cider Vinegar (not to be confused with Rattler)
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
ACV, like garlic and liquorice also has many health benefits. The acetic acid in the vinegar also has antifungal properties.
Since Vladimir has suffered with kidney stones we keep a bottle of the raw cider vinegar in the pantry.
Patch test on a small area before use just in case your skin is sensitive to the acetic acid in the vinegar.
Apply with a cotton wool ball to the affected site for 30 mins, at least twice a day. You may experience some discomfort on application, stinging, but this will reduce with use. You can dilute the ACV with some water if too irritating
Alternatively, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of warm water. Apply the solution to the affected area and let it dry, use two or three times a day.
Or for ease of application, combine half a cup of apple cider vinegar with two cups of lukewarm water in a spray bottle; use to spray the solution onto the affected area. Apply three times a day.
The ringworm treatment should be effective within two weeks, but continue twice daily treatments for at least another week after symptoms have dissipated.
The next treatment is apt, for reasons she will understand.
Listerine:
Since Vladimir has suffered with kidney stones we keep a bottle of the raw cider vinegar in the pantry.
Patch test on a small area before use just in case your skin is sensitive to the acetic acid in the vinegar.
Apply with a cotton wool ball to the affected site for 30 mins, at least twice a day. You may experience some discomfort on application, stinging, but this will reduce with use. You can dilute the ACV with some water if too irritating
Alternatively, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of warm water. Apply the solution to the affected area and let it dry, use two or three times a day.
Or for ease of application, combine half a cup of apple cider vinegar with two cups of lukewarm water in a spray bottle; use to spray the solution onto the affected area. Apply three times a day.
The ringworm treatment should be effective within two weeks, but continue twice daily treatments for at least another week after symptoms have dissipated.
The next treatment is apt, for reasons she will understand.
Listerine:
Listerine contains Eucalyptol, which as all the above has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Listerine contains menthol, which can help relieve pain.
Apply the Listerine to the affected area using a cotton ball, do not wash it off. Repeat this two or three times a day for relief.
Prevention
The infection is contagious so towels should not be shared and the area needs to be kept clean and dry.
To prevent the infection spreading from athletes foot, tenia pedis, to the groin, always put your socks on first before your under -crackers.
Obviously, the use of garlic as a treatment will prevent you spreading it to a partner even if your butt fungus has not done the trick, the stench coming from your under carriage should put them off going near you.
Moral of this story
While under the influence of alcoholic beverages do not impart intimate secrets to a blogger or rub your fungusy bum on them, like a dog with a blocked anal gland.
Be warned that if you are under the influence of Novocaine she may be rubbing her fungsy bum on you while you are unconscious!
Apply the Listerine to the affected area using a cotton ball, do not wash it off. Repeat this two or three times a day for relief.
Prevention
The infection is contagious so towels should not be shared and the area needs to be kept clean and dry.
To prevent the infection spreading from athletes foot, tenia pedis, to the groin, always put your socks on first before your under -crackers.
Obviously, the use of garlic as a treatment will prevent you spreading it to a partner even if your butt fungus has not done the trick, the stench coming from your under carriage should put them off going near you.
Moral of this story
While under the influence of alcoholic beverages do not impart intimate secrets to a blogger or rub your fungusy bum on them, like a dog with a blocked anal gland.
Be warned that if you are under the influence of Novocaine she may be rubbing her fungsy bum on you while you are unconscious!
The treatments above are merely to inform you of what natural remedies could be used to treat ringworm. If you take medical advice from someone called Ms Crockofshit quite frankly you deserve what you get. Do not be a numpty, unless you want me to read your future in your entrails! We do not want your Crocs full of shit due to the laxative effect of liquorice.
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