Fungal and yeast infections

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Fungi, moulds and yeasts, the conditions they can cause and natural antifungal remedies

Arthroderma flavescens

Infection of the upper dead layers of the ski. Natural antifungal remedy:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Aspergillus flavus

Acute hepatitis, immune system disorders, hepatocellular carcinoma and neutropenia. Natural antifungal remedies:

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Sumac seeds (Rhus coriaria)

Aspergillus fumigatus

Allergic diseases, bloodstream infections and respiratory illnesses. Natural antifungal remedies:

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Sumac seeds (Rhus coriaria)

Aspergillus nidulans

Osteomyelitis of small bones and pulmonary infection. Natural antifungal remedies:

Noni (Morinda citrifolia)

Aspergillus niger

Fungaemia, ear and lung infections and aspergillosis. Natural antifungal remedies:

Indian nettle (Acalphya indica)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Sumac seeds (Rhus coriaria)

Botrytis cinereal

Corneal disease in the eyes and keratomycosis. Natural antifungal remedy:

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Candida albicans

Fungaemia, gastrointestinal infections and thrush (vaginal infection). Natural antifungal remedies:

Acacia (Acacia karroo)
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia),
Cape ash bark (Ekebergia capensis)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Cryptolepis root (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta)
Golden rod (Solidago)
Indian nettle (Acalphya indica)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra),
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Sour plum (Ximenia caffra)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)
Wisteria (Bolusanthus speciosus)

Candida glabrata formerly Torulopsis glabrate

Vaginal infections. Natural antifungal remedy:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Candida krusei

Infections of the lungs, gall bladder, gastrointestinal tract, heart, nails and skin. Natural antifungal remedies:

Olive leaf (Olea europaea)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Candida parapsilosis

Blood, skin and wound infections. Natural antifungal remedy:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)

Cryptococcus neoformans

Fungaemia, infections of brain, lungs or spinal cord. Natural antifungal remedies:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Aveloz (Euphorbia tirucalli)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Dekkera anomala

Gastrointestinal infection. Natural antifungal remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Epidermophyton floccosum

Onychomycosis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis. Natural antifungal remedies:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Hansenula anomala

Endocaritis, fungaemia and urinary tract infection. Natural antifungal remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Issatchenkia orientalis

Fungaemia, pneumonia and sinusitis. Natural antifungal remedies:

Olive leaf (Olea europaea)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Microsporum canis

Infections of the scalp and body, hair loss and ringworm. Natural antifungal remedies:

Passio flower (Passiflora incarnata)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)
Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Microsporum cookie

Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea faciei. Natural antifungal remedies:

Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Microsporum gypseum

Infection of hair, nails and skin and ringworm. Natural antifungal remedies:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)
Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Penicillium notatum

Pulmonary infection. Natural antifungal remedy:

Natural antifungal remedies:Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Penicillium roquefortii

Gastrointestinal infections, systemic infections and wound infections. Natural antifungal remedy:

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Pichia membranifaciens, Candida valida

Gastrointestinal and systemic infections. Natural antifungal remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Rhodotorula

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis, fungaemia, meningitis and peritonitis. Natural antifungal remedies:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Fungaemia, chorioretinitis, and oesophageal lesions. Natural antifungal remedies:

Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)

Sporothrix schenckii

Infection of the lymph glands, lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis, infections in the brain, joints and spine. Natural antifungal remedy:

Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

Torulaspora delbrueckii, Debaryomyces spp

Fungaemia. the presence of fungi or yeast in the bloodstream. Natural antifungal remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Hair, nail and skin infections, ringworm and tinea corporis. Natural antifungal remedies:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)
Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Trichophyton rubrum

Athlete’s foot, jock itch, nail infections and ringworm. Natural antifungal remedies:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Trichophyton simii

Athlete’s foot, jock itch, hair, nail and skin infections, ringworm, tinea capatis, tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Natural antifungal remedy:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)

Trichophyton tonsurans

Hair and scalp infections. Natural antifungal remedy:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)

Yarrowia lipolytica

Acute pancreatitis and fungaemia. Natural antifungal remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Zygosaccharomyces bailii

Systemic infection. Natural antifungal remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Medicinal plants with antifungal properties

Abuta
Acacia
Ajos kiro or Ajos caspi
Ajos sacha
Alisma
All spice
Aloe vera
Alum root
Andiroba
Andrographis
Angelica root
Anise
Arctic snow
Areca nut/seed
Arnica
Ashitaba
Ashwagandha
Astragalus
Aveloz
Bacopa
Balloon flower root
Banderol
Barberry
Basil
Bayberry
Bay Leaf
Bearberry
Bergamot
Betel nut
Bdellium gum
Bilberry
Birch
Bird cherry
Bissy nut
Bitter kola
Bitter leaf
Black cohosh
Black plum
Black seed
Black walnut
Blessed Thistle
Bluebell
Blueberry Leaf
Blue Flag
Blue Vervain
Blood root
Butcher’s broom
Bolaina or Mutamba bark
Borage
Boswellia
Bo tree figs
Bulrush
Burdock root
Butterbur
Calendula
Camphor
Cape ash
Capers
Caraway Seeds
Cardamom
Cascara sagrada
Catnip
Cats claw
Cattle tongue
Chaga mushrooms
Chamomile
Chancapuedra
Chaparral leaf
Chasteberry
Chebulic myrobalan
Chestnut leaf extract
Chickweed
Chilli pepper
Chinaberry
Chinese rhubarb root
Chinese yam
Chives
Chuchuhuasi
Cinchona bark
Cinquefoil
Cipura paludosa
Clavo huasca
Cleavers
Cloves
Cnidium monnieri seed
Coccinia
Coconut
Coltsfoot
Comfrey
Copaiba oil
Coriander
Corn silk
Couch grass
Cramp bark
Cryptolepis
Cubeb
Cumin
Cupuacu
Curry
Curry leaf plant
Cyani flowers
Damiana
Dandelion
Devil’s claw
Dill
Dogwood
Dragon’s blood
Drumstick
Echinacea
Elderberry
Elecampane
Ephedra sinica
Eucalyptus
Eyebright
Fagara
False daisy
False pepper
False unicorn
Fennel
Feverfew
Feverwort
Fig leaves
Figwort
Garam masala
Garcinia cambogia
Garlic
Gentian root
Ginger
Ginger Thomas
Gingko biloba
Ginseng
Goat’s rue
Golden rod
Golden seal root
Gotu kola
Grape seeds
Guanabana (Graviola)
Guayaba
Hawthorne berries
Holy basil
Honeysuckle
Hops
Horehound root
Horny goat weed
Horse chestnut
Horsetail
Ho Shou Wu
Hu Huang Lian
Hydrangea
Hyssop
Icoja
Indian gooseberry
Indian nettle
Indian tobacco
Iporuro
Japanese/Chinese Knotweed
Jasmine
Jergon sacha
Jiaogulan
Juniper Berries
Kava Kava
Kudzu root extract
Lady slipper
Land caltrop
Lavender
Lemon balm
Lemongrass
Linden
Liquorice root
Lobelia
Lomatium dissectum
Loquat leaf
Lungwort
Maca
Male Fern
Mandrake
Marigold
Marjoram
Marshmallow
Marsh marica
Meadowsweet
Milk thistle
Mint
Moringa
Motherwort
Mountain mint
Mugwort
Mullaca leaf
Mullein
Mushrooms
Mustard
Myrrh
Nasturtium
Neem leaves
Noni
Nutmeg
Oatstraw
Oje
Oleander leaf
Olive leaf
Oregon grape root
Oregano
Paico leaf
Paprika
Pan Pien Pien
Parruva brava
Parsley
Passionflower
Patchouli
Pau D’Arco
Peelu tree
Pennyroyal
Peppercorns
Pepperwort
Perilla leaves
Periwinkle
Phyllanthus
Pine
Pink cedar
Pippali fruit
Piri piri root
Plantain herb
Poke root
Prickly ash
Propolis
Purslane
Psyllium husks
Quassia
Queen of the meadow
Quisqualis indica
Red clover
Red sandalwood
Red raspberry leaf
Red raspberry seeds
Reed mace
Restharrow
Rhodiola rosea
Rock rose flowers
Rose geranium
Rosemary
Safflower
Saffron
Sage
Salba
Salt
Samento (cat’s claw)
Sarsaparilla
Sassafras
Savoury
Saw Palmetto berries
Schizandra
Scutellaria
Senega root
Senna
Shepherd’s purse
Shiric sanango
Siberian ginseng
Skull cap
Slippery elm
Sour plum
Spearmint
Squaw Vvne
Stinging nettle
St John’s wort
Stoneroot
Suma
Sumac
Tamanu oil
Tamarind
Tansy
Tarragon
Tea tree oil
Thyme
Torreya seed
Tree turmeric
Turkey berry
Turmeric
Umbrella leaf
Usnea
Uva Ursi
Valerian
Vanilla
Violet tree root
Water lily
White oak bark
White willow
Wild carrot
Wisteria
White cherry b ark
Wild strawberry leaf
Wild yam
Witch hazel
Wood betony
Wormseed
Wormwood
Yarrow
Yellow dock root
Yellow gentian
Yerba santa
Ylang Lang
Yohimbine
Zhi mu

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