Warts are small ovular growths that appear on your skin as a result of a viral infection. They are most often benign and painless, but they are unattractive and distracting. At times they can be painful if they are in a sensitive area. Below are some amazing home remedies that can be used to remove warts.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar Wart Remover
Ingredients
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cotton ball
- Bandage
Procedure
- Soak the cotton ball in the vinegar.
- Place the cotton ball over the wart.
- Keep it in place using an adhesive bandage.
- Keep in place overnight.
Frequency
Repeat every night for one week.
Why This Works
Apple cider’s acidic content helps to dry out warts and destroy them.
2. Tea Tree Oil For Warts
Ingredients
- A few drops of tea tree oil
- 2 tbsps water
Procedure
- Dilute the essential oil with the water.
- Apply the solution to the affected area.
- Let air-dry.
Frequency
Apply the solution daily, 5-6 times per day.
Why This Works
Tea tree oil has a natural antiviral component that can treat your warts. It is easily absorbed by the skin, where it can meet and kill the virus responsible for the formation of the warts.
3. Oregano Oil For Warts
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oregano oil
- 8 tsps olive or coconut oil (carrier oil)
Procedure
- Combine the oregano oil and your choice of carrier oil.
- Store the oil in a small glass bottle.
- Apply a few drops of the oil to the site of the wart and let it stay on.
Note: You can hasten the wart removal process by covering the wart with duct tape.
Frequency
Repeat 4-6 times a day.
Why This Works
Oregano oil possess carvacrol, a compound that has antiviral properties capable of killing the virus that causes warts.
