Cornmeal for Foot Fungus

While on my quest to find nail fungus treatments that actually worked, one of the areas I focused on was home remedies. Home remedies are appealing because you most likely already have what you need to begin treating fungus today. Also, home remedies can be extremely cheap and don’t require you to go to a doctor or even the store.

Out of all of the home remedies, one that really caught my attention was cornmeal. It intrigued me and I had to learn more. So, I decided I will compile all of my findings into this one article to save you time and energy.

In this article, I will cover cornmeal, whether it cures toenail and foot fungus, how to use it, and if it works. I hope that you will find my research helpful and useful. Be sure to read to the end because I left a bonus tip for you.

What Is Cornmeal

Cornmeal is a coarse ground flour (meal) from dried maize also called corn. It has been a staple food for decades and has been commonly used for food in countries such as Mexico, Romania, and Italy. Nowadays, cornmeal is commonly found in most pantries and can easily be purchased at the store.

But, did you know cornmeal can have more uses than just in the kitchen? Many people are reporting that they have used it to treat toenail fungus. There are many types of cornmeal and you may be wondering which one should I use for fungus on my feet?

Types of Cornmeal

There are various types of cornmeal which include the following:

Blue cornmeal is a blue or sometimes violet-colored cornmeal. It gets it’s color because it comes from grinding blue corn and typically has a sweet flavor. This cornmeal consists of dried kernels that have been ground into a fine texture.

Steel-ground cornmeal which is the one most people in the United States probably have in their pantries now. This cornmeal has the husk and germ of the maize kernel almost completely removed.

Stone-ground cornmeal is also popular in the U.S. and retains some of the hull and germ which helps retain more flavor and nutrition.

White cornmeal is more common in parts of Africa and in the Southern United States. It is derived from white corn and can be used to make dishes such as cornbread.

Which Cornmeal for Nail Fungus?

As you can tell there are a lot of different types of cornmeal out there. But which one should you use for toenail fungus? Honestly, the ones that everyone is reporting to have used is just the kind they pick up at the store which is typically steel-ground, stone-ground, or white cornmeal. This gives you options in case your store does not carry a specific one.

How Does Cornmeal Work for Fungus?

Now where did this idea of cornmeal working for fungus come from? The answer is actually pretty interesting. It might shock you but cornmeal for fungus originally reported to work for gardeners who were using cornmeal to keep away black-spot fungus for in roses. For years, these gardeners were using cornmeal to keep fungus away from their crops.

The real question though is does it work for fungus and what studies have been done to prove it? Well, there has been a lot of anecdotal evidence that people reported cornmeal got rid of the fungus in not only their crops but also on their feet and nails.

Universities have furthered these studies and it has been inconclusive. Studies showed some people reporting cornmeal being successful for their crops and feet while others reported no benefits.

Even though the results are not guaranteed, cornmeal still may be a good option for some. Since cornmeal is so inexpensive and most likely already in your house, it could be worth trying to see how your feet react. Below, there will be exact instructions on how some people have successfully used cornmeal for their fungus-ridden feet.

How to Use Cornmeal for Nail Fungus

People who have reported success with cornmeal as an anti-fungal treatment used it in variations of different foot soaks. The most common method is to use a foot tub that fits both of your feet.

Add a one-inch layer of cornmeal to a foot tub and then add hot water to the cornmeal and let the water cool and mix naturally with the cornmeal until it turns into a paste. Soak your feet in this paste for about an hour. You can periodically add warm water to the tub to make it more comfortable and effective.

After, rinse the paste off of your feet and thoroughly pat dry with a towel. You will want to perform this soak at least once a week.

Our Verdict on Cornmeal for Fungus

Now, I know what you’re probably thinking… an hour foot soak? Inconclusive studies?

I know… there are faster solutions to this type of issue with proven results. There are many great products that can treat nail fungus quickly. In fact, I even compiled a list of some of the best and highly-review nail fungus treatments in this article.