Tea tree oil from nail fungus: reviews, effective recipes

The fungus often affects the nails. To combat it, there are a large number of medications and folk remedies with varying effectiveness, for example, tea tree essential oil. We suggest you find out how to cure onychomycosis with this drug.

How does the remedy work for onychomycosis?

This product is a thick yellow liquid, which contains more than 50 natural ingredients. Some of them practically do not occur in wildlife. Tea tree oil is made up of terpenes, cineols, limonenes and more.

In the fight against the symptoms of mycosis, the following medicinal properties of the drug, listed in the table, are appreciated.

Effects	Description
ANTISEPTIC	The tool has a powerful disinfecting effect in comparison with analogues.
BACTERICIDAL	Kills almost all types of pathogenic microorganisms, including pathogens of mycotic infection.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY	Fights inflammation processes by improving local immune defenses.
SYMPTOMATIC	Soothes itching and burning in the focus of the disease, soothes discomfort and pain.

Tea tree oil for nail fungus is recommended to be used externally. Internal reception is excluded!

Rules for conducting procedures with tea tree oil

In the initial form of mycotic infection, the drug will safely and effectively cure the disease if the conditions for its correct use are met.

Tea tree oil is used in the following recipes:

• in its pure form for rubbing;
• applications;
• baths;
• mixtures with additional components.

Depending on the severity of the pathological process, the methods of drug therapy may vary. Let's list them:

• Nail fungus: lotions used in the form of a compress for the whole night are effective.
• Lesion of the skin of the foot: baths and applications as a mixture of medicinal oils and other combined recipes.
• The advanced stage of onychomycosis: rubbing tea tree ether in its pure form in combination with the intake of classic medications.

Before starting treatment, it is important to read the following guidelines:

1. Preparing a diseased nail. Steam hands or feet in a hot bath with vinegar and potassium permanganate. Cut off softened fabrics, clean the plate with a pumice stone or file. As a result, the nails will be prepared for therapeutic manipulations.
2. Tea tree oil, which is sold at the pharmacy, is usually rich in composition. As such, it often provokes skin irritation and other complications. Therefore, before using it, it is recommended to test it on the forearm - if there are no signs of intolerance, the drug can be used.
3. In case of insufficient therapeutic effect, the remedy must be discarded and consult a doctor. Most likely, we are talking about an advanced disease that requires a complex systemic approach.

Using tea tree oil for nail fungus

To get rid of mycotic infection at home quickly and successfully, treatment should be carried out according to the recommended scheme. It should be borne in mind that the more neglected the pathological process, the more time and patience it will take to deal with it.

The first recipe is pure use. The simplest method. Tea tree oil is applied directly to the foci of onychomycosis with a pipette and then rubbed in. To treat one nail plate, only two drops of the drug are enough. After the procedure, put on clean socks. Repeat the manipulations 2 times a day until the symptoms of the fungal infection disappear.

The second recipe is a bath. To use this tool, you will need 2 liters of hot water (45 degrees), 2 tbsp. l. soda and 1 tbsp. l. sea ​​salt. Mix the components, add 10 drops of tea tree oil to the solution. Take a bath until the water cools down. After the procedure, treat the nails by cutting off the softened tissue. Repeat the manipulation several times a week.

The third recipe is a honey bath. In 2 liters of hot water, dilute 20 drops of tea tree ether and 1 tbsp. l. beekeeping product. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. Baths are practiced daily until complete recovery.

The fourth recipe is rubbing. The essential oil is mixed with the base oil (you can take olive or coconut oil as a base oil) in proportions of 1: 2. With small lesions of the skin and nails with a fungal infection, the remedy helps to cope with the disease without additional intervention. The mixture is applied to the foci of mycosis and candidiasis in the morning and in the evening, rubbing into the tissue with massage movements. The recommended course of treatment is 1 month.

The fourth recipe is lotions. With the advanced form of onychomycosis, pure tea tree ether is abundantly applied to cotton pads and applied to diseased nails for 10 minutes. If during this time unpleasant sensations do not appear, the application can be fixed on the foci of infection for the whole day or night.

The fifth recipe is ointment. Tea tree, thyme and olive oils are combined in equal proportions. Rub the resulting mixture into damaged nails with a soft toothbrush. The product is applied abundantly, massaged, waiting for absorption, and repeat the treatment. The procedure is carried out in the morning and in the evening until complete recovery.

Sixth recipe - socks. Effective at the initial stage of nail fungus. Before going to bed, take cotton socks, treat them with tea tree oil, dripping the preparation onto various parts of the accessory. Put them on clean feet and go to bed. Rinse your feet in cool water in the morning.

The latter recipe is suitable for both treatment and prevention of recurrence of mycotic infection. Tea tree oil can also be added to fungicidal ointments and creams to enhance their therapeutic effects.

Contraindications and side effects

Before treating nail fungus with tea tree oil, in addition to the medicinal properties of the drug, it is important to pay attention to its negative aspects. Fortunately, there are very few contraindications to this remedy:

• individual intolerance;
• pregnancy;
• children under 6 years of age.

Adverse reactions to tea tree oil include burning, itching, and other signs of allergies. In these cases, it is recommended to use the drug in a diluted form with the base agent according to the instructions, and in case of poor tolerance, abandon it altogether.

Oil cost

Tea tree oil prices vary widely. Its cost depends on the manufacturer and the place of sale (online store or pharmacy). You can buy 5 ml of the drug in Russia from 109 rubles, in Ukraine - from 26 hryvnia.

Reviews

Irina, 34 years old. “Faced with a nail fungus, I didn't know how to get rid of it. I used a tincture of celandine, lavender oil, then I remembered the tea tree. I changed these drugs in courses so that there was no addiction, after 2 months the first positive results appeared - the growth of healthy tissues began. After a similar time, the fungus completely disappeared. "

Evgeniya, 20 years old. “I used lotions with tea tree oil for onychomycosis thanks to my mother's advice. I couldn’t believe that my yellow and destroyed nails would be cured at all, but I didn’t want to buy expensive drugs. The oil managed to help me. The fungus was removed in just a couple of months. "

Oksana, 35 years old. “She and her daughter were cured of onychomycosis with tea tree essential oil. The drug was applied to the affected nails in the morning and in the evening, and left until absorbed. Gradually, shine, pink color returned to them, the structure was restored. I advise you to try. "

Treating nail fungus with tea tree oil should be done with caution. Despite its natural origin, the agent is potent, therefore, in response to its use, unwanted reactions from the body may occur. Before using the drug, it is recommended to consult a doctor.