7. Essential oils
Essential oils are gaining popularity in homeopathic treatment to heal a variety of common ailments. Many essential oils have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Some essential oils that could help reduce toenail fungus include:
- Tea tree oil
- Clove oil
- Clary sage oil
- Jasmine oil
- Lavender oil
- Ylang-ylang oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Cinnamon oil
- Lemon oil
- Lemongrass oil
- Thieves oil
- Wild oregano oil
Dilute essential oils with a carrier oil, like coconut oil or olive oil, before applying them to the skin. Mix the desired oil or combination of oils with a carrier oil of your choice and apply a few drops to the affected nail. As previously mentioned, you can also add two to three drops of essential oils to foot baths.
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