| Toenail fungal infection, also known as | | | | The application of lemongrass oil to the infected nail |
| onychomycosis, is one of the most common | | | | has the same herbal effect as that of lemons. It has |
| infections affecting humans. Toenail fungus is very | | | | an antiseptic attribute causing the fungus to be |
| difficult to cure because the fungus breeds, stays | | | | eliminated. |
| and lives in areas that are warm, damp and dark. | | | | Garlic |
| Toenail fungus occurs when the fungus gets under | | | | One powerful herb that works greatly for many |
| the toenails. | | | | infections and illnesses is garlic. Garlic has antibiotic and |
| There are certain herbal remedies available to treat | | | | antifungal qualities that work amazingly well with |
| toenail fungus. But before applying any herbal cures, | | | | toenail fungal infection. You can rub fresh garlic |
| the most important thing to do is to clean the | | | | directly on and around the nails or you can use the |
| infected area first. Any herbal remedies will be | | | | extracted garlic oil. |
| useless unless proper grooming and preparation is | | | | Vinegar |
| done. Below are some helpful herbal remedies to | | | | Infected toenail soaked in vinegar helps prevent the |
| choose from. But, remember that people will react | | | | fungus from breeding and growing in the nail. Soak |
| differently--not everything will work the same on | | | | the toenails in the vinegar solution (warm water and |
| everyone. | | | | vinegar in equal proportion) for 20 minutes. Be sure |
| Tea Tree Oil | | | | to wipe well the toes and toenails with a clean and |
| Tea tree oil is a natural and helpful antiseptic. Rub the | | | | dry towel. This should be done twice daily until the |
| infected toenail with a cotton ball or any clean cloth | | | | symptoms disappear. For a softer and exfoliating |
| with tea tree oil. Apply twice daily or for best results, | | | | effect, an apple cider vinegar is recommended. It |
| do it three times a day. Also, applying an equal | | | | helps soften the skin and remove the dead skin cells |
| amount of tea tree oil and lavender oil under the top | | | | while allowing the fungus to be reached and get rid |
| edge of the toe nail and surrounding area 2 or 3 | | | | off at once. |
| times daily will help fight infection and prevent skin | | | | Oregano and Olive oil |
| irritation. | | | | Oregano essential oil has antiseptic, antibacterial, |
| Lemon | | | | antiparasitical, antiviral, analgesic and antifungal |
| Lemon is a natural antiseptic and can help in | | | | properties to help relieve toenail infection. Use a |
| eliminating fungus/bacteria immediately. The use of | | | | mixture of 2 drops of oregano oil with a teaspoon of |
| cotton balls dipped in lemon oil causes the yellowish | | | | olive oil on the affected area daily for not more than |
| condition of the nail area to disappear. | | | | three weeks. |
| Lemongrass | | | | |