Nail fungus prevents many people from living a full life. Constant itching and visual alteration of the nails will provide discomfort and shyness for the entire duration of the illness. The opportunity to see a doctor about this problem is not at all. That's what folk medicine offers for the treatment of nail fungus.
Treatment of fungus in the home
Our grandmothers, without hesitation, will answer the question of how to cure the nail fungus with folk remedies. And all because the pantry of nature has provided us with a lot of medicinal plants, which, moreover, do not need to go far. And those components that supplement the action of natural remedies, for sure, are in any home medicine cabinet.
Folk recipes from fungus
Birch tar. This substance is able not only to scare away annoying insects, but since ancient times is used in many areas of traditional medicine. In the fight against nail fungus, it is used as an ointment. Apply it twice a day to the place where the fungus parasitizes. The course of treatment lasts two weeks, but if the fungus returns, the course can be repeated.
Rowan leaves. Grinded fresh mint leaves are applied as a compress on the areas of the skin infected with fungus and nails. Apply such a compress is every two days for a month.
Iodine. A simple but reliable folk remedy for the treatment of the nail fungus is ordinary iodine. Treatment lasts three weeks. It is applied with a cotton swab on the nails and the affected skin around.
Salt. Equally simple, but no less powerful folk remedy for the fungus - warm salt baths with the addition of soda. For this:
- For a glass of warm water take one teaspoon of soda and salt, stir until completely dissolved.
- Then lower the fungus infected areas of the body in the bath for 30 minutes.
- After this procedure, the skin should be rinsed from the solution with clean water.
Natural butter. In a softened form, the oil is rubbed with garlic in a one to one ratio. The resulting mixture is applied not too abundantly on skin areas infected with fungus. After the oil has absorbed, it is necessary to wash off the remnants of the mixture. This procedure is carried out once a day until the fungus disappears.
Alcohol. Nail fungus can be cured with folk remedies based on alcohol. One of the most effective means - a solution of vodka, lemon juice and manganese:
- The glass is filled with vodka for three quarters, add a half teaspoon of manganese potassium and a whole teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Add water to the glass was full.
- After mixing everything and getting a homogeneous solution, it is put in the refrigerator for 5 days.
- After this, the obtained tincture can lubricate diseased areas of the skin and nails twice a day until the fungus disappears.
Baths with vinegar. 9% vinegar is added to warm water in a ratio of 1/8 if the fungus is on the hands, and 1/3 if the foot is affected by the fungus. Pre-skinned need to steam out in hot water, then you can take these baths. Do this every two days for two weeks.
Tar soap. Another good tool that allows you to get rid of the fungus in just a week, is based on the use of tar soap. They need to thoroughly soap the affected area, apply salt from the top (it will stick to the soap) and then wrap everything around with a cloth or bandage. This compress should be left for 10-12 hours, and the procedure itself can be done
The treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies is often even more effective than the use of pharmacy ointments and solutions. The main plus of folk recipes from the fungus in their simplicity and cheapness. Therefore, if the stage of the fungal disease is not yet critical, do not rush to see a doctor. You can help yourself on your own. The main thing, remember that you should not get upset if the fungus appears again. It is peculiar to sometimes come back and the period for complete disposal of the fungus can take up to 6 months, regardless of the chosen remedies.