Cure Toe Nail Fungus With Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a very effective way to get rid of toenail fungus, according to Earth Clinic posters. It can be very discouraging to try harsh commercial remedies that promise to cure those ugly, thick, yellow toenails - but don't work. Nail fungus is very common; about 5% of all people have nail fungus. Over half of the people over 70 have developed chronic toenail fungus.

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil (it has no relationshp to the tea we drink) has become a staple in the cabinets of people worldwide because of its value as a home remedy for many ailments, including fungus infections. In Australia, tea tree oil has been used by the native people for thousands of years beccause of its many beneficial properties. Extracted through steam distillation from the twigs and leaves of the tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia), tea tree oil's properties include: fungicide, antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral.

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Tea tree oil is a very effective way to get rid of toenail fungus, according to Earth Clinic posters. It can be very discouraging to try harsh commercial remedies that promise to cure those ugly, thick, yellow toenails - but don't work. Nail fungus is very common; about 5% of all people have nail fungus. Over half of the people over 70 have developed chronic toenail fungus.

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil (it has no relationshp to the tea we drink) has become a staple in the cabinets of people worldwide because of its value as a home remedy for many ailments, including fungus infections. In Australia, tea tree oil has been used by the native people for thousands of years beccause of its many beneficial properties. Extracted through steam distillation from the twigs and leaves of the tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia), tea tree oil's properties include: fungicide, antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral.

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How to Use Tea Tree Oil to Cure Your Toenail Fungus

1. Trim and file nail.
2. Paint on tea tree oil 2x a day.
3. New nail growth will appear; some have said it took about a month, but it could take much longer.

NB: Tea Tree Oil is for topical use only and is not to be swallowed. A small percentage of people also seem to be allergic to topical application of the oil.

Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis) can be Difficult to Cure

• Harsh conventional treatments won't cure toenail fungus over half of the time.
• There are 3 primary causes: dermatophytic fungi, Candida, and non-dermatophytic molds.
• Most toenail fungus is caused by dermatophytic fungi.
• Molds can be responsible for both toenail and fingernail fungus.
• 1 out of 3 diabetics have toenail fungus.
• Fungus and molds love damp places; keep feet dry, change socks often.

Risk Factors

• You are most at risk of developing nail fungus if you are older, diabetic, have psoriasis or an immune system disorder or sweat profusely.
• Runners commonly have problems with chronic nail fungus because of sweaty feet and damp shoes and socks.
• Locker rooms and communal showers spread nail fungus.

If toenail fungus is not treated, the fungus can cause cracking, splitting and even complete loss of the toenail. Fortunately, toenail fungus is curable. Tea tree oil is an effective and inexpensive home cure for toenail fungus.

Continue reading below to learn how Earth Clinic readers have used tea tree oil to cure their toenail fungus. Please let us know how it works for you.