How to Use Ginger Root for Skin Fungus

Ginger root extract is from the root of the herb Zingiber Officionale, a plant that grows in southwest India. It is used as a spice in cooking, although it has many medicinal uses. Among ginger's many uses include as a relief for nausea, colds and flu, irritable bowels, chills, menstrual cramps and poor circulation. Ginger is also used to relieve headaches, toothaches and coughs. It can be consumed raw, cooked or in teas. You may also use ginger root to treat skin issues, such as those from toenail fungus and jock itch.

Things You'll Need

• Pot
• Stove
• Mug
• Small plate
• Cotton balls

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Instructions

• 1

  Grate a ginger root until you have enough for two teaspoons.

• 2

  Boil one cup of water in a pan over your stove. Add the two teaspoons of ginger to the water and stir. Pour the concoction into a mug or other suitable container and place a small plate over the opening. Allow this to steep for 20 minutes. Let the mixture cool.

• 3

  Apply the mixture to affected areas with a cotton ball. Store the remainder in your refrigerator for daily use, until the fungus clears up.