Nail fungus is a problem for millions of people round the world. The symptoms can be painful and yellow toenails cause embarrassment in social situations.
Toe nail fungus can spread to your fingernails or even your skin. Even worse, some people get a secondary bacterial infection underneath the nail, in the nail bed-which can lead to permanent damage if left untreated.
It can be very difficult it can be to get rid of an infection and sometimes takes over a year for your nails to fully recover. There are various different cures available, ranging from laser treatment, to oral medicines and topical skin lotions. Cheap home remedies exist too, such as vinegar, Vick’s Vaporub and Vaseline if you want to try your luck.
If you’ve had no success with any of the above or you’re wary of the potential side effects from taking prescription medicines, there’s an effective homeopathic alternative you can use instead. Tea-tree oil is a completely natural, organic ingredient that’s been used since ancient times for healing and medicine.
Also known as melaleuca oil, it is made from the leaves of the tea-tree plant which is native to Australia. Their indigenous people, the Aborigines have long known about the outstanding medicinal properties of tea tree oil. It contains active natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial ingredients and has been used to treat many different conditions including dandruff and even the MRSA virus.
You can’t drink tea-tree oil, as it’s toxic if ingested. It needs to be diluted too, to approximately 5% strength or under. To treat an infection such as toenail fungus, apply with a brush for 2 or 3 times a day to the affected area. In many cases you can buy tea tree oil blended with other essential oils such as jasmine, clove and almond. You can buy these supplements in any homeopathic medicine store or online.