It is used externally on the skin for a variety of problems and is also used to treat rheumatism, eczema, ringworm, athletes foot, cold sores, psoriasis, wart, chronic syphilitic sores, infected burn wounds, slow healing ulcers and skin infections. It is a powerful spermicide - killing male sperm cells - and has great anti-inflammatory action as well as fever relieving qualities and helping Scalp psoriasis in children |