Home Remedies For Nail Fungus

Home remedies have been around us forever as a result of people looking for a cure. These are "recipes" that are passed generation from generation because in most cases they just do work.

Home remedies are based upon empirical evidence of effectiveness from individuals who try these methods at their own expense, not scientific experiments. As with any nail fungus treatment they take time to fully work, and a daily application is a must for any of them.

Over time, some nail fungus home remedies have been described as better working than others, making them more popular. Below is an overview of some popular home remedies for nail fungus:

- Soaking the nails on a solution, usually containing chlorine bleach, Listerine mouthwash and/or hydrogen peroxide.

- Application of Vick Vaporub and essential oils directly on the skin. On all of this treatments if the nail is filed, it will work better. One of the best essential oils for this kind of application is the tea tree oil found in Australia. There is scientific evidence to this oil’s antifungal action, and penetration.

- Vinegar, Household vinegar has been reported as a working method to treat nail fungus. You need to direct apply it twice or more every day. Two types of vinegar can be used for these purposes: Apple Cider Vinegar and White Vinegar.

 

These are just some of the most known home remedies for nail fungus. You need to keep in mind that they do not work for all people; their effectivenss depends on various factors.

For more detailed information and usage instructions, please use the links below:

Bleach for nail fungus

Hydrogen Peroxide for Nail Fungus

Mouthwash for nail fungus