Anti-fungal herbs are plants that have different parts that have different medicinal effects. The leaves of these plants have medicinal effects that differ from those of the roots, flowers and seeds.

Furthermore, you must realize that the effects of these herbs can be very powerful and you should discuss with your doctor or a certified herbal practitioner before you commence the use of these herbs especially if you are pregnant or if you are on any major long term medication.

Here are some important facts about well known anti-fungal herbs:

1-Black walnut

-This herb is also known as hull. It is one of the commonest ingredients of most well known anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-parasitic herbal formulations. It is also a natural antiseptic.

It contains the following ingredients:

a-Alpha linolenic acid

b-Sterols

c-Tannins

d-Quinone

e-Iodine

f-Vitamin C

-To treat Candida, you can either take it orally or you can apply it topically to nail and skin yeast infections.

-It can be used to treat constipation which is a common symptom of Candida overgrowth.

-Other medicinal effects of this herb include the following:

I- It can be used to treat canker sores

II-It can be used to treat syphilis sores

III-It can be used to treat herpes sores

IV-It can be used to treat skin diseases like acne and psoriasis

2-Barberry

-This is an herbal root that contains an active ingredient called Barberine which has strong anti fungal properties.

-This herb exerts its anti-fungal effect by inhibiting the production of lipase enzymes by yeast cells. Candida cells use this enzyme to colonize the cells of the body.

-You can either take this herb orally or you can apply it topically to skin and nail fungal infections.

3-Calendula

-This herb is also known as marigold and it has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and astringent properties.

-It can be used topically to treat fungal infections like diaper rash.

-Other medicinal properties of this herb include:

I-It can be used to treat bruises, minor burns, ulcerations and slow healing wounds

II-It is also very useful in treating menstrual cramps, gall bladder disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and general indigestion.

4-Cassia Alata

-There are different species of cassia and it is very important that you make sure that you do not confuse this species with other cassia species like senna cassia.

-This herb contains an active ingredient called anthraquinine which has strong antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

5-Cedar

-There are three different parts of this herb that have medicinal properties: cedar leaves, cedar berry and cedar wood chips

-Cedar leaves have anti-fungal, antiseptic, expectorant and lymphatic cleansing properties. It can also be used to treat acne, dermatitis, eczema, oily skin, hair loss, skin eruption, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, congestion of the chest, nervous tension and stress.

-Cedar berry is also known as juniper. This berry can be used in conjunction with other herbs to treat pancreatic dysfunction and insulin deficiency.

-Cedar wood chips can be applied topically to treat fungal infections of the nails; it can also be diluted in carrier oil and then added directly to Candida infections of the skin. These wood chips can also be used to repel moths.

-However, the oral intake of these different cedar plant parts should be avoided and you must also realize that the use of herbs alone cannot stop yeast infections totally; you must realize that the major remedy for treating yeast is a healthy diet and you are invited to visit the blog highlighted in the last paragraph below to download a 250 page book on the best anti-Candida diet for you.

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