The prevalence of nail fungus sometimes exceeds the frequency of colds and frightening statistics - 20% of the world's population faces the disease, sometimes not knowing how to fight the infection.Is it any wonder - fungal spores are spread infectiously and if you are close to an infected person, you find yourself at risk.
When there were no medicines and drugs in the world, village healers and grandmothers who loved to collect herbs tried to fight every disease they encountered.Many recipes from traditional medicine have been preserved since those times;Jaundice 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 huge number of healing properties, it can treat nail fungus, "cleanse the body" (as the name suggests) of warts, pimples and scratches.
Treating toenail fungus is a long process that takes a lot of time and effort.A yeast infection will not go away on its own.Celandine will help to 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 remedy for the treatment of fungus.In addition to its cleansing properties, the flower is capable of performing the following tasks:
- Protect the skin and body (if celandines are taken orally) from the effects of bacteria;
- Cleansing the body and removing bile, urine, other waste and toxins;
- Heals wounds;
- Elimination of various types of spasms, starting from hormonal imbalance in the body and ending with bruising of the muscle from the outside.It even has a positive effect on toothache;
- Protect your feet from swelling.
The spectrum of action of the plant is wide.The variety of applications is achieved by the presence in each flower of various useful substances and acids: ascorbic, malic, amber, 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.Due to the main healing component, accidentally taken at 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 dosage is observed.If a person prepares the medicine himself, trouble can arise.
There are types of jaundice treatment:
- Rubbing with oil;
- Preparation of oil compresses;
- Ingestion using decoctions and juices.
The treatment is carried out in the form of an ointment or herbal collection purchased at a pharmacy: as a rule, this 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, later preparing the herb with a cosmetic oil purchased at the pharmacy.For example, almond or peach butter.
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 sub-zero temperatures.The water stays warm, not hot.Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in water and soak your feet.You should sit like this for 20 minutes, 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 remove the fungus directly from the nails, it is recommended to first steam your feet well, then, if possible, remove the infected areas and apply oil to them.It will have a positive effect on the depressed nail plates and will nourish them with the necessary substances for recovery.To forget about the fungus on the feet, you need to carry out the procedure regularly - until the end.
Calendula oil can be used without removing the fungus, simply wiping the surface of the nails twice a day.The legs are stewed in advance.The oil rests on the leg for 15 minutes, after which it is carefully removed with a cotton swab.
A recipe for making a decoction of celandine
To prepare self-harvested celandine, you need to put the flowers in a pot and add boiled and filtered water to a level of 2 centimeters.Then the pan is tightly closed (it can be wrapped for more security), placed in a dark place and kept for five days to a week.It is important to comply with the conditions for complete soundproofing.
After the specified time has passed, the decoction is filtered and the grass is removed.In a 1:1 ratio, add vegetable oil, preferably refined, pour into a glass container and place in a dark place.
It is possible to add baking soda or other useful substance to the broth.For example, mix yarrow flowers with iodine or tea tree essential oil.
Compresses with dissolved celandine
If you need to affect the toes and the surface of the foot, it is permissible to make gauze or plastic compresses: the lotions remain on the foot throughout the day, having a positive effect.Such treatment does not contradict the usual flow of life, does not create difficulties when walking, provided that the shoes are spacious and comfortable.Not every compress is able to interact with the fungus throughout the day;very simply wear off within a few hours and release the extract onto the nails.
It is permissible to wet gauze in oil of celandine or in a mixture with other substances:
- Vinegar;
- 70% alcohol.Take 250 milliliters of alcohol, add 15 drops of ready-made oil of celandine.The mixture is infused for 24 hours, after which it becomes ready for use in the form of a compress or simple rubbing.The advantage of adding alcohol is that the result of the tincture is visible only after a few weeks.
- Tea tree essential oil;
- Vegetable oil in a ratio of 1:1 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 in the evening.
- Iodilin (sold freely in pharmacies).
When applying a compress, the application should be attached to the leg so that the treatment does not turn out to be 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 compresses and gauze again, you can rub the affected area with the described mixtures.The oil releases its juice in about 20 minutes, absorbs into the nail and destroys the fungal spores.Diligence, hard work and responsibility for health will become true companions during treatment.
Contraindications
When using celandine (especially in pure form), remember that the plant is poisonous;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 cope with.
If the nectar of celandine gets into the body of an animal, first the animal feels depressed, then it dies due to complete paralysis of the nervous system.The effect of an overdose of celandines on a person is not different.If the treatment includes celandines, make sure the medicine is hidden in a safe place 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 extinction, can cause other problems in the legs that go beyond the foot.