Celandine from the nail fungus - recipes and reviews

It is necessary to treat fungal diseases of the nails when the first signs of the disease are detected, since it will be more difficult to cope with a neglected disease. Also, the infection can spread to other nails, surrounding skin, interdigital folds. If we talk about the treatment of this disease at the initial stage, then it can be cured without the use of drugs, using folk recipes. Thus, celandine from the nail fungus is considered a particularly effective remedy.

Fungal infection of superficial tissues

The fungus that lives on the nails feeds on the creatine contained in the plaques. This leads to crumbling, discoloration of the nail.

It loses its shine, its elasticity, can thicken or thin, develop badly and become covered with waves. Most often, the disease affects the nail, because the moist and warm environment in shoes, on the floor of saunas, baths and swimming pools is favorable for the fungus.

Very often, pathogens are resistant to many drugs that pharmacies offer us for the treatment of onychomycosis. Accordingly, therapy with these drugs will not give the expected result and will lead to a waste of money.

Many active components of herbal remedies do not cause resistance in fungi, therefore they are more active than synthetic preparations.

That is why since ancient times, various baths, creams, oils and tinctures based on celandine have been used to treat the nail, to which many types of fungus still have no resistance.

A fungal infection is especially effectively eliminated when using celandine oil, since all active components are preserved in it as much as possible.

Properties of celandine

Mountain celandine contains about 20 alkaloids, as well as chelidonine, which slows down the development of microorganisms responsible for various forms of mycoses.

Thanks to alkaloids, the reproduction of a fungal infection is suppressed, as well as protozoa and bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.

In addition, the composition of the plant contains the following active substances:

• tannin compounds;
• phenolic acids and organic acids;
• a small amount of essential oils;
• choline and histamine;
• carotene and vitamin C;
• enzymes;
• saponins;
• flavones.

Many alkaloids are better soluble in alcohols than they pass into aqueous compounds. And berberines, which give the juice of the plant the yellow color, dissolve only in hot water.

Before starting to treat nail fungus with celandine, you should consult a doctor, since the alkaloids of this plant are poisonous substances.

Of course, when used externally, they do not have a toxic effect on the body, but when ingested, they can lead to dangerous consequences.

In a pharmacy you can buy liquid celandine from nail fungus. It can only be used in extreme cases, since it contains concentrated alkalis.

This tool destroys cells with microorganisms (fungi and viruses) that have settled in them. That is why this medicine should be applied very carefully and only to the affected areas of the nail.

Pharmaceutical preparations of celandine

Before treating a fungal disease of the nail, it is necessary to understand the characteristics and effects of drugs based on this plant. Due to the low content of volatile substances in celandine, essential oil is not made from it.

In cosmetology and pharmacology, oil extracts from the flowers of this medicinal plant are used.

Pharmacy oil extract contains an almost complete set of FCS of this herb. This remedy is only used externally without dilution.

The therapeutic effect is explained by the cauterizing, antimicrobial and keratolytic effect of the drug on the affected skin and horny plaques.

Celandine oil extract moisturizes, softens and cleanses the skin and horny formations, eliminates peeling, irritation and dryness.

Nail fungus can be cured with this oil, but an allergy test should be performed before use, as celandine can cause hives. To do this, oil is poured onto the skin of the wrist and the result is evaluated after a quarter of an hour.

If there is no itching, blistering, irritation or redness, it can be used for treatment.

Celandine ointment and oil

Ointment and oil remedy for celandine from foot fungus and horn formations can be prepared at home by yourself. For that, proceed as following :

1. You will need the top shoots of this plant. They must be cut and washed carefully.
2. We wait for the grass to wilt a little, then we grind it and extract the juice.
3. Pour this juice with vegetable oil, which was boiled in a water bath for disinfection.
4. The remedy should be infused for an hour in the dark.
5. Then everything is poured into a dark glass bottle and left to infuse for up to three weeks.
6. During this time, the oil tank should be shaken periodically.
7. After this time, the oil is filtered and used for processing.

It is not necessary to harvest celandine in the field, in the yard or in the forest. This plant can be grown in a container on the balcony. Also, dried herb from a pharmacy is suitable for making oil. It imposes itself in oil in the same way as fresh raw materials.

To prepare the ointment, crushed dry grass in a powdery state and medical petroleum jelly are used.

Some herbalists claim that only the fresh herb will help with nail fungus. However, the extract of this plant has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and cauterizing properties.

Treatment of nail fungus with celandine (oil and cream) is carried out as follows:

1. In the evening we spray our legs. In the bath you can add a little soda and laundry soap.
2. Thoroughly dry the affected areas of the feet, fingernails and interdigital folds with a towel. We cut off the regrown edge of the nail, cut off the softened affected areas of the nail plates with a nail file.
3. Apply oil or ointment with a cotton swab or cotton ball to the sore spots.
4. After that, we put plastic bags and socks on our feet.
5. The agent is left to act for ¾ hours. After that, before going to bed, rinse the legs with water and treat the affected nail plates with iodine.

Other means of celandine

Celandine for the treatment of nail fungus can be used in the form of tinctures and as part of combined remedies. Below we list the most effective recipes:

• Pure juice from the plant should be wiped twice a day with diseased nail plates after being treated with hydrogen peroxide. After the first portion of juice dries on the nail, the procedure is repeated two more times. Treatment continues until recovery.
• A complex mixture based on celandine for the treatment of fungus. You will need two drops of grass juice of oregano and calendula tincture, 5 drops of pure celandine juice and 120 g of water. This remedy is applied with a cotton ball to the affected nails three times a day until healing.
• Alcohol tincture is prepared as follows: a fresh plant is washed, dried and poured with vodka in a ratio of 1 to 2. Infuse for twelve days. After that, the treatment begins with five drops on each nail, bringing this amount to 20. The duration of treatment can be up to two weeks.
• Celandine baths. You will need 150 g of dry grass, which must be poured with boiling water (one and a half liters). The mixture should be infused for ¼ hour, after which it is filtered and boiling water (0. 5 l) is added to the infusion. In this water, the legs are steamed for about 20 minutes. After cleaning the plaques from dead cells, the medicine prescribed by the doctor is rubbed into them.

Many folk healers recommend supplementing foot treatment with celandine baths with soda. To do this, for 1000 ml of water (hot), 30 g of baking soda are taken.

We steam the legs for a quarter of an hour, after which we carefully remove the softened affected areas and apply a celandine remedy. We take daily baths until recovery.

Also, a good effect will be rubbing hydrogen peroxide into the affected horn formations and their further treatment with a mixture of powder of this medicinal plant and tea oil.

It may take you 6 months to a year to deal with the methods listed. This is the time it takes for a healthy nail to grow back.

During this time, it is necessary to observe foot hygiene and periodically disinfect shoes to prevent reinfection. To treat shoes, you can use table vinegar or special sprays.

Recipes with celandine

Celandine grass for the treatment of nail fungus with a compress:

1. Fresh leaves are crushed.
2. A drop of tea tree oil is added.
3. The mixture is applied to the diseased nail and fixed with cling film.
4. The compress is removed after 3 hours.
5. It is allowed to apply up to 3 times a week.

Herb celandine for the treatment of fungal applications:

• The leaves of the plant are placed in a pot and poured with sunflower or olive oil to cover the grass by a few centimeters.
• The mixture is stored in a dark room for several hours, then the jar is left in a cool place for 2 weeks.
• A cotton ball is moistened in the resulting oil and applied to the affected area.
• The fingers are covered with cling film for 2 hours.
• The drug is washed off, the foot is treated with an antiseptic.

Contraindications

Before treating nail fungus, it is important to exclude contraindications. Pure juice and tincture of celandine is unacceptable in case of allergic reaction and hypersensitivity to the composition of the grass.

An absolute contraindication is the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in childhood.

Applying celandine, you need to monitor the reaction of the skin. In case of severe irritation, hyperemia, rash, you should abandon this option for treating nail fungus.

It is not recommended to use celandine juice in its pure form, so it should always be diluted with warm water, regardless of the recipe.

Celandine has a pronounced disinfecting effect, therefore, in a short time it will kill all pathogenic microflora. Before using recipes with this poisonous plant, you should consult a dermatologist. The doctor will tell you whether it is possible to treat nail fungus with celandine, what are the contraindications and risks.

Measures to prevent nail fungus

You can protect yourself from the fungus by simply observing the rules of hygiene and timely preventive measures.

• In all public places (beaches, showers, changing rooms, swimming pools, spas. . . ) we put on easy-to-wash slippers. Do not walk barefoot where there is a risk of contracting an infection!
• We don't wear anyone else's shoes (including slippers at a party - better to walk in socks).
• We do not use other people's towels and manicure accessories.
• Leaving the bathroom, we put our feet not on a common carpet (and often wet, not the first coolness), but on our own towel (allocate it in advance for these purposes).
• Regularly inspect the feet and nails for signs of fungus. At the slightest symptom (cracks/itching between the fingers, the color of the nail has changed, etc. ), we act. That is, we buy ointments, special varnishes, etc.
• We try not to use tight and narrow shoes, as well as shoes made of poor quality materials.
• We regularly treat our shoes from the inside with antiseptics.
• To prevent sweaty feet, deodorants, talc, etc. are used.
• We only use cotton socks. If it is necessary to use pantyhose / stockings (products made of nylon and other synthetic fabrics), we must remove them at home, spray the legs and treat them.
• In the heat we wear open shoes - for ventilation and free air exchange. Sweaty feet are a breeding ground for bacteria.
• We do not measure shoes in stores without socks / footprints - bare feet.
• We wipe our feet after bathing, including the spaces between the toes - that's where the fungus starts.
• We don't allow cracked feet - we use moisturizers.
• Wash your feet with a mild antibacterial soap.
• At high risk of infection (for example, on vacation or at the pool), antifungal creams, powders or aerosols are used.
• Dry your shoes thoroughly if they get wet. We do not wear wet shoes/boots.
• We exclusively choose proven salons for the pedicure / manicure procedure.
• We do not allow spin, growth and deformation of nails - we take timely action.