7. Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass oil extracted from leaves and stalks of lemongrass plant has many diverse uses.

Along with having antifungal and antibacterial properties, it also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties.

Relieving anxiety, gastric ulcers, diarrhea, reducing cholesterol are some of its other uses.

According to research, the antifungal activity of lemongrass oil is achieved due to the presence of high amount of oxygenated motorpenic aldehydes (geranial and neral).

Like other essential oils for toe, fungus need to be used in combination with a carrier oil lemongrass oil is no exception to it. The recommended preparation is outlined below.

Studies show that for the remedy to be effective, the mixture of lemongrass essential oil and carrier oil at least 2.5 percent of it should be lemongrass oil.

Learn how to use lemongrass oil for toenail fungus:

• Combine 2 to 3 drops of lemongrass oil with about 20 ml of suitable carrier oil. Apply this solution directly to the fungus affected toenail twice a day.
• You may find lemongrass tea in shops also, which may also be used for this treatment purpose.
• The tea also contains components of the lemongrass essential oil.
• Simply brew the tea bag and apply it directly to the affected toenail.
• However, for faster results, you may prefer the first method described.