Papillomas and warts have affected humans for thousands of years. They have been found in 3,000-year-old mummies and have even been mentioned in William Shakespeare’s sonnets. Warts are rounded bumps on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Generally, papillomas and warts are not dangerous, but they can be unsightly and contagious. We’ve rounded up some of the best-proven remedies for papillomas and warts that will help stop their growth forever.
Consult Your Doctor First!
Visit your doctor before trying any of these home remedies. At least to know if it’s a wart or something more dangerous. Remember that if you have diabetes or any type of immunodeficiency, these home remedies are prohibited.
Tea Tree Oil
What do you need:
- Several drops of tea tree oil
- 2 tablespoons of water
What to do:
- Add essential oil to the water and spread on the wart.
- Let it dry.
- Repeat 5-6 times a day.
Why it works:
Tea tree oil is a powerful antiseptic that kills most bacteria, making it an effective method of treating warts.
Bee Glue/Propolis
What do you need:
- 2 drops of propolis tincture 50%
- cotton ball
- Adhesive dressing
What to do:
- Apply propolis on the affected area.
- Cover the wart with a cotton ball.
- Wear a bandage to keep it in place.
- Repeat this twice a day.
Why it works:
In nature, propolis protects hives against infection and has antibiotic and antiviral properties. It has been found to activate the thymus gland and boost the immune system.
Pure Castor Oil
What do you need:
- Pure Castor Oil
What to do:
- Smear castor oil on the wart.
- Allow to air dry.
- Repeat 2-3 times a day.
Why it works:
Although it takes several weeks to see results, castor oil is a good way to forget about warts forever. It has antiviral properties and is rich in antioxidants that will help fight the human papillomavirus.
Apple Cider Vinegar
What do you need:
- Several drops of apple cider vinegar
- cotton pillow
- Adhesive dressing
What to do:
- Soak the cotton in vinegar and place it on the wart.
- Wrap a bandage to keep the cotton in place.
- Remove the cotton the next morning.
- Repeat this every night to see results within a week.
Why it works:
Due to its acidic content, vinegar destroys wart tissues quickly and effectively.
Garlic
What do you need:
- Several cloves of garlic
What to do:
- Crush some garlic cloves and place this pulp on the wart.
- Repeat once a day until the wart is gone.
- Garlic pills can also be taken to treat warts.
Why it works:
Garlic is a known remedy due to its antimicrobial properties that can protect you against various viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. All these properties make garlic very useful in fighting warts.
Have you tried any home remedies to remove papillomas and warts? Feel free to share your experience in the comments!
