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Q. I soaked my foot in a pan of warm water containing half a cup of cornmeal several times over several weeks. Now the big toenail that was infected with fungus is growing out normally. How does this remedy work?
A. We have no idea. Others have told us that they too have had success against nail fungus by soaking feet in warm cornmeal mush.
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This is interesting but would like to know how long the foot was soaked (10 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.) in the mix and also how severe was the nail fungus.
Is it possible that the cornmeal mush is acting as a poultice, the way bread soaked in milk and placed on a wound would 'draw' the infection?
Corn is an incomplete protein, so is rice, when combined these two form a complete
protein via complementing the amino acids. Perhaps it's the aminos that work, or the
lime usually added to corn.
Cornmeal is also used as a treatment for chinch bugs. My neighbor used it with success.
Corn gluten is used as a pre-emergent weed killer. If it can prevent germination of seeds, it's logical it could have an effect on fungal growth as well. Just a thought.
Corn meal spread around a plant suffering from fungus will remedy the problem.
Horticultural or whole grain ground cornmeal is a natural fungus fighter for plants as well as human nails. Put 1” of cornmeal in a flat pan that’s large enough for your feet. Add enough room temperature water to cover the cornmeal. Let sit for an hour then add warm water for comfort, enough to cover the feet and soak for about 2 hours.