What Are Flowers of Sulfur Used for?

Human Disorders

• Flowers of sulfur provides an alternative to traditional medical treatment for a variety of human disorders. Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by mites. The symptoms include inflammation and an itchy rash. Some people claim that it can be effectively treated with flowers of sulfur when it is applied as an ointment. It is sometimes used to treat eczema, an autoimmune skin problem, and diaper rash. Taken orally, flowers of sulfur can act as a laxative.

Veterinary Uses

• Fleas can cause extreme discomfort to cats, dogs and horses. Some animals will develop sores on their skin from the bites. Flowers of sulfur is sometimes used as an alternative to conventional medical treatments to treat several veterinary issues. Some people use it to kill fleas and soothe sore skin. The sulfur powder can be sprinkled over the entire animal. It needs to reach the skin. For other skin conditions, a small amount ingested daily may help control the itchiness. Flowers of sulfur is also used as alternative medicine to treat mud fever, a serious infection that strikes horses.

Agricultural Uses

• Certain bacteria and fungi can strike plants and entire crops. The practice of dry or wet dusting with flowers of sulfur on vineyards, hops and other crops is done to prevent these diseases, according to Sherman V.Thomson, extension plant pathologist, and Scott C. Ockey, plant disease diagnostician, both at Utah State University.

Flowering Garden Plants

• Powdery mildew can infect your home garden plants. This is a fungus that is common in damp conditions. It is most often seen on roses, dahlias, zinnias, lilacs and delphiniums. Mildew causes white blotches, which resemble powder, on leaves; Left untreated, black speckles will appear. It prohibits the buds from opening and will weaken the plant. Flowers of sulfur can successfully treat mildew when it is sprayed on the plant.