Orange Oil To Treat Nail Fungus

If you have ever suffered from nail fungus, you should already know what it is.

Onychomycosis is a very common ailment, and is usually associated with a weak immune system. These are nail infections caused by three types of fungi: dermatophytes, yeasts and non-
dermatophyte molds , as this study shows.

When there is fungus in the nails we suffer certain discomforts and we see how the nails become thicker, more brittle and acquire a different color. The  onychomycosis is contagious, so sometimes begins on the nail of the big toe of the foot, and can extend even to hands. Hence the need to treat nail fungus quickly to prevent it from spreading.

Treatments for nail fungus require perseverance, time and patience since, as explained by Dr. Pedro Pinheiro, the nail grows slowly and receives little blood flow. For this reason, it is necessary to allow time for the healthy nail to displace the damaged one as the treatment progresses.

If you are a person who usually has a lot of contact with water or you go to public swimming pools, we are sure that you will also like to know a very simple natural alternative to combat this ailment and prevent it.

We invite you to take note.

Benefits of orange oil to treat nail fungus

If orange oil is known for something, it is for its antifungal power. It is one of the most used to naturally treat the presence of fungi and bacteria, as this research explains. You can find orange oil at any specialty health or beauty store. It is inexpensive and has many uses, both for home and for day-to-day beauty.

In addition, none of us are free from suffering from nail fungus on occasion, and for this reason, it is always worth having our bottle of orange oil at home.

The main components of the essential oil of orange or “ Citrus Aurantium” are the alpha-pinene compounds, citronellal, geranial, sabinene, myrcene, limonene and linanol, as explained in this study. All these components act as great essential protectors against infections.

In addition, orange oil fights against the proliferation of microbes and bacteria, and the disinfection of wounds. Orange oil will also help you to relieve pain and discomfort derived from inflammation and infection caused by nail fungus.

How to prepare my orange oil toenail treatment

Step 1

Ingredients

• 1 liter of water
• 15 drops of orange oil

Preparation

• The first step will be to give yourself a foot or hand bath (wherever you have nail fungus) once a day.
• Heat the water, but taking care that it does not come to a boil. It should be warm, at an almost natural temperature where the essential principles of orange oil are not lost.
• Add those 15 drops and relax your hand or foot where you have onychomycosis, for about 15 minutes. Then dry carefully. It is important that the nail is never wet.

Step 2

Ingredients

• 5 drops of orange oil
• 3 drops of olive oil
• A cotton pad

Preparation

• With the nail already completely dry, apply this simple treatment. Dampen a cotton pad with 3 drops of olive oil and 5 drops of orange oil. The combination of these two oils is very suitable to fight fungus, inflammation and to reduce pain.

• Let it act for 5 minutes. After that time, allow it to dry with the environment.

• You need to apply this remedy to your nail one to two times a day for one to two weeks. Nail fungus takes a long time to resolve, so we must be consistent.

• In the same way, you can also apply this combination on your healthy nails to prevent possible infections or infections, especially if you are always in contact with water.

Step 3

Ingredients

• Natural nail polish
• A small closed jar
• One garlic clove
• 5 drops of orange oil

Preparation

• If you have natural nail polish, pour it into another bottle where you can add the rest of the ingredients.

• Crush the garlic and add it to the jar with enamel, then include the 5 drops of orange oil.

• Stir well and apply to nails. You will see how, day by day, the problem of onychomycosis will be treated and will improve.

Dr. Pinheiro warns that fungi usually reappear in 50% of cases, so it is advisable to apply this treatment periodically after the nail has healed.