Most of us recall lemongrass as an ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine. Often used in soups and curry sauces, in herbal medicine, it is drunk as tea. And one type of lemongrass is an insect repellent, citronella. Lemongrass oil is extracted by steam distillation or through the use of alcohol. It is utilized as [...]
Nail fungus and toenail fungus is common amongst men and women. A nail fungus can affect the appearance of toenails, making them unsightly. Once the toenail fungus takes hold, the fungus is kept in place by the nail plate, making it very difficult to get rid of. Nail fungus is the most common cause of [...]
It’s common for people to recommend vinegar and tea tree footbaths for toenail fungus. Having been at the receiving end of plenty of such advice, I know that only too well. And I don’t want to discount all of it outright, so before I tell you why tea tree oil and vinegar do not work [...]
Vinegar’s Usefulness in Treating Toenail Fungus
It is an urban legend that vinegar, as a disinfectant, has the capability to kill toenail fungus. While this may seem obvious, it is not necessarily true. From a scientific standpoint, this can easily be proven.
Common Toe nail Fungus
The most common toenail fungus is known as onychomycosis, and is easily [...]