Tea Tree Oil Nail Fungus Natural Cure

Tea Tree Oil (also known as Melaleuca Oil) is a natural treatment that can be used for many ailments.

It is derived from the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca Alternifolia tree.

Known as a powerful antifungal and antiseptic, many people like it because it is not a chemical treatment.

And, it is very effective against nail fungus.

A study showed that tea tree oil was more effective against toe nail fungus than a common antifungal drug called clotrimazole. Another bonus is that rarely are there any side effects to tea tree oil.

How To Use Tea Tree Oil for Nail Fungus

Note: Be sure to get properly diagnosed first before trying this or any treatment.

With tea tree oil home treatment, it is important to be consistent. Try to set a routine for yourself, ie morning and night.

you can use full strength Tea Tree Oil l or mix tea tree oil with some olive oil or vaseline (50/50 mix)

When using tea tree oil for nail fungus, you may notice some immediate improvement to your nail.

However, for the fungus to totally go away, you will likely have to wait until a new nail has completely grown out.

Fingernails can take 6 months to completely regrow, while toenails can take 12 months to completely regrow.

It's important to remember that you may need to use your home treatment for a good period of time (a few months or more) to get rid of the old fungus ridden nail and keep the new nail fungus free.

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