Herbs play a vital role in several diseases and bodily imbalance. Several herbs have been used for ages in different parts of the globe for successful and safe wart removal. To treat warts with herbs, one has to be diligent and patient for satisfactory results, as a few herbs might take time, but yield desired results. In this article, I will tell you about 10 natural herbs to cure warts.
Natural Herbs To Cure Warts
In the recent past, herbs have been used over strong drugs for various medical issues due to the sheer fact of lesser-known side effects and safe and satisfactory results. Herbs with antiviral properties along with added antioxidant and anti-inflammatory features work excellently well on warts.
Here is a list of 10 natural herbs to cure warts like never before.
Aloe vera with its rich anti-inflammatory properties is effective in treating warts. Aloe vera can be used in the form of gel, juice, or paste. Several households have Aloe vera plants in their kitchen garden. The gel extracted from a fresh-cut Aloe vera leaf and applied directly has proven results on warts of several kinds. The natural juices in Aloe vera act as an effective antiviral agent getting rid of the HPV in case of a wart.
Turmeric, which has been used in the Indian sub-continent since ancient times is extremely effective on warts because of its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This tuber is easily available and can be ground to a paste and applied on the affected area are twice daily for faster results. In case the tuber is unavailable, most stores have turmeric in powdered form which should work equally well when made a paste with water and applied. Turmeric also assures that the wart doesn’t leave a scar on the skin post removal.
Indian Squill though rarely used, is very effective in the removal of warts. Geographically it is more abundant in the northern part of India, especially in the foothills of the Himalayas. This bulb can be crushed to make a paste and applied to the affected area. In places where fresh Indian squill is unavailable one uses the powdered version of the herb. A paste made out of the powder mixed in water and applied to the affected areas yields desired results. Repeat it for a few weeks till the wart comes out on its own. A month of regular use should yield results.
Garlic is a very strong antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral and has the capability to work on the toughest of warts. Because of its high content of Organosulfur and the enzyme alliinase, it is very effective in treating diseases with viral infection. Crush a few pods of garlic and apply the crushed garlic to the affected area and secure it with tape. Keep it overnight and repeat the process for a few days till warts come out on their own.
Asparagus, this wonder herb is rich in sulfur along with a host of vitamins like Vit A, C, B6, K, folic acid, and many more nutrients of use. Because of its rich sulfur content which has strong antiviral and antifungal properties, it works exceptionally well on warts.
Dandelion stem juice is an effective remedy for the removal of warts. The milk extracted from the cut end of the dandelion when applied for a fortnight on the affected area can get one rid of warts in no time. The entire dandelion plant is of medical relevance. The sticky resin extracted from a cut dandelion stem, root or leaves have the potential to cure many viral infections including the HPV causing wart.
Basil leaves have been used majorly in the Indian sub-continent for various ailments mostly because of it’s antiviral and antibacterial properties. The Holy basil is a time-tested and proven remedy for wart removal. Crush some basil leave in a pestle and mortar with a little water if required and apply the paste on the affected area and secure it with tape. Leave it overnight for desired results. Repeat the process till the wart comes out on its own.
Witch Hazel is yet another effective remedial herb for wart removal which has been used extensively in North America as a part of traditional medicine. The extract which has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties along with an added anti-inflammatory function works wonderfully well on wart removal. Due to the presence of tannin witch hazel helps in tightening the skin post-removal of warts, thus leaving no scar. Dab a wad of cotton soaked in witch hazel extract on the affected area and repeat the process two to three times a day to yield desired results.
Marigold flower, along with its leaves has exceptional medicinal properties and has been used since ancient times. Petals of the Marigold flower are very effective in removing warts. Crush the petals of 4 to 5 marigold flowers to make a paste. Apply the paste in the affected area and leave it undisturbed for a few hours. Repeat this process for a few days till the wart comes off.
Fig which is often used as dried fruit for savories is very potent for warts. Fig is rich in natural enzymes which have antiviral properties, thus helps combat HPV-causing warts. Take a few figs and crush them under a rolling pin. Add a little water if required to make an even paste in the mixer. Apply this paste and keep for a few hours till it dries. Remove the paste with water. The process is repeated for about 45 days can yield satisfactory results.
Most of the above options involving the use of herbs to remove warts are time-tested and proven to yield satisfactory results. It is always recommended to use herbs than use harsh chemicals on the human body.
