An agent that kills or inhibits fungi, or a compound that inhibits either a dermatomycosis like ringworm or athlete's foot, or one that inhibits Candida albicans either externally as a douche or internally as a systemic antifungal. Examples: Nystatin, griseofulvin, Tabebuia. Also: Antifungals

	Athletes Foot The Condition "...Treatment & Prevention Antifungal drugs may be used to fight the infection..." Recommendation Ginger Root "Ginger is a strong antifungal..." Bacterial Dysbiosis Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract "Citrus seed extract may be a desirable first line of treatment because of its broad spectrum of antibacterial, antifungal and antiprotozoan benefits..." Eczema Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract "...One advantage in the use of grapefruit seed extract over conventional antibiotics lies in its antifungal activity..." Esophagitis The Condition "...Treatment & Prevention Treatment is is directed at the cause and may include: antibiotics, antiviral, or antifungal medications for infections; medications to treat underlying conditions, such as GERD or diabetes; maintaining a healthy lifestyle; surgery to repair the esophagus..." Glossitis The Condition "...Antibiotics, antifungal medications, or other antimicrobials may be prescribed if the cause of glossitis is an infection..." Histoplasmosis The Condition "...Treatment & Prevention Antifungal medications are used to treat severe cases of acute histoplasmosis and all cases of chronic and disseminated disease..." Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) Recommendation Neem "...It is also an antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial herb..." Oil of Oregano As A Treatment "...Some of these volatile oils have been shown to have strong antifungal and anthelmintic ("anti-worming") activities..." Onion As A Treatment "...Reasons For Use Among the more well known medicinal uses of onion are antihypercholesterolemia (lowering high cholesterol), hypoglycemic (lowering blood sugar) and as an antifungal..." Pau D'Arco / Taheebo As A Treatment "...Source Extracts of Pau D'arco are used in antifungal, antimicrobial and general immune enhancing products..." Pneumonia Recommendation Conventional Drug Use "...Fungal pneumonias are treated with specific antifungal drugs..." Propolis As A Treatment "...Because of its antibacterial and antifungal qualities it is a frequent ingredient in salves, lozenges, chewing gum and toothpastes..." Sjogren's Syndrome The Condition "...Candidiasis is treated with antifungal drugs..." Vaginitis/Vaginal Infection Recommendation Boric Acid "...[Antifungal agents vs..." Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) The Condition "...Antifungal therapy for coccidioidomycosis often is less certain than for other fungal diseases..." Yeast / Candida Infection Recommendation Garlic "Liberal consumption of garlic, ginger, cinnamon and other aromatic herbs can have significant antifungal activity..."

Last updated: Nov 14, 2009