Home Remedies for Warts that Work

Warning: See a doctor if a wart is growing unusually fast or changes color or appearance. Also, warts in the genital area should be evaluated by a doctor, as they can increase the risk of cancer.

Warts are caused by a virus. Usually viruses that live on the skin don't cause problems but occasionally they do. Why..no one knows. But, it happens to everyone at just about one time or another.

Most warts do eventually go away on their own..but it can take A LONG time. In the meantime, try the following home remedies to speed up the process.

• Vitamin E: Vitamin E is probably the most popular home remedy for warts. Most of the literature involves applying Vitamin E directly to the wart. Cut open a 200 IU capsule and apply to the skin on a daily or twice daily basis.¹² Learn more about What does Vitamin E do
• Vitamin C is another common home remedy for warts. Generally sodium ascorbate powder is the most common form used, however, you can also use ascorbic acid.¹² You can buy Sodium Ascorbate Powder - 2.2 lbs. - Powder (See all Vitamins & Supplements) or Source Naturals Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid Crystals, 16 Ounce and mix with water to form a paste and then apply directly to the skin. I prefer to use sodium ascorbate as it is easier on the stomach when taken internally and that is what we keep on hand. Learn more about Vitamin C benefits.
• Garlic is anti-viral and therefore, can be a powerful weapon in the fight against warts. Try taking Source Naturals Garlic and Parsley Oil tablets internally¹² and applying the oil to the warts. Learn more about garlic cures.
• Try warming castor oil and applying on a gauze to the wart a few times a day.¹²
• Milkweed is an old Native American remedy for warts. Apply milkweed to the wart several times a day.¹² On that same note, the milky substance from a dandelion is also frequently used.
• Apply apple cider vinegar to the wart a few times a day.¹ Learn more about apple-cider-vinegar-and-honey.
• Apply aloe vera gel to the warts with a gauze pad and repeat every few hours.¹. Learn more about medicinal uses of aloe vera.

• Rub a baking soda paste over the wart several times a day.¹
• Grapefruit seed extract is one of the most powerful home remedies for warts. Grapefruit seed is both antibacterial and anti-viral. Apply to the wart twice a day.¹
• Try rubbing lemon juice onto the wart three times each day.¹ Learn more about the benefits of lemon juice.
• Cut open an onion, scoop out the inside and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Allow to sit for several minutes, as the onion will draw out the juice. Apply onion juice to the wart several times a day.¹ Onion is naturally antiviral, so this is a great home remedy for warts.
• Try rubbing a slice of raw pineapple or the juice from a green papaya on warts.¹
• Applying the pulp from a raw banana peel or the juice from green black walnuts are also common home remedies for warts.¹
• Of course, raw potato is the most common of all home remedies for warts! In fact, you have probably heard of this one. Cut a raw potato and apply to the wart several times a day.¹
• Make a paste from fenugreek seeds and apply to the wart.² Learn more about fenugreek tea.
• Calendula Ointment is one of the best home remedies for warts.¹ Apply Calendula Ointment-1 oz.-Ointment to the wart several times a day. Learn more about the calendula flower.
• Drink a tea consisting of astragulus, cleavers, calendula and nettle.. These herbs are all powerful immune boosters.¹ Learn more about the stinging nettle plant.
• Green tea extract is a great home remedy for warts. In fact, green tea extract has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of genital warts.^ap
• Tea tree Oil may also be effective in the treatment of common warts.^ap. Apply tea tree oil directly to the wart and learn more about tea tree oil uses.
• Apply Vitamin A Oil from Arctic Cod Liver Oil to the wart.⁴. Learn more about fish oil health benefits.
  

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