Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm affects skin on our body (Tinea corporis), scalp (Tinea capitis), groin area (Tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or feet (Tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot). There are often several patches of ringworm on our skin at once.
Causes, Incidence and Risk factors
Ringworm is a common skin disorder, especially among children, but it affects people of all ages. Although its name suggests otherwise, it is caused by a fungus, not a worm.
Many bacteria and fungi live on our body. Some of these are useful to our body. Others multiply rapidly and form infections. Ringworm occurs when a particular type of fungus grows and multiplies anywhere on our skin, scalp or nails.
Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed from one person to the next by direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated items like combs, unwashed clothing and shower or pool surfaces. You can also catch ringworm from pets that carry the fungus. Cats are common carriers.
The fungi that cause ringworm thrive in warm, moist areas. Ringworm is more likely when you have frequent wetness (such as from sweating) and minor injuries to skin, scalp or nails.
Symptoms
- Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches which blister and ooze. The patches often have sharply-defined edges. They are often redder around the outside with normal skin tone in center. This creates appearance of a ring. our skin may also appear unusually dark or light.
- When our scalp or beard is infected, head will have bald patches.
- If nails are infected, they become discolored, thick, and even crumble.
Role of Noni in Ringworm
Noni contains all the vitamins like vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin E. It contains all the trace minerals. A number of major components are identified in the Noni plant such as scopoletin, octoanoic acid, potassium, vitamin C, terpenoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones (such as nordamnacanthal, morindone, rubiadin, and rubiadin-1-methyl ether, anthraquinone glycoside), sitosterol, carotene, vitamin A, flavone glycosides, linoleic acid, Alizarin, amino acids, acubin, L-asperuloside, caproic acid, caprylic acid, ursolic acid, rutin and a putative proxeronine.
How Noni works ?
The natural integrity of Noni is only part of the reason for its effectiveness. There are two additional reasons contributing to Noni's effectiveness for a broad range of conditions:
1.Unique Combinations of Substances
For a fruit, Noni has an impressive combination of ingredients. It has rich complement of vitamins and minerals; including A, B vitamins (including the rare B-12), C, E, Iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, zinc and several trace minerals. It also has 17 of 20 amino acids. Terpenes, fungicides, adaptogens, glycosides, polysaccharides and other unique ingredients that even in small amounts have significant physiological effects are in Noni. Studies show that NONI stimulates the immune system, regulates proper cell function, increases the ability of cells to absorb and utilize nutrients, inhibits tumor growth, and regenerates damaged cells. Probably the most unique ingredient is an alkaloid called xeronine. Xeronine has several important functions including regulating the many proteins in the body, activating inactive enzymes and improving cellular function. Noni also contains a substance called proxeronine, which can be stored in liver according to Dr. Ralph Heinecke. Proxeronine, in turn, can be used to make xeronine, as needed.
2.Synergy of its Substances
The many known, and even some of the unknown substances, come together in a way that supports the needs of many of our internal systems, concurrently. As the word synergy implies, these substances work far better in combination than they do separately. Many of the ingredients in Noni are found in varying amounts in other foods or herbs. There seems to be no known food or herb with either the rich list of substances or the high amounts of key substances all put together in one super food. Noni aids the body's natural healing abilities.
Recommended Dosage
Divine Noni Concentrate
5ml morning and 5ml evening for 3 days. Then
10ml morning and 10ml evening for next 3 days. Then
15ml morning and 15ml evening for next 8 months.
