Nail fungus: treatment with folk remedies

If you notice the first signs of fungus formation, you should not hope that everything will disappear just like that.

The longer the fungus lingers on your nails, the harder it is for the body to deal with the disease and the more difficult it will be to treat it.

toenail fungus

Of course, toenail fungus can be treated with folk remedies, as there are many of them. They can be used both as an additional tool and as the main tool in the course of treatment.

I will give several methods to treat nail fungus, all of them are natural and effective and, as they say, tested by our grandmothers, so you can not be afraid to use them.

Methods of treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies

  1. It is good to steam the sore spot in a solution of soda, then apply a compress with yellow sedum oil, leaving it on for twenty minutes. Soda solution - three liters of water, one tablespoon of soda. With twice a day of this procedure, the fungus disappears in a month.
  2. Second method. Place the affected areas in very rich brewed coffee, just being careful not to shake the grounds at the bottom. This solution is used to relieve or reduce pain in the legs.
  3. The third method against the fungus. As a solution, you can use strong wine vinegar, which is used to treat the nails at night. After this procedure, it is necessary to wrap your fingers in a clean towel or wear gloves soaked in vinegar.
  4. For thickening of the nail plate, kombucha is an effective remedy. It is necessary to cut a small piece of such a fungus and tie it all night to the affected area of the nail, it is advisable to bandage your finger at the same time. In the morning after such a compress, the nail will become more elastic and soft. By constantly repeating this procedure, the nails will become stronger.
  5. Effectively helps against fungal diseases crushed with peppermint salt, which should be applied between the toes. Soon, with frequent repetition of the procedure, the fungus disappears.
  6. In the treatment, it is possible to use salicylic ointment for fungus in the form of bubbles, after application, the affected area should be wrapped with polyethylene and not removed throughout the day. Repeat the procedure at night. After a period of three days, the skin will begin to peel off, but there should be no pain. In a week with systematic use of such a recipe, the fungus disappears.
  7. Another folk remedy for the treatment of nail fungus is a solution of milk thistle. This solution can be prepared as follows: keep the solution in a water bath for about 30 minutes, pour 1-2 tablespoons of whey with a glass of boiling water. After cooling, add this solution to a basin of water in which you need to smother the mushroom. With daily burning for 10 days, the disease will pass.

A few more folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus

  • It can be very useful for purifying the blood and certainly for boosting immunity in case of fungal diseases. An infusion containing two tablespoons of blackberry leaves and one tablespoon of calendula is very suitable for this purpose. For twenty minutes, the prepared mixture is heated in a steam bath, a tablespoon of this mixture is infused with a glass of boiling water. The resulting infusion after cooling should be drunk three times a day for half a glass.
  • You can use tea tree oil for nail fungus. By applying at intervals of twice every day, you will be able to get rid of the fungus in three months.
  • The chicken egg remedy works just as well. It is necessary to pour the egg with vinegar, then put it in a dark place. After dissolving the shell, it is necessary to remove the residual film. Then, when the mass becomes homogeneous, add oil to it. The ointment prepared in this way should be applied to the affected nails, which have previously been well steamed. Wrap with plastic wrap on top and secure with a bandage. When the nail lifts and softens, immediately cut off the affected area. Until the fungus disappears, the procedure must be repeated.
  • As a result of research, it was found that the fungus does not tolerate acidic habitats, so it is recommended to wipe the nails with vinegar to successfully fight them.
  • In addition, the fungus does not tolerate tangerine juice. It is recommended to wipe the affected areas with tangerine juice.
  • If the legs and feet are infected with fungus, baths should be used with water at summer temperature, in which one tablespoonful of salt and soda are placed, after which the feet are washed under running water.

Cruel treatment of nail fungus

  • In this method, for five minutes, the affected areas of the skin should be cleaned with a stiff brush, pre-soaked well with laundry soap. This method is quite painful, but when used, the skin is significantly cleansed of disease-causing parasites. You will need to do this procedure at least 5 - 7 times.
  • Finally, you can make a cure from vodka and resin from wild or common apricots. This mixture should be infused for three days in a dark place. It is recommended to shake the medicine before applying it to the nails and nail plates. It is worth noting that you can use unrefined sunflower oil as a substitute for apricot resin.

Before using folk methods to treat toenail fungus, be sure to consult a specialist, and preferably even one. We really only have one medicine, but unfortunately it can't always help us. Well, what else is left to do otherwise? Of course, turn to our elders. They always know what and how to treat, they will always tell you the right herbs and potions.