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Procedure:
- Soak a piece of cotton in pineapple juice and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Carefully apply it to the wart without applying too much pressure.
- Wrap the cotton pad with a bandage.
- Leave it on for 3-5 minutes.
- Repeat 2-3 times a day to get faster results.
4. Dandelion
Dandelions are a common weed that sprouts in spring and they have been used for their medicinal benefits in Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine for a very long time. Warts can be treated using dandelion milk, or sap, which is found in their stems.
Procedure:
- Choose dandelions that grow naturally in fields and that haven’t been sprayed with any chemicals.
- Pluck off the flower at the bottom while trying to leave the stem intact.
- Squeeze the sticky, milky sap onto the wart.
- Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times a day for approximately 2 weeks or until the wart disappears.
5. Aloe vera
Aloe has many active components which have antiviral and antiseptic effects, as well as anti-inflammatory actions. These components help our immune system fight infections, thus making aloe one of the most sought out home-remedies for treating warts.
Procedure:
- Remove a leaf from an aloe vera plant.
- Cut it in half and scrape the gel off the leaf.
- Apply the gel to the wart.
- Cover with a bandage and wait for 5-10 minutes or until you feel some relief.
- Repeat for approximately 2 weeks.
6. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a vital nutrient that has many benefits associated with boosting our immune system so that it can fight illnesses and enhance our healing process. Our body can’t produce it by itself so we can incorporate it through a diet rich in vitamins. Another option to get your recommended daily intake is through supplements.
Procedure:
- Use a spoon or the bottom of a glass to crush up a vitamin C tablet.
- Add the powder into a glass and slowly pour in water until you get a paste.
- Soak a piece of cotton in the paste.
- Apply the paste to the wart.
- Cover it with a bandage.
- Leave it on overnight.
- Repeat this process daily until the wart disappears.
7. Basil
Basil is a herb most commonly used when cooking because it adds a distinctive flavor to our dishes. However, this herb also contains powerful antioxidants and essential oils which bring about many benefits like lowering inflammation and protecting our immune system from infections.
Procedure:
- Crush up ⅓ of a cup of basil leaves until they are mushy.
- Collect the paste with your fingers and rub it in the affected area.
- Bandage the area to secure the paste.
- Leave it on overnight.
- Reapply every day for 1 or 2 weeks.
8. Cypress and lemon essential oils
Some essential oils contain various degrees of antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal properties which are very useful when treating warts. Bear in mind that essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin but diluted with a carrier oil. The most common ones are sweet almond and olive oil.
Procedure:
- Add a few drops of the essential oil to an ounce of carrier oil.
- Before applying it to the wart, do an allergy test: rub the mixture into an area of the skin that has no lesions. If there’s no allergic reaction within the next 24-48 hours, then it’s safe to use.
- Soak a piece of cotton in the oil and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Carefully rub it on the wart.
- Repeat twice a day until the wart shrinks in size.
- Don’t expose the area to sunlight while you’re doing this treatment, as lemon oil is photosensitive and you could develop a dark spot on the area where the wart was.
Make sure that you visit your doctor first!
Before trying these natural remedies, make an appointment with your doctor to be absolutely certain that what you have is actually a wart since they can be mistaken for other skin growths. If they persist, spread to other parts of the body, or are recurrent, they can be a symptom of a weak immune system so it’s always advisable to get a check-up done.
Do warts frequently pop up on your skin? If so, which of these home remedies do you consider to be the most useful? Also, feel free to share this article with your family and friends if they suffer from these annoying growths.
