The prevalence of toenail fungus sometimes exceeds the frequency of flu and the statistics are scary - 20% of the world's population is faced with this disease, sometimes not knowing how to fight the infection.Is it surprising - fungal spores spread contagiously, and if you are close to an infected person, you find yourself at risk.
When there are no medicines or drugs in the world, village shamans and grandmothers who like to collect herbs try to fight any disease they encounter.Since that time, many traditional medicine recipes have been preserved;celandine is popular.This is a small yellow flower with four large petals and belongs to the Poppy family.Despite its modest size, the plant has a large number of medicinal properties, it can treat nail fungus, "cleanse the body" (as the name suggests) from warts, acne and scratches.
Treating toenail fungus is a long process that requires a lot of time and effort.A yeast infection will not go away on its own.Celandine will help to overcome this disease.
What are the benefits of celandine
It has long been proven by clinical and laboratory studies that celandine is an effective way to treat fungus.In addition to its cleansing properties, the flower is able to perform the following tasks:
- Protects the skin and body (if celandine is taken orally) from the effects of bacteria;
- Cleanse the body and remove bile, urine, waste and other toxins;
- Healing wounds;
- Eliminates spasms of various types, starting with hormonal imbalances in the body and ending with externally bruised muscles.It also has a positive effect on toothache;
- Protect your feet from swelling.
The spectrum of plant action is wide.Various uses are achieved by the presence in each flower of various substances and useful acids: ascorbic, malic, succinic, citric.Contains vitamins A and C.
How to take: simple recipe list
Celandine is not used in its pure form - in the form of flowers.Thanks to the main medical component, accidentally taken at a critical level and causing an overdose, a person will experience paralysis of the nervous system.In tablets and ointments based on celandine, sold in pharmacies, the correct dosage is observed.If someone prepares their own medicine, problems can arise.
There are types of treatment with celandine:
- Rub with oil;
- Preparation of compresses from oil;
- Ingestion using decoctions and juices.
Treatment is carried out in the form of an ointment or a collection of herbs bought in a pharmacy: as a rule, this is easier;usage recommendations are written on the back of any package.If you do not want to spend money, you can collect celandine yourself, then prepare the herb with cosmetic oil purchased at the pharmacy.For example, almond or peach oil.
The action of celandine against nail fungus is achieved through mixing with other products besides oil.For example, use baking soda.Fill the container with 3 liters of water and heat it to a temperature above zero.Keep the water warm, not hot.Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in water and soak your feet.You need to sit like this for 20 minutes, then apply oil to your nails: the moisture will have a softening effect on the skin, and the beneficial substances will be better absorbed.
To remove the fungus directly from the nail, it is recommended to steam your feet first, then, if possible, remove the infected area and apply oil.It will have a positive effect on the stressed nail plate and nourish it with the necessary substances for recovery.To forget about foot fungus, you need to carry out the procedure regularly - until the bitter end.
Celandine oil can be used without removing the fungus, just wipe the nail surface twice a day.Legs are steamed first.The oil rests on the feet for 15 minutes, then carefully removed with cotton.
A recipe for making a decoction of celandine
To prepare self-collected celandine, you need to put the flowers in a pot and add boiled and filtered water to the level of 2 centimeters.Then the pan is covered tightly (you can also wrap it just to be sure), put it in a dark place, and keep it for five days to a week.It is important to comply with the requirements of complete sound insulation.
When the appointed time has passed, the decoction is filtered and the grass is removed.In a 1:1 ratio, add vegetable oil, preferably filtered, pour into a glass container and place in a dark place.
You can add baking soda or other friendly ingredients to the soup.For example, mix celandine flowers with iodine or tea tree essential oil.
Compress with dissolved celandine
If you need to affect the toes and the surface of the feet, it is allowed to make gauze or plastic compresses: the lotion stays on the feet all day, has a positive effect.Such treatment does not conflict with the normal flow of life, does not cause difficulties when walking, provided that the shoes are wide and comfortable.Not every compressor can interact with the fungus all day;many only wear off within a few hours and leave an extract on the nail.
It is allowed to moisten gauze in celandine oil or in a mixture with other substances:
- Vinegar;
- 70% alcohol.Take 250 milliliters of alcohol, add 15 drops of prepared celandine oil.The mixture is infused for 24 hours, then it is ready to use in the form of a compress or a simple rub.The advantage of adding alcohol is that the results of the tincture can be seen after only a few weeks.
- tea tree essential oil;
- Vegetable oil in a 1:1 ratio after cooking in a water bath (hold for 3 hours).The prepared liquid is cooled and infused;Compress should be made twice a day - morning and evening.
- Iodilin (sold over the counter in pharmacies).
When using a compress, the application must be tied to the leg so that the treatment does not go to waste.Getting rid of foot fungus is a complex and time-consuming process, but if you regularly use the methods listed above, you will be able to forget about this disease.
If you don't want to use the compress and leftover gauze again, you can rub the affected area with the described mixture.The oil releases its juice in about 20 minutes, is absorbed into the nail and destroys the fungal spores.Perseverance, hard work and responsibility for health will be faithful companions during treatment.
Contraindications
When using celandine (especially in pure form), remember that the plant is poisonous;excess causes spasms in the limbs.The main ingredient, chelidonine, and its chemical compounds cause similar effects.A small concentration of poison helps a person, but a higher concentration causes insurmountable consequences.
If celandine nectar enters the animal's body, at first the animal feels depressed, then dies due to complete paralysis of the nervous system.The effect of an overdose of celandine on a person is no different.If the treatment includes celandine, keep the medicine hidden in a place that is safe from children and pets.Do not forget about your own caution and consult a doctor before use - the fungus, which is in the stage of loss, can cause other problems in the feet that go beyond the feet.