Warts are skin formations of viral etiology. They are not only a cosmetic defect, but also a way for the virus to multiply, so they must be removed. Among the home remedies, celandine for warts has proven to be the best. Its action is based on the toxic substances contained in the composition. The plant is very effective in treatment, but it has several contraindications. In order for the removal of pathological formations to be safe, it is important to follow the instructions for use.
Celandine as a remedy for warts
Celandine belongs to the poppy family and reaches up to one meter in height. This medicinal plant is capable of curing many diseases. People also call celandine "wild boar".
Experts believe that the appearance of warts is due to the presence in the body of HPV, the human papillomavirus. It is transmitted by contact and sexually.
If a person has good immunity, the virus bypasses it. But in a weakened organism, it multiplies rapidly, as a result of which papillomas and warts appear on the skin (mainly on the face, arms, lower extremities and neck).
The lesions may not be eliminated, but this is fraught with 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 been very popular in folk medicine for a long time. Although it is poisonous, it copes well with many skin conditions and has an effect on cancer cells.
Chemical composition
The different parts of the plant contain:
- ascorbic acid and carotene;
- organic acids such as citric, succinic, malic;
- bitterness, resins, essential oils and saponins;
- tannins;
- phytoncides;
- poisonous alkaloids (allocriptopin, chelidonin, coptisin, sanguinarine, protopine).
An important component is chelidonin and its derivatives: methoxy chelidonin, oxyquelidonin and homohelidonin. This alkaloid is close to morphine. In small doses it can have an analgesic effect, when taken in large quantities it causes paralysis of the nervous system and seizures. Most of the alkaloids are found in the rhizome, but the leaves are also poisonous.
Due to its unique composition, the plant has healing effects on the body:
- reduces tumor growth;
- kills bacteria, viruses and fungi;
- has a wound healing effect;
- relieves spasm;
- helps sputum discharge:
- helps remove excess fluid and bile from the body.
Pros and cons of using celandine
Advantages of removing warts with celandine:
- Unlike medical methods and medications, the use of fresh juice from 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 components that kill all skin growths.
- The fresh plant sap during the flowering period is a quality and a treatment method. Celandine can be found on all garden plots, on the edge of the forest, in the meadows and in the mountains.
Cons:
- The plant must be collected and applied during flowering: May-June, otherwise it will not be useful.
- Celandine-based pharmacy products are not as powerful as a natural fresh product.
- Applying a pharmacy product can be painful.
- Healing takes a long time.
- The disease does not always go unnoticed: scars and wounds can remain on the body.
- Allergies can develop.
Home remedies at home
Celandine Recipes:
- Juice.To obtain it, you need to get celandine together with the root, rinse and allow to dry. There should be no moisture. Then go through a meat grinder 2 times, squeeze out the resulting mass with a dense material, put the liquid in a dark glass bottle (this is important) and tighten with a stopper. After a week, the juice will begin to ferment. From this point on, it is necessary to release gas from the bottle every day. This procedure should be done until the fermentation process stops (takes about a week). Then the tool can be used. It is recommended to keep the bottle in the refrigerator.
- Extract.For the preparation, 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 infuse the remedy. Apply 3 times a day for one teaspoon.
It is necessary to remember the precautions during the treatment:
- Wear gloves during preparation to avoid burns.
- If a large number of warts appear on the body, you should not treat them at the same time. For a 3-week course, lubricate 5-6 pieces.
- First of all, you need to test the effect of juice or extract on the elbow bend to control the allergic reaction of the body. If there is no itching, burning, rash, swelling, redness on the skin, a course of therapy can begin.
Internal application
Since the cause of the formation of formations is a viral infection, the problem must be tackled comprehensively.
Ingestion of antiviral decoctions and infusions together with external influences will make the treatment with celandine more successful.
Broth
For this recipe, you can either collect herbs yourself or buy prepared herbs at the pharmacy.
Drying required:
- dandelion roots - 1 tbsp. l. ;
- banana - 1 tbsp. l. ;
- celandine - 1 tbsp. l. ;
- horsetail - 2 tbsp. l. ;
- nettle leaves - 2 tbsp. l.
2nd. l. the resulting collection of the mixture is poured with 3 glasses of water. The broth is brought to a boil, after which it is removed from the heat. It is given time to cool and infuse. After that, the liquid should be filtered and taken in a third of a glass 3 times a day. Store no more than 2 days in the refrigerator.
Alcohol tincture
Alcohol tincture has no less benefits than decoctions. In some cases, its action is even more effective, since during the preparation process the plants are not subjected to heat treatment.
To cook 2 tbsp. l. Crushed dry celandine is taken 0. 5 liters of alcohol. It can be replaced with vodka or moonshine. It is necessary to insist on the remedy for 2 weeks, periodically shaking it. Then strain and take orally. The course of treatment is 1 month. Single dose: 15 drops.
Enemas
The drug is used in this form due to the fact that warts can appear not only on the skin, but also inside the body, on the mucous membranes.
Two effective solutions are used:
- Take 2 ml of juice per 100 ml of boiled water. The course of treatment is 14 days, after which a month off. Then the therapy is repeated at a higher dose.
- In 1 st. l. the dried leaves take 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 2 hours, filter before use.
The healing effect will be much stronger if you first do a cleansing enema in 1 tablespoon proportions. l. lemon juice in 2 liters of warm water.
Treatment methods
Celandine warts are treated with several methods. The most powerful and easy to use:
- Freshly squeezed juice.If it is possible to obtain the plant in May and June, it is best to obtain the juice from the cut of the stem, at the root itself. It is necessary to drip the medicinal liquid on the wart 4 times a day until it is completely removed (the treatment lasts about 3 weeks). Education should turn black in the process.
- Glycerin juice.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 made during the flowering period and applied at any time of the year. In addition to warts, this remedy can cure acne, eczema, and dermatitis.
Papillomas can occur in the most unexpected places, not excluding the intimate area. Celandine is an effective remedy to eliminate pathological neoplasms. Homemade cream has the best effect. It must be applied promptly. After application, you should apply a regular moisturizer around the growth. After a few weeks, the papillomas in intimate places will disappear.
Side Effects
Celandine drugs can be used internally and externally, but in any case, it is important to avoid overdose, because the plant is considered poisonous. Before using any celandine medicine, you should consult a doctor.
In case of overdose, consequences such as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, anxiety without reason, hypotension can occur.
If the treatment was external, an allergic reaction, burning sensation, edema, burning may occur (if moxibustion with celandine was performed incorrectly).
Contraindications for use
Celandine is contraindicated in people under the following conditions:
- plant intolerance;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- children up to 3 years (externally) and up to 12 years (internal);
- epilepsy;
- mental disorders;
- angina pectoris;
- chronic constipation;
- serious liver and stomach diseases;
- dysbiosis;
- asthma.