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5 home remedies for toenail fungus

By Sneha Das

1

Tea tree oil

Packed with antibacterial properties, tea tree oil can help treat the brittleness, and discomfort associated with toenail fungus. It reduces the growth of Trichophyton rubrum fungus.

2

Epsom salt

Epsom salt contains anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that help heal infections like toenail fungus and athlete's foot. It also takes care of your foot health.

3

Garlic

Garlic is packed with strong antifungal properties that make it a great home remedy for treating toenail fungus. Place chopped garlic cloves on the affected area for 30 minutes.

4

Baking soda

Baking soda is not only effective in neutralizing foot odor but also heal toenail fungus. It helps in absorbing excess moisture from your foot which is a common cause of the condition.

5

Black tea

Packed with tannic acid, black tea keeps your feet dry and helps close the pores of your foot thereby reducing sweating. It also kills bacteria which in turn helps heal your toenail fungus.

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