Oak bark from nail fungus: instructions for use (recipes), reviews

Inflamed and irritated skin, excessive sweating are favorable factors for the development of onychomycosis. To keep the feet healthy, traditional medicine uses oak bark from nail fungus. Means prepared on its basis are a reliable therapeutic and prophylactic agent in the fight against infection.

The principle of action for onychomycosis

Our ancestors also actively used the leaves and roots of this tree for medicinal purposes. But its bark is endowed with special healing powers. It retains its therapeutic properties for up to 5 years.

Let us consider in the table the composition of the bark and its therapeutic properties in relation to mycoses.

Components	Mechanism of action
FLAVONOIDS 5%	Antioxidants, which neutralize the effects of free radicals, improve the regenerative properties of cells.
PECTINS 6%	They normalize metabolic processes in tissues, contributing to their recovery.
KEKHITIN 16%	Antimicrobial component that destroys pathogenic flora and prevents its invasion.
TANNING SUBSTANCES 30%	They have an astringent effect, forming a protective film on the treated surface against negative external factors.

This folk remedy for nail fungus is used in two versions - prevention and treatment. Let's consider them in more detail.

Recipes for prevention

The plant is used to prevent infection with onychomycosis due to its astringent properties. In folk medicine, oak bark is successfully combined with herbal remedies such as propolis, soda, vinegar and various herbs.

BATHROOMS. They perfectly cope with the prevention of nail fungus, if they are done regularly at least 3 times a week.

For 1.5 liters of boiling water, take 4 tbsp. l. bark, simmer for 15 minutes and let it brew for half an hour. Lower your feet into the strained solution, wait until the liquid has cooled, wipe your feet dry, paying special attention to the nail plates. This is the most effective method for the prevention of onychomycosis in traditional medicine.

INFUSION. Used for daily treatment of feet. To prepare it, mix 2 cups of water and 5 tbsp. l. oak bark, put the liquid on the stove, and after boiling, boil it over low heat for 30 minutes. Then leave under the lid for another 2 hours. Infusion rub the feet every evening before bedtime.

COMPRESSES. They are used not only for prevention, but also at the first symptoms of onychomycosis. For cooking, you need 2 tbsp. l. oak bark and 1 tbsp. l. flowers of violet and St. John's wort. Combine herbal ingredients, pour a glass of boiling water and leave under a lid for 2 hours. Moisten cotton swabs in the finished product and apply them to the sore nails, fix the top with a bandage and leave the compress overnight. The infusion retains its medicinal properties for 3 days.

DRY SPRAY. The recipe prevents fungal infection, fights sweating and unpleasant odors. Grind 2 tbsp into powder. l. oak bark, add 1 tbsp. l. starch and talc. Mix the components and apply to dry, clean feet in the morning and evening.

Prescriptions for treatment

Oak bark with onychomycosis and candidiasis cannot be an independent drug. Nail fungus is a serious infectious and inflammatory process that can be eliminated in combination medications and folk remedies, less often physiotherapy and surgical removal of the affected areas of the nail.

That is why it is recommended to supplement the main course of drug therapy with recipes from oak bark and prevent subsequent infection and spread of the infectious process. The use of a herbal remedy for medicinal purposes is designed for 14 days.

ANTIFUNGAL OINTMENT. 2 tbsp. l. Mix the crushed bark and the same amount of laundry soap with warm water until it becomes a thick slurry. Apply ointment generously to the foci of onychomycosis in the evening, shortly before bedtime.

CONTRAST BATHS. Prepare a decoction of 2 liters of water and 8 tbsp. l. oak bark, infuse for an hour. Heat half of the solution to 45 degrees, pour into a bath and steam the feet in it for 5 minutes. Then pour a liter of cold water into the same container and continue the procedure for the same amount of time. Repeat the manipulation with the second half of the broth.

COMPRESS WITH HERBS. 3 tbsp. l. oak bark and 2 tbsp. l. combine lilac flowers, calendula and celandine, pour 2 glasses of water, bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Strain the cooled agent, moisten cotton pads in it and apply to the foci of onychomycosis, fixing with a bandage. The compress is kept from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the severity of the disease.

Use in children, pregnant and lactating

Local treatment with products prepared on the basis of oak bark is not contraindicated in children and women who are in position or are breastfeeding a baby. When applied externally, plant extracts are not absorbed into the systemic circulation, and therefore do not cause side effects.

Contraindications and side effects

Internal reception of a decoction based on oak bark has many prohibitions, and for local treatment it is only one - individual hypersensitivity to this herbal remedy.

Adverse reactions are extremely rare. Usually they manifest themselves in increased dryness, irritation and flaking of the skin, due to the strong astringent properties of oak bark or the presence of intolerance to its components.

Reviews

Maria, 26 years old. “Due to weak immunity during pregnancy, I caught a fungus and suffered with it for a long time. The infection affected not only the nails, but also the skin of the feet. Since she was breastfeeding, she was afraid to use medicines. I tried celandine juice, soap, and vinegar from foot fungus, until my mother advised oak bark baths. I did them every day, even several times a day, since the remedy is safe. After 2 weeks, there was an improvement, and after 2 months, the feet acquired a normal appearance. Recommend".

Alexander, 30 years old. “I have been playing sports for a long time, and fungus is a common disease among men. Someone from my acquaintances advised me to make a powder of talcum powder and oak bark and treat the feet before and after each workout. The method really works, the result is obvious, be sure to try it. "

Inna, 40 years old. “My son in the army caught a fungus, his legs were in an ugly state. I didn't want to go to the doctor, complained about the lack of time. Every evening I gave him baths with a decoction of oak bark and additionally treated his nails and skin with cheap Clotrimazole. The disease was gone, although it took a long time - at least 4 months of daily procedures. The method is suitable for very patient people. "

Oak bark has medicinal and prophylactic properties. Recipes with its use form protection against infection with nail fungus on healthy legs and fight pathogens on feet affected by onychomycosis.