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 plant extracts yourself - they are produced by modern pharmaceutical companies, so tinctures and ointments can be purchased at any pharmacy.The selection of the discharge form and treatment regimen is carried out by the attending physician, according to the level of infection and the clinical picture of onychomycosis.
Properties of Celandine
A herbaceous plant from the poppy family (order ranunculaceae), Celandine has been used in medical practice for a long time to treat various skin diseases (warts, fungus, onychomycosis).The natural juices of these herbs and medicines with their extracts 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 contained in plant juices, alkaloids, phytoncides and organic acids.
The collection and preparation of Celandine is carried out during the flowering period, which occurs in mid-May and the first half of June.Only flowering plants are suitable for preparing medicinal ingredients;Their juice has the strongest healing effect.As the main independent remedy for the treatment of nail fungus on the hands and feet, organic natural preparations with extracts of this herb 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?
Celandine against nail fungus can be used in the form of fresh juice obtained by breaking the stem of the plant.This product has a "cauterizing" effect and inhibits the proliferation of pathogenic fungal microorganisms.In high concentrations, the liquid is poisonous and can cause irritation and peeling of the skin, wounds of the upper layer of the epithelium.
In addition to the juice applied directly to the affected nail surface, herbal preparations with celandine are used for local treatment.They provide medicinal oils for the external treatment of damaged plates, decoctions and alcoholic tinctures used for medicinal baths and lubricating nail surfaces infected with fungus.Celandine 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.The stems collected in the places where they are broken release a sufficient amount of healing for a one-time treatment of the diseased nail.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 washed and cleaned of exfoliated scales with a special nail file.The concentrated extract (unbound) is applied with a cotton swab or disk to the damaged plate twice a day (morning and evening), 30-90 days (until the therapeutic effect is achieved).
Oil
For the local treatment of onychomycosis on the feet, Celandine oil is used.To prepare it, take crushed plant material, which is poured into a container and filled with vegetables or essential oils (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, then infused in a dark and cool place for 7-10 days.The strained mixture is stored in the refrigerator.
You can make medical compresses with celandine oil.Nails must be steamed first.A cotton swab soaked in the product is applied to the plate, which is secured with a bandage or gauze bandage and left overnight.The duration of the course is 3-4 weeks, one procedure at a time, once every 2-3 days.Another treatment option is to apply a few drops on the nail twice a day every day for a course of 2-3 months.
Tincture
Celandine liquid for nail fungus is used as an alcohol infusion or decoction, using the product for medicinal baths.To prepare the tincture, freshly harvested plants are washed, dried and poured with alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1: 2. Plant 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 the water for a medicinal bath (0.2 liters per 1 liter of boiling water).The resulting solution is diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio, and the feet are kept in it for 15-20 minutes.After bathing, the affected nail is lubricated with an ointment with a fungicidal effect.The number of procedures is 2-3 a week, for several months, until the therapeutic effect is achieved.
Boil
A decoction of dried plant material, Celandine, is only used as a base for medicinal baths.It is prepared by baking 3-5 tbsp.L. A mixture of crushed herbs 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 the same proportion and a therapeutic bath is carried out (according to the principles described in the previous section).
Ointment
Celandine for nail fungus can be used in the form of medicinal ointment with a fungicidal effect.To prepare it, use natural animal fat, for example, badger or lamb.Mix 3 tablespoons of dried vegetable raw materials with 50 g of fat base, soak in a water bath for one hour, cool.The ointment prepared at home is used as part of the complex treatment of onychomycosis, combined with other means of systemic and local therapy, according to the recommendations issued by the attending physician.
Pharmaceutical Products Based on Celandine
Treatment of nail fungus with Celandine can be carried out using medicines with its extract.For the treatment of onychomycosis, dermatologists recommend the following drugs:
- Plant-based balms are products that do not contain Celandine extract (balms are made from sodium bicarbonate, chloride and sodium hydroxide), but have the same pharmacological effects.Apply 2-3 drops to the nail plate, once a day.When using, you must ensure that the product does not come into contact with the skin (because of the possibility of burns);It is better to carry out the processing with gloves.
- Extract in ampoules.It is used to treat damaged nails, every day, after hygiene procedures, until a clear effect appears (the average course duration is 1.5-3 months).
Contraindications and side effects
Using Celandine for toenail fungus can cause negative side effects - skin irritation or allergic rash (if individual intolerance).Using concentrated juice can cause burns.Contraindications for treatment with Celandine preparations are:
- children's age (up to 7 years);
- period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- cardiovascular pathology;
- epilepsy;
- mental disorder.