Warts are skin formations of a 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 folk remedies, celandine for warts proved to be the best. Its action is based on the toxic substances contained in the composition. The plant is very effective in the treatment, but has several contraindications. 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 a height of one meter. This medicinal plant is able to cure many diseases. People also call celandine "wild boar".
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 ignores them. But, in a weakened organism, it multiplies rapidly, as a result of the appearance of papillomas and warts on the skin (mainly on the face, arms, lower limbs and neck).
Lesions may not be removed, but they may be enlarged and spread throughout the body.
There are several ways to remove warts:
- chemical method;
- celandine; laser
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- 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 poisonous, it handles many skin conditions well and has an effect on cancer cells.
Chemical composition
The various parts of the plant contain:
- ascorbic acid and carotene;
- organic acids, such as citric, succinic, malic;
- bitterness, resins, essential oils and saponins;
- tannins; phytonides;
- poisonous alkaloids (allocriptopine, chelidonine, coptisine, sanguinarine, protopine).
An important component is chelidonine and its derivatives: methoxyquinidonine, oxychelidonine and homohelidonine. This alkaloid is close to the morphine. In small doses it can have an analgesic effect, when taken in significant amounts it causes paralysis of the nervous system and seizures. Most 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 with sputum discharge:
- helps to remove excess fluids and bile from the body.
Pros and cons of using celandine
Pros of removing warts with celandine:
- Unlike medical methods and medicines, the use of fresh juice from a medicinal plant is a painless way to remove warts: the person does not experience burning or other unpleasant sensations.
- Celandine is a natural source of medicinal components that kill all skin growth.
- The fresh sap of the plant during the flowering period is a quality and a treatment method. Celandine can be found on all garden land, on the edge of the forest, in meadows and in the mountains.
Cons:
- The plant must be harvested and applied during flowering: May-June, otherwise it will not be useful.
- Pharmaceutical products based on celandine are not as powerful as a fresh natural product.
- Applying a pharmaceutical 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 remedies at home
Celandine recipes:
- Juice.To get it, you need to get celandine along with the root, rinse and let it dry. There should be no moisture. Then, pass through a meat mincer 2 times, squeeze the resulting mass with a dense material, place the liquid in a dark glass bottle (this is important) and squeeze with a stopper. After a week, the juice will begin to ferment. From that moment, it is necessary to release gas from the cylinder every day. This procedure must 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 preparation, add alcohol or vodka in the proportion of 100 ml of juice per 50 ml of vodka, or 1 liter of juice per 0. 5 liter 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 can occur during therapy. To cook, you need to add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs with 200 ml of boiling water. It takes an hour to infuse the medicine. Apply 3 times a day for a teaspoon.
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, you should not treat them at the same time. For a 3-week course, lubricate 5-6 parts.
- First, it is necessary to experience the effect of the juice or extract on the elbow crease to check the body's allergic reaction. If there is no itching, burning, rash, swelling or redness of the skin, you can start a course of therapy.
Internal application
As the cause of the formation is a viral infection, it is necessary to solve the problem comprehensively.
Ingestion of antiviral decoctions and infusions together with external influences will make treatment with celandine more successful.
Broth
For this recipe, you can collect herbs yourself or buy ready-made herbs at the pharmacy.
Dry required:
- dandelion roots - 1 tablespoon. me . ;
- plantain - 1 tbsp. me . ;
- celandine - 1 tablespoon. me . ;
- mackerel - 2 tablespoons. me . ;
- nettle leaves - 2 tablespoons. me.
2nd. me. 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. He has time to cool down and make the infusion. Then, the liquid should be filtered and taken in a third of a glass, 3 times a day. Store a maximum of 2 days in the refrigerator.
Alcohol tincture
Alcohol tincture has no less benefit than decoctions. In some cases, its action is even more effective, because during the preparation process the plants do not undergo heat treatment.
To cook 2 tbsp. me. crushed dry celandine is taken 0, 5 liters of alcohol. Can be substituted for vodka or brandy. It is necessary to insist on the remedy for 2 weeks, shaking it periodically. Then strain and take orally. The course of treatment is 1 month. Single dose - 15 drops.
Enemas
The medicine is used in this way due to the fact that warts can appear not only on the skin, but also inside the body, on 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 one month off. The therapy is then repeated at a higher dosage.
- In 1st. me. dry leaves take 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 2 hours, filter before using.
The healing effect will be much stronger if you first do a cleansing enema in the proportion of 1 tbsp. me. 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 stem cut, 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 go black during the process.
- Glycerin juice.To obtain this cream, you need to mix the freshly squeezed celandine juice with the glycerin. The dough is easily applied and stored for a long time. It can be made at the time of flowering 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, without excluding the intimate area. Celandine is an effective remedy to remove pathological cancers. Homemade cream has the best effect. It needs to be applied on time. After application, you need to apply a regular moisturizer around the growth. After a few weeks, 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 overdosing, as the plant is considered poisonous. Before using any celandine medication, you should consult a doctor.
In case of overdose, consequences such as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, unreasonable anxiety, hypotension may occur.
If the treatment is external, an allergic reaction, burning sensation, edema, burn may occur (if moxibustion with celandine was performed incorrectly).
Contraindications for use
Celandine is contraindicated in people under the following conditions:
- intolerance to the plant;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- children 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.