The prevalence of nail fungus sometimes exceeds the frequency of colds and scary statistics - 20% of the world's population face the disease, sometimes without knowing how to fight the infection.It's no wonder that fungal spores spread infectiously, and if you're near an infected person, you're at risk.
When there were no medicines or drugs in the world, village healers and grandmothers who loved collecting herbs tried to combat any disease they encountered.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 large number of medicinal properties, it can treat nail fungus, “cleanse the body” (as the name suggests) of warts, pimples and scratches.
Treating nail 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 purifying 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 remove bile, urine, other waste products and toxins;
- Heal wounds;
- Remove spasms of various types, starting with hormonal imbalances inside the body and ending with external muscle bruises.It even has a positive effect on toothache;
- Protect your feet from swelling.
The plant's spectrum of action is broad.A variety of uses are 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, accidentally ingested 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 dose is observed.If a person prepares his own medicine, problems may arise.
There are types of celandine treatment:
- Rub with oil;
- Preparation of oil compresses;
- Ingestion through decoctions and juices.
Treatment is carried out in the form of an ointment or collection of herbs purchased at a pharmacy: as a rule, it is more convenient;Recommendations for use are written on the back of any packaging.If you don't 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 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 freezing.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 remove the fungus directly from the nails, it is recommended to first steam the feet well, then, if possible, remove the infected areas and apply oil.It will have a positive effect on depressed nail plates and nourish them with substances necessary for recovery.To forget about foot fungus, you need to carry out the procedure regularly - to the 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 making a decoction of celandine
To prepare the collected celandine yourself, you need to place the flowers in a pan and add boiled and filtered water to the level of 2 centimeters.Then the pot is tightly closed (you can even wrap it just to be sure), 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 set time, the broth 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 any other friendly substance to the broth.For example, mix celandine 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 allowed to make gauze or plastic compresses: the lotions remain on the foot all day, having a positive effect.This treatment does not contradict the normal flow of life and does not cause difficulties when walking, as long as 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 onto the nails.
It is allowed 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 to it.The mixture is infused for 24 hours, then it is ready for use in the form of a compress or simple rub.The advantage of adding alcohol is that the results of the tincture are visible after a few weeks.
- Tea tree essential oil;
- Vegetable oil in a 1:1 ratio after cooking in a bain-marie (lasts 3 hours).The prepared liquid is cooled and infused;the compress must be done twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.
- Iodilin (sold free of charge in pharmacies).
When applying a compress, the application must be attached 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 do not want to use compresses and residual 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 fungal spores.Diligence, hard work and responsibility for your health will be faithful companions during treatment.
Contraindications
When using celandine (especially in pure form), remember that the plant is poisonous;an overdose causes limb cramps.The main substance, chelidonin, 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 deal 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 medicine is hidden in a safe place away from children and pets.Don't forget to be careful and consult a doctor before using - the fungus, which is disappearing, can cause other problems in the legs that go beyond the foot.