How to Dilute Tea Tree Oil for Toenail Fungus
Tea tree oil has been used as an antifungal remedy for centuries. It is a natural remedy that is effective in treating toenail fungus and can be found in many health and beauty stores. To use tea tree oil to treat toenail fungus, it has to be diluted first. Here are the steps to correctly dilute tea tree oil for toenail fungus:
Ingredients and Supplies
- Tea tree oil
- Carrier oil
- Dropper or syringe
- Clean cotton ball
Steps
- Mix the oils. For every 10 drops of carrier oil, use 1 drop of tea tree oil.
- Load the dropper or syringe. Carefully transfer the mixture of tea tree oil and carrier oil into the dropper or syringe.
- Apply the mixture. Place the clean cotton ball over the toenail, and then squeeze the liquid from the dropper or syringe.
- Repeat the application. Apply the mixture of tea tree oil and carrier oil two to three times a day to help fight off the toenail fungus. Repeat this process for three or four weeks.
Diluting tea tree oil is the most effective way of using this natural remedy to treat toenail fungus. Although the ability of tea tree oil to treat toenail fungus has not been scientifically proven, the active ingredient terpinene-4-ol in it has been found to have antifungal properties. Therefore, diluting tea tree oil is a safe and safe way to apply it to the affected area.
