Natural Herbal Remedies for Fungal Nail infections;

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 remedies site is intended to be archival in nature. The natural remedies here are submitted by numerous people from around the world, and it is impossible to verify every remedy. As such these home remedies should be used for academic purposes only. Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician  

Fungal Nail infections;    

       Fungal infections of the nails (onychomycosis) can be a persistent  and  can become painful. These infections develop when fungi, known as dermatophytes, burrow under nails causing them to become crusty, thick, discolored and distorted. If nail fungus is not taken care of within time it can cause cracking, splitting, and even complete loss of the toenail .  
As fungi grow under and into the nail, crusting, discoloration and darkening begin. Moreover, infected nails often separate from the nail bed, which can cause pain in the tips of fingers and toes, as well as a slightly foul-smelling odor.
     There are various natural remedies that can cure the infection in a month or two.    
Tibe-Nabve {Islamic medicine};
Myrrh------------ 10gm                       
Hennah-----------20gm
Thymus----------10gm 
Senna-------------5gm
       Boil all above ingredients for 5 minutes in 900 ml of fruit vinegar 'then stain.Apply this lotion on infected
  nails.Do this at least once or twice a day and you will see almost immediate benefits   

Turmeric powder
       Make a paste with turmeric powder and water. Apply the paste on your infected nails. When the paste dries, rinse it off and dry your feet

Baby powder;  The powder will suffocate the fungus and ultimately dies. Just use powder all the time.
Tea Tree Oil; 
      Tea tree oil is a powerful antifungal as well as antiseptic agent and made from the leaves of the Melaleuca plant..This oil is also used to treat other kinds of skin infections.Simply clean the nail with alcohol first and then apply the tea tree oil after.Do this at least once a day and you will see almost immediate benefits 

Apple cider vinegar
       Apple cider vinegar is mild acidic in nature and thus it can prevent toenail fungus from spreading.
Soak your toenails for 15 - 20 minutes in basin full of warm water and natural apple cider vinegar mixed in equal proportion. When done, dry your toenails thoroughly.
Lime juice
Soak a cotton ball or cotton-tipped swab in concentrated lime juice and rub the lime juice on the fungus-infected toenail

orange oil      Another way to deal with nail fungus is to use pure orange oil. All types of orange oil have antifungal properties and thus it can be used on infected nails.

Oregano Oil
      Oregano oil is made by extracting by steam distillation from the oregano plant. Applying 1-2 drops of oregano oil on the affected toenail 2 to 3 times a day for 3 months minimum has been reported to be very effective for nail fungus.

        In people with diabetes or other conditions that reduce blood circulation to the feet, onychomycosis can lead to serious complications such as foot ulcers and foot infections. Left untreated in diabetics,nail fungus can lead to foot or leg amputations.

 Olive leaf extract
         Olive leaf extract is known to control and treat fungus problems So olive leaf extract has a twofold benefit. It not only kills the fungus, it will cleanse and detox the body
 Precautions;

• Keep your feet as clean and dry as possible   

•  Wash socks in bleach or at least dry socks on clothesline in sun to kill fungus.  
• Avoid colored synthetic fabric  socks. Use cotton socks.

• Change shoes and socks if you get your feet wet

• Wear waterproof sandals at swimming pools or other wet public areas
• Change your socks or hose daily
• Avoid tight hosiery, which promotes moisture retention,

• Keep your nails cut short, and don't use nail polish. Trim your toenails regularly. Trim them into a
• straight line and then smooth the edges with a nail file 

 Diet.

• Eat yogurt every day. Yogurt is full of good bacteria that the body needs and uses to fight off bad bacteria fungi.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular exercise
• Eat 4-5 dates daily