Celandine for warts: instructions for use, contraindications

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 they must be removed. Among the folk remedies, celandine for warts has proven itself best. Its action is based on the toxic substances contained in the composition. The plant is very effective in treatment, but has a number of 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

how to remove a wart with celandine

Celandine belongs to the poppy family and reaches up to a meter in height. This medicinal plant is capable of curing many diseases. The 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. 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 limbs and in the neck).

The lesions may not be removed, but this is fraught 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 been very popular in folk medicine for a long time. Despite the fact that it is poisonous, it copes well with many diseases on the skin, 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;
  • phytoncides;
  • poisonous alkaloids (alocryptopine, chelidonine, coptisine, sanguinarine, protopin).

An important component is chelidonine and its derivatives: methoxy chelidonine, oxychelidonine and homohelidonine. This alkaloid is close to morphine. In small doses it can have an analgesic effect, when taken in significant quantities it causes paralysis of the nervous system and convulsions. 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 to remove excess fluid and bile from the body.

Pros and cons of using celandine

Pros of removing warts with celandine:

  • Unlike medical methods and medications, 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 growths.
  • Fresh plant sap during the flowering period is a quality and method of treatment. Celandine can be found in all garden plots, at the edge of the forest, in meadows and in the mountains.

Cons:

  • The plant should be harvested and applied during flowering: May-June, otherwise it will not be useful.
  • Pharmacy products based on celandine 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 may remain on the body.
  • Allergies may develop.

Folk remedies at home

Celandine Recipes:

  1. Juice.To get it, you need to get celandine along with the root, rinse and set aside to dry. There should be no moisture. Then pass through a meat grinder 2 times, squeeze the resulting mass using a dense material, place 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 moment on, it is necessary to release gas from the bottle every day. This procedure should be done until the fermentation process stops (it takes about a week). Then the tool can be used. It is recommended to keep the bottle in the refrigerator.
  2. Extract.For 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.
  3. Infusion of celandine- used to relieve pain that may occur during therapy. For cooking, you need to pour 1 teaspoon of dry herbs with 200 ml of boiling water. It takes one hour to infuse the remedy. 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, then you should not treat them at the same time. For one 3-week course, lubricate 5-6 pieces.
  • First of all, you need to try the effect of juice or extract on the bend of the elbow in order to check the allergic reaction of the body. If there is no itching, burning, rash, swelling, redness on the skin, then you can start a course of therapy.

Internal Application

Since the cause of the appearance of formations is a viral infection, it is necessary to solve the problem comprehensively.

Ingestion of antiviral decoctions and infusions along 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 needed:

  • dandelion roots - 1 tbsp. l . ;
  • plantain - 1 tbsp. l . ;
  • celandine - 1 tbsp. l . ;
  • horsetail - 2 tbsp. l . ;
  • nettle leaves - 2 tbsp. l.

2 st. 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. He is given time to cool down and infuse. After that, the liquid must 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 benefit than decoctions. In some cases, its action is even more effective, since during the preparation process the plants do not undergo heat treatment.

For cooking 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 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 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:

  1. Take 2 ml of juice per 100 ml of boiled water. The course of treatment is 14 days, after which a month off. The therapy is then repeated at a higher dosage.
  2. At 1 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 proportions of 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice in 2 liters of warm water.

Treatment methods

methods of treating warts with celandine

Celandine warts are treated with several methods. The most powerful and easy to use:

  1. Freshly squeezed juice.If it is possible to get the plant in May and June, then it is best to get the juice from the cut of the stem, at the very 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 should turn black during the process.
  2. 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, dermatitis.

Papillomas can occur in the most unexpected places, not excluding the intimate zone. Celandine is an effective remedy to remove pathological neoplasms. Homemade cream has the best effect. It needs to be applied pointwise. 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 medicines 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 medicine from celandine, you should consult a doctor.

In case of overdose, such consequences as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, anxiety for no reason, hypotension may occur.

If the treatment was external, then an allergic reaction, burning sensation, edema, burn may occur (if moxibustion with celandine was carried out incorrectly).

Contraindications for use

Celandine is contraindicated in people under the following conditions:

  • plant intolerance;
  • pregnancy;
  • lactation period;
  • children up to 3 years old (outwardly) and up to 12 years old (inside);
  • epilepsy;
  • mental disorders;
  • angina pectoris;
  • chronic constipation;
  • severe liver and stomach diseases;
  • dysbiosis;
  • asthma.