The prevalence of toenail fungus sometimes exceeds the frequency of colds and there are frightening statistics: 20% of the world's population faces the disease and sometimes do not know how to fight the infection.No wonder, fungal spores spread in a contagious way, and being near an infected person puts you at risk.
When there were no medicines or drugs in the world, village healers and grandmothers who were fond of collecting herbs tried to fight any disease that came their way.Since then, 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 variety of medicinal properties, it can treat nail fungus and (as the name suggests) “cleanse” the body of warts, pimples and scratches.
Treating toenail fungus is a lengthy process that requires a lot of time and effort.A fungal infection does not go away on its own.Celandine helps to overcome the disease.
What are the benefits of celandine?
It has long been proven by clinical and laboratory studies that celandine is an absolutely effective remedy for the treatment of fungi.In addition to its cleansing properties, the flower is capable of the following tasks:
- Protect the skin and body (when taking celandine orally) from the effects of bacteria;
- Cleanse the body and remove bile, urine, other waste and toxins.
- heal wounds;
- Eliminate cramps of various types, from hormonal imbalances inside the body to an external muscle bruise.It even has a positive effect on toothache;
- Protect your feet from swelling.
The plant's spectrum of effects is broad.A wide variety of uses is achieved due to the presence of various useful substances and acids in each flower: ascorbic, malic, succinic and citric acids.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.Paralysis of the nervous system occurs due to the main drug component, which is accidentally taken in a critical amount and causes an overdose.With celandine-based tablets and ointments sold in pharmacies, attention is paid to the correct dosage.If someone prepares their own medication, problems can arise.
There are types of treatment with celandine:
- Rub with oil;
- Making compresses from oil;
- Take with decoctions and juices.
Treatment takes the form of an ointment or herbal collection purchased at the pharmacy: this is usually more convenient;Application recommendations can be found on the back of each packaging.If you don't want to spend money, you can collect celandine yourself and later prepare the herb using cosmetic oil purchased at the pharmacy.For example almond or peach oil.
The effect of celandine against nail fungus is achieved by mixing it with 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 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 has a softening effect on the skin and the beneficial substances are better absorbed.
To remove fungus directly from the nails, it is recommended to first steam the feet well, then, if possible, remove the affected areas and apply oil.It has a positive effect on depressed nail plates, nourishing them with the substances necessary for recovery.In order to forget about athlete's foot, you need to carry out the procedure regularly - until the bitter end.
Celandine oil can be used without removing the fungus by simply wiping the surface of the nails twice a day.The legs are pre-steamed.The oil remains on the foot for 15 minutes and is then carefully removed with a cotton swab.
Recipe for 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 height of 2 centimeters.Then the pan is tightly closed (you can also wrap it up to be on the safe side), placed in a dark place and stored for five days to a week.It is important to comply with the conditions of complete sound insulation.
After the allotted time, the broth is filtered and the grass is removed.Add vegetable oil, preferably refined, in a 1:1 ratio, pour into a glass container and store in a dark place.
It is possible to add baking soda or another friendly substance to the broth.For example, mix celandine flowers with iodine or tea tree essential oil.
Compressed with dissolved celandine
If the toes and the surface of the foot need to be treated, it is permissible to apply gauze or plastic compresses: the lotions remain on the foot all day and have a positive effect.Such treatment does not contradict the normal flow of life and does not cause difficulties in walking, provided the shoes are spacious and comfortable.Not every compress can interact with the fungus throughout the day;Many simply wear off within a few hours and release the extract into 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 and add 15 drops of prepared celandine oil.The mixture is infused for 24 hours and is then ready to use in the form of a compress or simply for rubbing.The advantage of adding alcohol is that the result of the tincture is visible after just 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 made twice a day - morning and evening.
- Iodiline (available freely in pharmacies).
When using a compress, the application must be fixed on the foot so that the treatment does not turn out to be useless.Getting rid of athlete's foot is a complex and time-consuming process, but if you regularly use the methods listed above, you can forget about the disease.
If you don't want to do without compresses and gauze again, 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 become loyal 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 have a similar effect.A small concentration of poison helps a person, but a higher concentration has consequences that are difficult to cope with.
When celandine nectar enters the body of an animal, the animal first feels depressed and then dies from 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 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 stage of disappearance, can cause other problems in the legs beyond the foot.