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Red Clover is a plant with pinkish-red blossoms. It is native to the US and can be found creeping into your garden or forcing its way through a crack in a sidewalk. Red Clover has a history of being used as a medicine for various ailments. It has provided relief for minor discomforts, like coughs, burns, and my personal favorite, athlete's foot.
Using red clover as a treatment for athlete's foot is a great green way to utilize a plant that may usually be considered a weed. You can plant red clover in a weed garden or simply yank it out of your regular garden. Finding uses for weeds is a decent way of reducing your need for pesticides and herbicides. If you do use -cides of any sort, do not apply red clover to your body.
Some people may refuse to take oral medication for athlete's foot due to these side effects:
- Stomach upset
- Headaches
- Skin rashes
- Changes in taste sensation (rare)
- Visual disturbances (rare)
And topical medications can cause itching, blistering, dryness and irritation.
The funniest natural remedy for athlete's foot involves peeing on one's toes in the shower. This doesn't always work. Furthermore, most people do not care to urinate on themselves when they are cleaning themselves.
How to Treat Athlete's Foot with Red Clover
From Emedicinal:
One cup of red clover blossoms boiled until thick. When the pulp has cooled it is bound on the affected parts of the feet after the feet have been thoroughly washed. Soak for 15 minutes. Do this every night until the unpleasant condition is eliminated.
If Symptoms Persist, or if the Following Symptoms Occur
From MedlinePLus:
Your foot is swollen and warm to the touch, especially if there are red streaks. These are signs of a possible bacterial infection. Other signs include pus or other discharge and fever. You have diabetes and develop athlete's foot. Also call your doctor if athlete's foot symptoms do not go away within one month of using self-care measures.
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