Warts are growths that occur on the skin of viral etiology. These are not only a cosmetic defect, but also a way the virus reproduces, so they must be eliminated. Among folk remedies, celandine for warts has proven itself best. Its action is based on toxic substances contained in the composition. The herb is very effective in treatment, but it has a number of contraindications. It is important to follow the instructions for use in order to ensure safe removal of pathological formations.
Celandine as a remedy for warts
Celandine belongs to the poppy family and reaches up to one meter. This medicinal herb has the ability to treat many diseases. People also call celandine "wild boar. "
Experts believe that the appearance of warts is due to the presence in the body of the human papillomavirus HPV. It is transmitted by contact and sexually.
If a person has good immunity, the virus bypasses him. However, in a weakened organism, it multiplies rapidly as a result of the appearance of papillomas and warts on the skin (especially on the face, arms, lower limbs and neck).
Lesions may not be removed, but these are filled with their enlargement and spread throughout the body.
There are several ways to remove warts:
- chemical method;
- celandine;
- laser;
- liquid nitrogen.
Description
Celandine is considered a herb with medicinal properties and has long been very popular in folk medicine. Although it is toxic, it copes well with many diseases in the skin and affects cancer cells.
Chemical composition
The various parts of the plant include:
- ascorbic acid and carotene;
- organic acids such as citric, succinic, malic;
- bitterness, resins, essential oils and saponins;
- tannins;
- phytoncides;
- toxic alkaloids (alocryptopine, chelidonine, coptisine, sanguinarine, protopine).
An important ingredient is the scheelidine and its derivatives: methoxy chelidonine, oxycelidine and homohelidine. This alkaloid is close to morphine. It can have an analgesic effect in small doses, causing paralysis and convulsions in the nervous system when taken in significant quantities. Most alkaloids are found in the rhizome, but leaves are also poisonous.
The herb has healing effects on the body due to its unique composition:
- reduces tumor growth;
- kills bacteria, viruses and fungi;
- has a wound healing effect;
- relieves spasm;
- helps sputum discharge:
- helps to remove excess fluid and bile from the body.
Pros and cons of using celandine
Advantages of removing warts with celandine:
- Unlike medicinal methods and medications, using fresh juice of a medicinal plant is a painless way to remove warts: a person does not experience a burning sensation or other unpleasant sensations.
- Celandine is a natural source of medicinal ingredients that kill all skin growths.
- Fresh plant sap is a quality and treatment method during flowering. Celandine can be found in all garden plots, at the edge of the forest, meadows and mountains.
Cons:
- The plant should be harvested and applied during the flowering period: May-June, otherwise it will not help.
- Celandine-based pharmacy products are not as strong as natural fresh products.
- Applying a pharmacy product can be painful.
- Recovery takes a long time.
- The disease is not always overlooked: scars and scars may remain on the body.
- Allergies may develop.
Folk remedies at home
Celandine Recipes:
Juice- .To achieve this, you need to take the celandine along with the root, rinse and let dry. There should be no moisture. Then pass it through a meat grinder 2 times, squeeze the resulting mass using a dense material, put the liquid in a dark glass bottle (this is important) and squeeze it with a stopper. After a week, the juice will start to ferment. From this point on, it is necessary to extract gas from the bottle every day. This procedure should be done until the fermentation process stops (it takes about a week). The vehicle can then be used. It is recommended to keep the bottle in the refrigerator.
- Remove.To prepare it, add alcohol or vodka at the rate of 100 ml of juice per 50 ml of vodka or 1 liter of juice per 0. 5 liters of vodka. A remedy prepared according to this recipe can be used to treat warts throughout the year.
- Celandine infusion- used to relieve pain that may occur during therapy. For cooking, you need to pour 1 teaspoon of dried herbs with 200 ml of boiling water. It takes an hour to brew the remedy. Apply 3 times a day for a teaspoon.
It is necessary to remember the precautions to be taken during the treatment:
- Wear gloves during preparation to prevent burns.
- If multiple warts appear on the body, you should not treat them at the same time. For a 3-week course, grease 5-6 pieces.
- To control the allergic reaction of the body, you should first try the effect of the juice or extract on the bend of the elbow. If there is no itching, burning, redness, swelling, rash on the skin, then you can start a treatment.
Internal Application
Since the occurrences are caused by a viral infection, it is necessary to solve the problem comprehensively.
Ingestion of antiviral decoctions and infusions with external influences will make celandine treatment more successful.
Broth
For this recipe, you can collect herbs yourself or buy ready-made herbs at the pharmacy.
Dried required:
- dandelion root - 1 tbsp. l. ;
- banana - 1 tbsp. l. ;
- celandine - 1 tablespoon. l. ;
- horsetail - 2 tbsp. l. ;
- nettle leaves - 2 tablespoons. l.
2. l. collection of the resulting mixture is poured with 3 glasses of water. The broth is boiled, then removed from the heat. It has time to calm down and brew. After that, the liquid should be filtered and taken in a third of a glass 3 times a day. Do not keep in the refrigerator for more than 2 days.
Alcohol tincture
Alcohol tincture has no less benefits than boiling. In some cases, its action is even more effective, since the plants are not heat treated during the preparatory process.
for cooking 2 tbsp. l. crushed dry celandine 0. 5 liters of alcohol is taken. It can be replaced with vodka or moonshine. It is necessary to insist the remedy for 2 weeks, periodically shaking it. Then strain and take orally. Duration of treatment is 1 month. Single dose - 15 drops.
Enemas
In this form, the drug is used because warts can form not only on the skin but also on the mucous membranes of the body.
Two effective solutions are used:
- Take 2 ml of juice for every 100 ml of boiled water. The treatment period is 14 days, then a month off. The therapy is then repeated at a higher dosage.
- 1. l. dry leaves take 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 2 hours, strain before use.
The healing effect will be much stronger if you first make a cleansing enema in proportions of 1 tablespoon. l. Lemon juice in 2 liters of warm water.
Treatment methods
Celandine warts are treated with various methods. The most powerful and easy to use:
- Freshly squeezed juice.If it is possible to get the plant in May and June, then it is best to get the water from the root cut off part of the stem. It should be dripped 4 times a day on the wart until the medicinal fluid is completely removed (treatment takes approximately 3 weeks). Throughout the process, education should turn black.
- Glycerin water.To get such a cream you need to mix freshly squeezed celandine juice with glycerin. The mass is easily applied and stored for a long time. It can be done during flowering and can be applied at any time of the year. In addition to warts, this remedy can treat acne, eczema, and dermatitis.
Papillomas can occur in the most unexpected places without excluding the intimate zone. Celandine is an effective remedy for removing pathological neoplasms. Homemade cream has the best effect. It needs to be applied as a point. After application, you should apply a regular moisturizer around the growth. Papillomas in intimate places disappear after a few weeks.
Side Effects
Celandine medications can be used internally and externally, but in any case it is important to avoid overdose because the plant is considered toxic. Before using any medication from celandine, you should consult a doctor.
In case of overdose, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, unreasonable anxiety, hypotension may occur.
If the treatment is external, an allergic reaction, burning sensation, edema, burns may occur (if the patch with celandine was done incorrectly).
Contraindications for use
Celandine is contraindicated in people under the following conditions:
- plant intolerance;
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding period;
- up to 3 years old (outside) and up to 12 years old (inside);
- epilepsy;
- mental disorders;
- angina pectoris;
- chronic constipation;
- severe liver and stomach diseases;
- dysbiosis;
- asthma.