The use of celandine for nail fungus is recommended not only by traditional healers, but also by dermatologists.It is not necessary to prepare preparations with the extract of the plant - they are produced by modern pharmaceutical companies, so tinctures and ointments can be obtained at any pharmacy.The choice of release form and treatment regimen is made by the attending physician according to the stage of infection and the clinical picture of onychomycosis.
Features of celandine
Celandine, a herb from the poppy family (Order Ranunculaceae), has been used in medical practice to treat various skin diseases (warts, fungus, onychomycosis).The natural juice and extract of this herb and medicines have an antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial effect, stop the inflammatory process, relieve swelling, pain and itching.The therapeutic effect is achieved thanks to vitamins A and C contained in plant juice, alkaloids, phytoncides and organic acids.
Collection and preparation of celandine is carried out during the flowering period, which occurs in the middle of May and the first half of June.Only flowering plants are suitable for making medicinal potions;Their juice has the strongest healing effect.An independent main remedy for the treatment of nail fungus, organic natural preparations with the extract of this herb are not effective enough.They are used in complex therapy, together with drugs, and are used to prevent relapse of onychomycosis.
What form of Cedandin is used for nail fungus?
Against mold fungi, Celandine can be used in the form of freshly squeezed juice obtained by breaking the stem of the plant.The product has a "sautifying" effect and prevents the proliferation of cells of pathogenic fungal microorganisms.In high concentration, the liquid is toxic and can cause irritation and peeling of the skin, burns of the upper layers of the epithelium.
In addition to the juice applied directly to the affected surface of the nail, herbal preparations with celandine are used for local treatment.They prepare medicated oil for the external treatment of damaged plates, debris and alcohol tinctures, and are used for medicated baths and lubrication of nail surfaces infected with fungi.Celandine products for the treatment of OnyChomyCoz can be obtained in a pharmacy or independently prepared.
Water
You can get celandine juice in two simple ways.In places where it is broken, it releases enough healing fluid for a one-time treatment of the patient's nails.To prepare the product for future use, the collected leaves and stalks are passed through a meat grinder, and then a food processor or a blender is used.The resulting mixture is squeezed through cheesecloth.
For local treatment with pure juice, the nails affected by the fungus are first completely washed and cleaned of excess scales with a special nail file.The concentrated (unrefined) extract is applied twice a day (morning and evening) for 30-90 days (until the therapeutic effect is reached) on the damaged plates or disc with a cotton pad or disc.
Oil
Celandine oil is used for the local treatment of onychomycosis on the legs.To prepare, take crushed plant material, which is poured into a container and filled with any plant or essential oil (canola, olive, almond or peach), crushed plant material up to the edge of the grass finger.The resulting mixture is kept in a water bath for 60 minutes, then poured in a dark, cool place for 7-10 days.The filtered mixture is stored in the refrigerator.
You can make medicinal compresses with celandine oil.Nails should be steamed first.A cotton swab soaked in the product is applied to the plates, secured with a bandage or jazz 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 to the nails twice a day every day for 2-3 months.
Tincture
For nail fungus, liquid celandine is used as an alcoholic infusion or decoction, using the product for medicinal baths.To prepare the tincture, the freshly harvested plant is washed, dried, dried and poured with alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1: 2.Filter the product in a glass container, in a place protected from the sun, for 25-30 days before use.
Treat nails twice a day or add to water for medicinal baths (0.2 liters to 1 liter of boiling water).The resulting solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and the feet are kept for 15-20 minutes.After the bath, the affected nails are lubricated with an ointment.Until the therapeutic effect is achieved, the number of procedures is 2-3 per week, over several months.
Meek
A decoction of dry plant material, Celandine, is used only as a base for medicinal baths.It is prepared by brewing 3-5 tbsp.l.Herbal mixture with one liter of boiling water.After 10-15 minutes, the liquid in a water bath is diluted with warm water in equal proportions for a quarter of an hour and carries a therapeutic bath (according to the principle described in the previous section).
Ointment
For onychomycosis, Celandine can be used in the form of a medicinal ointment with a fungicidal effect.To prepare, use any natural animal fat, for example, for badger or sheep.Mix 3 tablespoons of dry herbal raw materials with 50 g of oil base, soak for an hour in a cool water bath.Ointment prepared at home is used as part of the complex treatment of onychomycosis along with other systemic and local therapy according to the recommendations given by the attending physician.
Pharmaceutical products based on celandine
Treatment of nail fungus with celandine can be carried out using drugs with its extract.For the treatment of onychomycosis, dermatologists recommend the following drugs:
- Plant-based balsam is a product without celandine extract (the balsam is made from sodium bicarbonate, chloride and sodium hydroxide), but has a similar pharmacological effect.Once a day, apply 2-3 drops to the nail plates.When using, you should ensure that the product does not come into contact with the skin (due to the presence of burns);It is better to handle with gloves.
- Extract in ampoules.Until a proper effect appears, it is used to treat undamaged nails after daily, daily, hygiene procedures (the average course duration is 1.5-3 months).
Contraindications and side effects
Celandine use for onychomycosis can cause negative side effects - skin irritation or allergic rashes (if individual intolerance).Using concentrated water can cause burns.Contraindications to treatment with celandine preparations:
- Children's age (up to 7 years);
- pregnancy and lactation periods;
- cardiovascular pathologies;
- epilepsy;
- mental disorders.