The use of celandine for toenail fungus is recommended not only by traditional healers, but also by dermatologists.It is not necessary to prepare preparations with an extract of the plant yourself - they are produced by modern pharmacological companies, so tinctures and ointments can be purchased at any pharmacy.The choice of release form and treatment regimen is made by the attending physician depending on the stage of the infection and the clinical picture of onychomycosis.
Properties of celandines
A herbaceous plant of the poppy family (order Ranunculaceae), calendula has long been used in medical practice to treat various skin diseases (warts, fungus, onychomycosis).The natural juice of this herb and medicines with its extract have antiseptic, anesthetic, antifungal and antimicrobial effects, stop the inflammatory process, relieve swelling, pain and itching.The therapeutic effect is achieved thanks to vitamins A and C, alkaloids, phytoncides and organic acids contained in the plant juice.
The collection and preparation of yellow flowers is carried out during the flowering period, which occurs in mid-May and the first half of June.Only flowering plants are suitable for making medicinal potions;their juice has the most powerful healing effect.As a stand-alone primary treatment for toenail fungus, organic natural preparations with this herb extract are not effective enough.They are used in complex therapy combined with drugs and to prevent recurrence of onychomycosis.
In what form is celandine used for nail fungus?
Toenail fungus cleaner can be used in the form of freshly squeezed juice obtained by breaking the stem of the plant.The product has a "cauterizing" effect and inhibits the proliferation of cells of pathogenic fungal microorganisms.At high concentrations, the liquid is poisonous and can cause irritation and peeling of the skin, burns of the upper layers of the epithelium.
In addition to the juice applied directly to the affected surface of the nail, for local treatment herbal preparations with celandine are used.They prepare healing oil for external treatment of damaged plates, decoctions and alcohol tinctures used for healing baths and lubrication of nail surfaces infected with fungus.Yarrow products for the treatment of onychomycosis can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently.
juice
You can get celandine juice in two simple ways.Collected stalks at the places where they are broken, release a sufficient amount of healing liquid for a single treatment of sick nails.To prepare the product for future use, the collected leaves and stems are passed through a meat grinder and then crushed with a food processor or using a blender.The resulting mixture is squeezed through cheesecloth.
For local treatment with pure juice, the nails affected by the fungus are first carefully washed and cleaned of exfoliated scales with a special nail file.The concentrated (undiluted) extract is applied with a cotton pad or disk to the damaged plates twice a day (morning and evening), 30-90 days (until a therapeutic effect is achieved).
Oil
For the local treatment of onychomycosis of the feet, oil of celandine is used.To prepare it, take crushed plant material, which is poured into a container and filled with any vegetable or essential oil (canola, olive, almond or peach are suitable) to the thickness of the index finger above the layer of grass.The resulting mixture is kept in a water bath for 60 minutes, after which it is infused in a dark and cool place for 7-10 days.The strained mixture is stored in the refrigerator.
You can make medicinal compresses with oil of celandine.The nails must be steamed first.A cotton pad soaked in the product is applied to the plaques, secured with a bandage or gauze and left overnight.The duration of the course is 3-4 weeks, one procedure every 2-3 days.Another treatment option is to apply a few drops to the nails twice a day every day for 2-3 months.
Tincture
Liquid turmeric for nail fungus is used as an alcoholic infusion or decoction using the product for medicinal baths.To prepare the tincture, the freshly picked plant is washed, dried and poured with alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1:2.Insist the product in a glass container, in a place protected from the sun, for 25-30 days, filter before use.
Treat the nails with the resulting tincture twice a day or add it to water for healing baths (0.2 liters per 1 liter of boiling water).The resulting solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1 and the feet are kept in it for 15-20 minutes.After the bath, the affected nails are lubricated with an ointment with a fungicidal effect.The number of procedures is 2-3 a week, for several months until a therapeutic effect is achieved.
potion
A decoction of dry plant material, celandine, is used only as a base for medicinal baths.It is prepared by infusing 3-5 tbsp.l. grated herbal mixture with a liter of boiling water.After 10-15 minutes in a water bath, the liquid is infused for a quarter of an hour, diluted with hot water in equal proportions and a therapeutic bath is taken (according to the principle described in the previous section).
Ointment
Celandine for toenail fungus can be used in the form of a medicinal ointment with a fungicidal effect.To prepare it, use any natural animal fat, for example, badger or sheep.Mix 3 tablespoons of dry vegetable raw materials with 50 g of fat base, soak in a water bath for an hour, cool.The ointment prepared at home is used as part of the complex treatment of onychomycosis, in combination with other systemic and local means of therapy, according to the recommendations of the attending physician.
Pharmaceutical products based on celandine
Treatment of nail fungus with celandine can be carried out with the help of drugs with its extract.For the treatment of onychomycosis, dermatologists recommend the following drugs:
- The plant-based conditioner is a product that does not contain celandine extract (the conditioner is made of sodium bicarbonate, chloride and sodium hydroxide), but has a similar pharmacological effect.Apply 2-3 drops to the nail plates, once a day.When using, you must ensure that the product does not come into contact with the skin (due to the possibility of burns);it is better to handle with gloves.
- Extract in ampoules.It is used for the treatment of damaged toenails undiluted, daily after hygienic procedures, until a pronounced effect appears (the average duration of the course is 1.5-3 months).
Contraindications and side effects
The use of celandine for toenail fungus can cause negative side effects - skin irritation or allergic rashes (in case of individual intolerance).Using concentrated juice can cause burns.Contraindications for treatment with celandine preparations are:
- childhood (up to 7 years);
- periods of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- cardiovascular pathologies;
- epilepsy;
- mental disorders.