Using Monarda Essential Oil for Athlete's Foot

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Athlete's foot can be a real pain to treat. There are over-the-counter antifungal medications available, but they do not always work, and some people are really sensitive to their ingredients. If you are suffering from athlete's foot and would rather take a natural approach to treatment, then a remedy to consider is monarda essential oil. Here's a closer look at monarda essential oil and how it can be used to treat athlete's foot.

What is monarda essential oil?

Monarda is a type of wildflower that grows throughout North America. In some regions, it is known as bee balm. The flowers of monarda are purple or magenta with many tiny, ovular leaves. Monarda essential oil is just the oil extracted from the bee balm plant. It has a slightly citrus-like scent with hints of earthiness. 

How does monarda essential oil help fight athlete's foot?

This idea may seem strange at first, especially if you are used to seeing monarda essential oil used in aromatherapy. However, monarda essential oil does more than energize you with its scent. It also has natural anti-fungal properties. In other words, if you apply it to an area, fungi will be far less able to grow there. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus, and so it stands to reason that monarda essential oil will help treat athlete's foot.

How do you use the monarda essential oil?

Using monarda essential oil to treat athlete's foot is actually quite simple. You use a brush-style applicator or even a cotton ball to swab the affected area with the essential oil. It's a good idea to coat even the toes that are not affected, as this can help prevent the athlete's foot from spreading.

One challenge is to keep the monarda essential oil from rubbing off after it has been applied. Patients often find that if they apply the oil, sit with their feet up for about 15 minutes, and then put on a sock, the oil mostly stays in place.

You should see results within one to two weeks, but keep applying the essential oil daily until the athlete's foot is gone completely. Make sure you are keeping your feet as dry as possible during this treatment period, too.

Athlete's foot can be a stubborn condition to fight, but monarda essential oil can usually help. Just make sure you apply plenty of the oil and prevent it from rubbing away. To learn more, visit a supplier.

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17 June 2021

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