Athlete's Foot Vinegar

2 Garlic bulbs
1/2 cup fresh or dried calendula petals
1/4 cup fresh comfrey root
Hulls of 3 fresh black walnuts, chopped or 1/2 oz. black walnut tincture
Vinegar, about two cups
2 tsp. tea tree oil


Place garlic in a blender along with the calendula petals, comfrey root and black walnut hulls or tincture. Pour the mixture into a jar, and add the tea tree oil. Keep in a dark place for two weeks. Strain. Shake well before using.

To treat Athlete's foot, dab solution on affected area several times a day. You may wish to wear dark socks when undergoing this treatment as the black walnut can stain white socks.

Anti-fungal Salve

1/2 cup garlic oil
1/2 cup calendula oil
3/4 oz. beeswax
20 drops tea tree essential oil
1 tsp. black walnut tincture

Combine the garlic and calendula oils and gently warm them. Melt the beeswax into the oils. Add the essential oil and tincture. Stir well. Pour into salve containers while still warm.