The prevalence of toenail fungus sometimes exceeds the frequency of colds, and scary statistics: 20% of the world's population faces the disease, sometimes not knowing how to fight the infection.It's no wonder: fungal spores spread contagiously, and if you're near an infected person you're at risk.
When there were no medicines or medicines in the world, village healers and grandmothers who loved to collect herbs tried to fight any disease they encountered.From those times, many recipes of traditional medicine 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 huge number of medicinal properties, it can cure nail fungus, "cleanse the body" (as the name suggests) from warts, pimples and scratches.
Toenail fungus treatment is a long process that requires a lot of time and effort.A fungal infection does not go away on its own.Celandine will help overcome the disease.
What are the benefits of celandine
It has long been proven by clinical and laboratory studies that celandine is a completely effective means of treating fungi.In addition to its cleansing properties, the flower is able to perform the following tasks:
- Protect the skin and body (if celandine is taken orally) from the effects of bacteria;
- Cleanse the body and eliminate bile, urine, other wastes and toxins;
- Heal wounds;
- Remove spasms of various types, starting with hormonal imbalances inside the body and ending with a bruised muscle externally.It also has a positive effect on toothache;
- Protect your feet from swelling.
The spectrum of action of the plant is broad.A variety of uses is achieved by the presence in each flower of various useful substances and acids: ascorbic, malic, succinic, citric.Contains vitamins A and C.
How to take it: a list of simple recipes
Celandine is not used in its pure form, in the form of flowers.Due to the main medicinal component, accidentally taken to a critical level and causing an overdose, a person will suffer from paralysis of the nervous system.In tablets and ointments based on celandine, sold in pharmacies, the correct dose is observed.If a person prepares his own medicine, problems can arise.
There are types of treatment with celandine:
- Rubbing with oil;
- Preparation of oil compresses;
- Ingestion using decoctions and juices.
Treatment is carried out in the form of an ointment or a collection of herbs purchased in a pharmacy - as a rule, it is more convenient;recommendations for use are written on the back of each package.If you do not want to spend money, you can collect celandine yourself, subsequently preparing the herb with cosmetic oil purchased at the pharmacy.For example, almond or peach oil.
The action of celandine against nail fungus is achieved by mixing with other products other than oil.For example, use baking soda.Fill a container with 3 liters of water and heat it to a temperature above freezing.The water stays warm, not hot.Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in water and soak your feet.You need to sit like this for 20 minutes, and then apply the oil to your nails - the moisture will have a softening effect on the skin, and the beneficial substances will be absorbed better.
To remove fungus directly from the nails, it is recommended to first steam the feet well, then, if possible, remove the infected areas and apply the oil.It will have a positive effect on depressed nails and nourish them with the substances necessary for recovery.To forget about foot fungus, you need to carry out the procedure regularly, until the end.
Celandine oil can be used without removing the fungus, simply by cleaning the surface of the nails twice a day.The legs are pre-steamed.The oil remains on the foot for 15 minutes, then it is carefully removed with a cotton swab.
Recipe for preparing a decoction of celandine
To prepare the harvested celandine yourself, you need to put the flowers in a saucepan and add boiled, filtered water to a level of 2 centimeters.Then the pan is closed hermetically (you can also wrap it for safety), put in a dark place and stored for five days or a week.It is important to respect the conditions of complete sound insulation.
Once the pre-established time has passed, the decoction is filtered and the herb removed.In a 1:1 ratio, add vegetable oil, preferably refined, pour into a glass container and place in a dark place.
You can add baking soda or any other friendly substance to the broth.For example, mix celandine flowers with iodine or tea tree essential oil.
Compresses with dissolved celandine
If it is necessary to act on the toes and the surface of the foot, it is allowed to make gauze or plastic compresses: the lotions remain on the foot all day, having a positive effect.Such treatment does not go against the normal flow of life, does not cause difficulty in walking, provided that the shoes are spacious and comfortable.Not all compresses are able to interact with the fungus throughout the day;many simply consume within a few hours and release the extract onto the nails.
It is allowed to moisten the gauze in celandine oil or mixed with other substances:
- Vinegar;
- 70% alcohol.Take 250 ml of alcohol, add 15 drops of prepared celandine oil.The mixture is infused for 24 hours, then becomes ready for use in the form of a compress or simple rubbing.The advantage of adding alcohol is that the dyeing result is visible after just a few weeks.
- Tea tree essential oil;
- Vegetable oil in a 1:1 ratio after cooking in a bain-marie (duration 3 hours).The prepared liquid is cooled and infused;the compress must be carried out twice a day: morning and evening.
- Iodilin (sold freely in pharmacies).
When applying a compress, the application must be fixed to the foot so that the treatment is not useless.Getting rid of foot fungus is a complex and time-consuming process, but if you regularly apply the methods listed above, you will be able to forget about the disease.
If you do not want to use waste compresses and gauze again, you can rub the affected area with the mixtures described.The oil releases its juices in about 20 minutes, is absorbed by the nail and destroys the fungal spores.Diligence, hard work and responsibility for health will become faithful companions during treatment.
Contraindications
When using celandine (especially in its pure form), remember that the plant is poisonous;an overdose causes cramps in the limbs.The main substance, chelidonine, and its chemical compounds cause a similar effect.A small concentration of poison helps a person, but a higher concentration causes consequences that are difficult to deal with.
If celandine nectar enters the body of an animal, at first the animal feels depressed, then it 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, make sure that the drug is hidden in a safe place out of reach of children and pets.Don't forget your caution and consult a doctor before use: the fungus, which is in the process of disappearing, can cause other leg problems that go beyond the foot.