Oregano Oil
Oregano is a herb that the Italians have popularized. This herb is typically infused in their food to bring flavor and aroma. However, this herb can also be used as a treatment for various diseases. When extracted, oregano can become an essential oil. It contains powerful compounds such as phenols, terpenes, and terpenoids. It also contains active ingredients, which are beneficial in treating toenail fungus. These ingredients are carvacrol, Thymol, and rosmarinic acid.
Carvacrol is the most abundant phenol in oregano which is proven to stop bacterial growth. In addition, thymol is a natural antifungal, adding additional support to the immune system. Thymol can kill fungi and bacteria that swarm in the toenails. It can eliminate the root of the disease while alleviating its symptoms. It also has additional protection for the toenails from harmful invaders. It prevents the buildup of fungi in the toes by killing the unwanted invaders as they breed and spread.
To use oregano oil in treating toenail fungus, apply the essential oil to the infected areas twice daily using a cotton swab. It is proven effective, but some people mix oregano and tea tree oil for more efficacy.
