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Useful herbal remedy for toe nail fungusToe nail fungus [Onychomycosis] is the discoloration of the toe nail generally green or yellow. This is caused by a fungus. There are many herbs that will cure the toe nail fungus. They are given below.
Many herbs are topically antifungal. The context in which the herbs are used is also important. A five minute pre-soak in hot water, open up the infected tissues and allows the herbs to penetrate the skin better. Also important is to examine the factors that might make one susceptible to the infection. Fungus occurs naturally on the skin, but the immune system usually keeps it from penetrating. Antibiotic use also strains the immune system in the gut and can leave the periphery weak and susceptible to infection. The berberine containing herbs work topically as antifungal. The green hulls of black walnut are tremendously antifungal but stain the skin black. Usnea and Spilanthes dan also be used. Thuja has also been used as tincture or infused oil. Lavender essential oil which is safe to put directly on the skin and nail has antifungal properties. Propolis is strongly antibacterial and antifungal. Thyme essential is antifungal but should be diluted with oil before applying to skin. Horsetail can be used as a tea for its nutrient rich Silica which helps build skin and nail and is also slightly antifungal. The tea should be kept overnight in the fridge after cooling so the minerals are given more time to be absorbed into the water. As a Tea we need to put one teaspoon of ground herb to eight ounze of water. Wait for15 min. cool for one hour. Place it in fridge for one night. We should take four ounce three times a day. Tea tree oil - this should be applied directly to the nails by Q-tip two times a day. Garlic oil also can be used as it is antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal. Larrea tridentata Fresh is best. It is available only in Southwest. HerbPharm makes a wonderful extract of the leaf and flower. This can be applied topically or add it to a small amount of warm water and use this as a soak for your hands and feet. vinegar. We should make sure that it has an acid content of 4% and above it must be applied immediately after a shower when the skin is soft and supple. We should apply it regularly once a day for six months. We should apply 2 drops on the side of the nail and 1 drop on the base of the nail.
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