Neem Leaf Powder as a Cure for Ringworm

The use of neem leaf powder to treat ringworm is a centuries-old Ayurvedic treatment that is safe and natural.

Ringworm: Causes and Symptoms

• Though its name implies otherwise, ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Ringworm, referred to medically as tinea, is a fungus infection that occurs on the skin. The fungi that cause ringworm can live in hair and on the top layer of the skin, and thrive in heat and moisture. The folds of the skin are especially conducive to the growth of fungi, which is why ringworm often occurs in the groin or between the toes. Ringworm appears as a red, itchy rash, sometimes in the shape of a ring. It can also cause the skin or scalp to become dry, flaky and itchy. Ringworm is contagious, and can be spread through skin to skin contact or by touching an object, such as a towel, that has been in contact with an infected area.

Using Neem Leaf Powder to Cure Ringworm

• The neem tree is native to South Asia. People in India have been using the seeds, leaves, flowers and bark of the neem tree medicinally for centuries. Because it can be used to treat so many ailments, from diarrhea to acne to viral infections, it is known in India as "the wonder tree."

  The leaves of the neem tree have antibacterial and antifungal properties, and have long been used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including ringworm. To treat ringworm with neem leaf powder, take 1 gram of neem leaf powder and add enough water to make thick paste. Apply to infected area several times daily until the rash has cleared. Neem leaf powder can be purchased at certain health food stores and online. Neem oil or neem lotion can also be used to treat ringworm.

  If the rash does not clear up within a few days, see a doctor.