ðə stˈɛm dʒˈuːs hɐz ˈɔːlsoʊ bˌɪn jˈuːzd tə tɹˈiːt ˈæθliːts fˈʊt; ɪts fˌʌŋɡɪsˈaɪdəl kwˈɔlᵻɾiz hɐvbɪn saɪəntˈɪfɪkli vˈɛɹᵻfˌaɪd.
The stem juice has also been used to treat athlete's foot; its fungicidal qualities have been scientifically verified.