Learn how to make home remedies for nail fungus and put an end to this annoying problem once and for all.
It’s also worth mentioning that for home remedies for nail fungus to be effective, you need to file down the infected area (and then discard it) and boil all towels used in the treatment. Sterilize the materials you use (files, pliers, and/or nail scissors) before beginning and repeat the process after use.
1. Clove alcohol
This recipe can also be used as an air freshener, insect repellent (for the skin), and to repel ants and flies, and is, of course, also a home remedy for nail fungus:
Cloves: 1 tablespoon;
Grain alcohol: 1 liter.
preparation
Mix the two ingredients, place them in a jar with a lid and let them stand for 5 months.
After this time, strain to remove the cloves and return the mixture to the glass.
It is ready to use (keep tightly closed).
Since it takes quite a long time to prepare, it is recommended to prepare more than one recipe so that you always have it at home due to its many uses and benefits.
2. Cachaça and Nelken
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This mixture also has several purposes, such as treating toothache, constipation (mix with moisturizer and apply to the abdomen in circular motions), and relieving muscle pain (the same procedure, only the mixture should be mixed with a balm or vegetable oil and massaged into the painful areas).
Ingredients
Nelken: 50 Gramm
Cachaça: 1 Liter.
Mix the two ingredients, place them in a jar with a lid and let them stand for 1 week.
There is no need to exert yourself.
It will be ready for use within a week.
3. Homemade clove oil with olive oil
Clove oil has analgesic, antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties. Therefore, it is ideal for combating nail fungus:
Ingredients
Cloves: 30 grams;
Extra virgin olive oil: 200 ml.
preparation
Mix the two ingredients and cook in a water bath for 1 hour;
Strain the preparation and store it in a sterilized glass container;
Apply this oil to your nails to treat fungal infections and chilblains.
Repeat the process three times a day, once before bedtime.
To use, make a thick paste with a few drops of water or another cleanser of your choice and apply it to the affected area. Leave it on for 1 hour, then wash the area thoroughly. Repeat this daily until the problem disappears.
5. Baking soda, Epsom salt and hydrogen peroxide
To enhance the effect of bicarbonate, you can use the following mixture in more severe cases. Note:
Ingredients
preparation
Mix the ingredients in a small container and soak the affected nail.
Let stand for 10 minutes, remove and wash;
Repeat this at least three times a day until healing is complete.
6. Mouthwash and alcohol vinegar
Mix one part vinegar with one part mouthwash in a small bowl. For example, use 1 full cup of each ingredient. Apply it to the foot or hand with the affected nail and let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it off. This home remedy for nail fungus should be used 3 times daily until the fungus disappears.
7. Hot vinegar
You can also use warm alcohol-based vinegar to treat nail fungus. Simply heat a cup of vinegar, pour it into the designated container or basin, and dip your nail in it. Let it cool and dry thoroughly without washing. Repeat the process three times a day. If your skin is sensitive, you can dilute it in warm water.
8. Essential oils
Essential oils have many benefits, and some have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties. Lavender, tea tree, garlic, oregano, orange, and clove oils are considered the best home remedies for nail fungus.
The advantage is that they’re easy to find in health food stores. Simply soak a cotton ball with the oil of your choice and leave it on the affected nail for at least an hour three times a day.
9. Lemon
Lemon is an effective home remedy for nail fungus and for your body. But be careful when using this recipe to avoid discoloring your skin. Always follow this procedure and wash the treated area and your hands thoroughly. Be sure to apply sunscreen to these areas, as they are more sensitive. Apply a few drops of lemon juice and leave on for 30 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Avoid sun exposure during treatment.
Remember that every body is unique and may respond differently to treatment. To achieve the above-mentioned results, it is also necessary to combine physical activity with a healthy and balanced diet.
Before trying home remedies for ringworm, you should consult a doctor to assess its severity. Take the opportunity to ask if one of these remedies is possible. In some cases, special treatments and even medications are necessary.
