Tinea barbae is a fungal infection of the skin. This affects the area shaven and the neck. The skin develops rashes and itches a lot. Commonly it is called barbers itch. Though, this fungal infection is also called Sycosis Barbae and Ringworm of the beard. As the name barbers itch suggests; this infection is caused by a barber’s razor and is contagious. This disease has the ability to spread to other parts of the body as well. It is caused by a pathogen called T. verrucosum. This is the reason it is suggested to shave at home; as there some barbers who do not practice hygiene.

Margosa (neem) is a very potent herbal treatment for barbers itch. The leaves of this plant are natural antiseptic. They should be squeezed and the juice extracted. This juice should be applied to the affected area. Relief would come in a few days. This fungal infection of the skin is also known as Sycosis Barbae and Sycosis. Spilanthes mauritiana root is also an affective remedy for barbers itch. The roots should be grinded and a paste made of it. This paste should be applied to the infected area. It would soothe the skin and relief would come in a few days.

Chicken pox occurs usually in children (3 to 4 years of age) and is very contagious. The attack is severe in older children. The symptoms appear in the form of a rash on the skin and it is red in color. Though, they appear usually on the upper portion of the back and chest. In really serious cases these spots may appear on the face and scar it or life. In other words if the attack is severe the person would become a scar face. They keep occurring and drying up till seventeen days. The sore ripens fast and has a wet exterior.

This ailment is treatable herbally. Brown vinegar is very essential in treating chicken pox. Add half a cup of brown vinegar to Luke warm bathing water; this would give relief from the irritation of the ailment. An oatmeal bath stops the irritation caused by chicken pox. A few other herbal remedies for chicken pox are the use of boiled green pea water and baking soda. The child should be given a sponge with baking soda; so that when it dries up the child would refrain from itching.

The above mentioned herbal remedies are proven and side effect free. Besides, they are cost friendly also. The many people who have tried these herbal remedies would vouch for their efficacy.

Canker sores are referred to those ulcers which appear in the mouth lining. They are excruciating and susceptible. Mouth sore are common due to canker sores. In medical terminology they are called Aphthous Stomatitis. Drinking and eating becomes a very painful effort. They occur in all age limits and are not contagious and can relapse after healing completely also. What causes these sores is still a topic of study; however, it is assumed that improper bowel movement is a major cause of canker sores. Others debate that these sores are caused by the deficiency of certain nutrients. However, that may be; canker sores are very- very troublesome.

However, there are some herbal and home remedies to cure canker sores. It is imperative that you rinse your mouth with juice frequently. Alum is also very effective in treating canker sores. Apply it twice daily to the affected area. It abates the pain and hastens healing; the same goes with baking powder; either in a paste form or powdered form. Gargling with grape fruit juice twice daily is also very effective for the herbal treatment of canker sores. The other herbal treatment for canker sores would cause the mouth lining to smart; however, it is a very effective herbal treatment. You would need to gargle twice daily with onion juice.