How to Treat Toenail Fungus with Essential Oils
Nail fungus, known as onychomycosis in medical terms, is a common nail infection that affects about 5% of the general population. There are many conventional oral and topical treatments for nail fungus but in most cases, even after using these treatments, the nail fungus returns and even spreads to other nails. Using essential oils is a powerful natural remedy that eradicates nail fungus once and for all. Certain essential oils such as the ones listed below have potent anti-fungal properties that help fight off nail fungus fast.
Before using any of these essential oil treatments, first clean the affected nail or nails with warm water and a mild soap and dry them thoroughly with a paper towel.
Oregano essential oil (where to get it) is hands down the best essential oil for toenail fungus and nail fungus in general. I’ve talked about its properties and components that make it a powerful fungus fighter in this article. Its main anti-fungal compounds are carvacol and thymol. It also contains rosmarinic acid and narigin that have been shown to fight fungal infections. It’s recommended to apply a drop or two of oregano essential oil directly onto the affected nail to treat nail fungus. However, only apply it on the affected nail – make sure not to get it on unaffected areas as it is very potent and can burn.
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