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Home / Diseases & Conditions / Use garlic for relief from toenail fungus

Use garlic for relief from toenail fungus

A sure-fire remedy with no side-effects.

By: Bhakti Paun Sharma   | | Published: July 30, 2015 2:57 pm
Tags: Fungal infections  Garlic  Toe nail fungus  Toenail  
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Using garlic for toenail fungus is not just folk remedy or a grandma s secret. A study[1] has revealed that garlic is very effective in treating fungal infections. Toenail fungus is basically a fungal infection that gets into the nails through cracks or cuts on the skin around the nail. It needs to be treated well in time to avoid severe complications. Also Read - Black fungus infection linked with Covid-19 spreading across Delhi

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To know more about the health benefits of garlic, read here. Also Read - Foods that can help prevent or fight skin infections

How does garlic work?

Whether it is lowering cholesterol or boosting the immune system or helping you keep sinus away, garlic has myriad health benefits. It has powerful antimicrobial [2] and antifungal properties. Tinea pedis is one of the harmful microbes present in fungus. Allicin present in garlic helps get rid of this microbe and other yeast formations. Garlic has shown persistent and remarkable results according to the study [1], in getting rid of toenail fungus.

To know more on natural remedies to cure fungal infections in the nails, read here.

How to use garlic for eliminating toenail fungus?

Whole garlic cloves, crushed garlic, garlic oil or garlic powder can be used for treating toenail fungus. If your fungus is in the initial stage, placing garlic cloves in the toe area of your socks at night before wearing them helps in curbing the infection.

Crushed garlic can be applied on the infected toenail, and washed after 30 minutes. Do not forget to wash your feet thoroughly before applying the garlic crush.

Garlic powder can be dusted on toenail fungus just like you would dust an antifungal powder. You can even apply garlic oil (homemade or store bought) to the infected area every night till the infection is eliminated. Continuing the usage of garlic for 2-3 weeks after the infection is cured will discourage reoccuring.

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Published : July 30, 2015 2:57 pm
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