Warts are formations on the skin of a viral etiology. They are not only a cosmetic defect but also a way for the virus to multiply so that they need to be removed. Among folk remedies, celandine for warts has proven to be the best. Its action is based on the toxic substances found in the composition. The plant is very effective for treatment, but has a number of contraindications. To remove pathological formations is 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 able to cure many diseases. People also call celandine "warthog".
Experts believe that the appearance of warts is caused by 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 him. However, in a weakened organism, it multiplies rapidly, resulting in papillomas and warts appearing on the skin (mainly on the face, arms, lower legs and neck).
The lesions may not be removed, but this is 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 an herb with medicinal properties and has been very popular in folk medicine for a long time. Despite being toxic, it copes well with many diseases of the skin 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 acid, succinic acid, malic acid;
- bitterness, resins, essential oils and saponins;
- tannins;
- phytoncider;
- toxic alkaloids (alocryptopine, chelidonine, coptisine, sanguinarine, protopine).
An important component is chelidonine and its derivatives: methoxychelidonine, oxychelidonine and homohelidonine. This alkaloid is close to morphine. In small doses, it can have an analgesic effect when taken in significant amounts, it causes paralysis of the nervous system and cramps. 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 cramps;
- helps sputum discharge:
- helps remove excess fluid and bile from the body.
Pros and cons of using celandine
Benefits of removing warts with celandine:
- Unlike medicinal methods and medicines, the use of 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 components that kill all skin growth.
- Fresh plant sap during the flowering period is a quality and treatment method. Celandine can be found in all garden sites, on the edge of the forest, in meadows and in the mountains.
Disadvantages:
- The plant should be harvested and applied during flowering: May-June, otherwise it is not useful.
- Pharmacy products based on celandine are not as strong as a natural fresh product.
- Using 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.
Folk medicine at home
Celandine Recipes:
- Juice.To get it, get celandine along with the root, rinse and set aside to dry. There should be no moisture. Then run 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 tighten with a stopper. After a week, the juice begins to ferment. From this moment it is necessary to release gas from the bottle every day. This procedure should be performed until the fermentation process stops (it takes about a week). Then the tool can be used. It is recommended to store the bottle in the refrigerator.
- Excerpt.For preparation, add alcohol or vodka at a rate of 100 ml of juice per. 50 ml vodka or 1 liter of juice per. 0, 5 liters of vodka. An agent prepared according to this recipe can be used to treat warts all year round.
- Infusion of celandine- used to relieve pain that may occur during treatment. For cooking, pour 1 teaspoon of dry herbs with 200 ml of boiling water. It takes an hour to add the solution. Apply a teaspoon 3 times a day.
It is necessary to remember the precautions during treatment:
- Wear gloves during preparation to avoid burns.
- If a large number of warts appear on the body, do not treat them at the same time. Grease 5-6 pieces for a 3-week course.
- First of all, try the effect of juice or extract on the bending of the elbows to control the body's allergic reaction. If there is no itching, burning, rash, swelling, redness of the skin, you can start a course of treatment.
Internal application
Since the cause of the formation of formations is a viral infection, it is necessary to solve the problem thoroughly.
Taking antiviral decoctions and infusions together 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 needs:
- dandelion roots - 1 tbsp. l . ;
- plantain - 1 tbsp. l . ;
- celandine - 1 tbsp. l . ;
- hestehale - 2 tbsp. l . ;
- stinging nettle leaves - 2 tbsp. l.
2. st. l. the resulting collection of the mixture is poured with 3 glasses of water. The power is boiled, after which it is removed from the heat. He gets time to cool down and infuse. Then the liquid should be filtered and taken in a third of a glass 3 times a day. Do not store in the refrigerator for more than 2 days.
Alcohol tincture
Alcohol tincture has no less advantage than decoction. In some cases, its effect is even more effective, as the plants do not undergo heat treatment during the preparation process.
For cooking 2 tbsp. l. crushed dry celandine is taken 0, 5 liters of alcohol. It can be replaced with vodka or moonlight. It is necessary to insist on the solution for 2 weeks and shake it at regular intervals. Then strain and take orally. The course of treatment is 1 month. A single dose - 15 drops.
Enema
The drug is used in this form due to the fact that warts can occur not only on the skin, but also inside the body, on the mucous membranes.
Two effective solutions are used:
- Tag 2 ml of juice per. 100 ml of boiled water. The course of treatment is 14 days, after which one month is free. The therapy is then repeated at a higher dose.
- At the 1st st. l. dry leaves take 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 2 hours, filter before use.
The healing effect will be much stronger if you first make a cleansing enema in the ratio of 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice in 2 liters of warm water.
Treatment methods
Celandine warts are treated by several methods. The most powerful and easy to use:
- Freshly squeezed juice.If it is possible to get the plant in May and June, it is best to get the juice from the stem cut, right at the root. It is necessary to drip the medicinal liquid on the wart 4 times a day until it is completely removed (treatment takes about 3 weeks). Education must turn black during the process.
- Glycerin juice.To get such a cream, 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, dermatitis.
Papillomas can occur in the most unexpected places, except the intimate zone. Celandine is an effective means of removing pathological neoplasms. Homemade cream has the best effect. It must be used point by point. After application, apply a regular moisturizer around the growth. After a few weeks, papillomas disappear in intimate places.
Side effects
Celandine medicine 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 medicine from celandine, consult a doctor.
In case of overdose, consequences such as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, anxiety without cause, hypotension may occur.
If the treatment was external, an allergic reaction, burning sensation, edema, burning (if moxibustion with celandine was performed incorrectly) may occur.
Contraindications for use
Celandine is contraindicated in humans under the following conditions:
- plant intolerance;
- pregnancy
- breast-feeding period;
- children up to 3 years (outside) and up to 12 years (inside) epilepsy;
- mental disorders
- angina pectoris;
- chronic constipation
- severe liver and stomach disease
- dysbiosis;
- asthma.