The prevalence of toenail fungus sometimes exceeds the frequency of colds and the statistics are alarming: 20% of the world's population faces this disease, sometimes without knowing how to combat it.It's no surprise: Fungal spores spread infectiously, and if you're around an infected person, you're at risk.
When there were no medicines or drugs in the world, village healers and grandmothers, who loved to collect herbs, tried to fight any disease they found.Many traditional medicine recipes have been preserved since then;celandine is popular.It 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, pimples and scratches.
Treating toenail fungus 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 fungus.In addition to its cleansing properties, the flower is capable of performing 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 waste and toxins;
- Heal wounds;
- It eliminates spasms of various types, from hormonal imbalances inside the body to a bruised muscle on the outside.It even 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: a list of simple recipes.
Celandine is not used in its pure form, in the form of flowers.Thanks to the main medicinal component, which is accidentally taken at a critical level and causes an overdose, a person will suffer from paralysis of the nervous system.In tablets and ointments based on celandine sold in pharmacies, the correct dosage is observed.If a person prepares his own medicine, problems may arise.
There are types of treatment with celandine:
- Rub with oil;
- Preparation of oil compresses;
- Ingestion through 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, this is more convenient;Recommendations for use are written on the back of any package.If you don't want to spend money, you can collect celandine yourself, and 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 by mixing it 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 zero.The water remains 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 better absorbed.
To eliminate fungus directly from the nails, it is recommended to first steam the feet well and then, if possible, remove the infected areas and apply oil.It will have a positive effect on depressed nail plates 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 cleaning the surface of the nails twice a day.The legs are previously steamed.The oil remains on the foot for 15 minutes and is then carefully removed with a cotton swab.
Recipe for making a decoction of celandine.
To prepare the collected celandine yourself, you need to put the flowers in a saucepan and add boiled and filtered water to a level of 2 centimeters.Then you seal the pan tightly (you can even wrap it to be safe), place it in a dark place, and store it for five days to a week.It is important to comply with the conditions of total acoustic insulation.
When the appointed time has passed, the decoction is filtered and the herb is removed.In a ratio of 1:1, add vegetable oil, preferably refined, pour into a glass container and place in a dark place.
It is possible to 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 affect the fingers and the surface of the foot, it is permissible to make gauze or plastic compresses: lotions remain on the foot all day and have a positive effect.This treatment does not go against the usual course of life, it does not cause difficulties when walking, provided that the shoes are roomy and comfortable.Not all compresses can interact with the fungus throughout the day;many simply wear off within a few hours and release the extract onto the nails.
It is permissible 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 and is then ready for use in the form of a compress or simply rubbed.The advantage of adding alcohol is that the result of the tincture is visible after a few weeks.
- Tea tree essential oil;
- Vegetable oil in a 1:1 ratio after cooking in a water bath (lasts 3 hours).The prepared liquid is cooled and infused;The compress should be done twice a day: in the morning and at night.
- Iodiline (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 can forget about the disease.
If you no longer want to use waste compresses and gauze, you can rub the affected area with the mixtures described.The oil releases its juice in about 20 minutes, absorbs into the nail and destroys 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 extremities.The main substance, chelidonine, and its chemical compounds cause a similar effect.A small concentration of poison helps a person, but a larger concentration causes consequences that are difficult to cope with.
If celandine nectar enters the body of an animal, at first the animal feels depressed, and then dies due to complete paralysis of the nervous system.The effect of an overdose of celandine on a person is no different.If treatment includes celandine, make sure the medication is hidden in a safe place for children and pets.Do not forget your own caution and consult a doctor before use: the fungus, which is in the disappearing stage, can cause other problems in the legs that go beyond the foot.