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 folk remedies, celandine for warts has proven successful. 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. 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

how to remove a wart with celandine

Celandine belongs to the poppy family and grows up to one meter in height. This medicinal plant is able to cure many diseases. People also call the 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 them. 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 in the neck).

The lesions cannot be removed, but this is heavy with their magnification and spreads throughout the body.

There are several ways to remove warts:

  • chemical method;
  • celandine;
  • laser
  • ;
  • liquid nitrogen.

Description

Celandine is considered a plant with medicinal properties and has been very popular in traditional medicine for a long time. Despite the fact that it is poisonous, it is resistant to many skin diseases 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;
  • toxic alkaloids (alocryptopine, chelidonine, coptisine, sanguinarine, protopine).

An important component is chelidonin 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 a significant amount 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 healing effect;
  • relieves spasms;
  • helps with the discharge of sputum:
  • helps remove excess fluid and bile from the body.

Advantages and disadvantages of using celandine

Benefits of wart removal with celandine:

  • Unlike medical methods and drugs, 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 compounds that kill all skin growths.
  • The sap of fresh plants during the flowering period is a quality and a method of processing. Celandine is present in all garden plots, on 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.
  • Pharmaceuticals made from celandine are not as potent as a natural fresh 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 of
  1. .To get it you need to get celandine with the root, rinse and leave to dry. There should be no humidity. Then pass 2 times through a meat grinder, squeeze the resulting mass using dense material, place the liquid in a dark glass bottle (this is important) and tighten with a stopper. After a week, the juice will start to ferment. From this moment, it is necessary to release gas from the cylinder every day. This procedure should be carried out until the fermentation process stops (this takes about a week). Then the tool can be used. It is recommended to keep the vial in the refrigerator.
  2. Extract.For the preparation, add alcohol or vodka at the rate of 100 ml of juice for 50 ml of vodka, or 1 liter of juice for 0, 5 liters of vodka. A remedy prepared according to this recipe can be used to treat warts throughout the year.
  3. Celandine infusion- used to relieve pain that may occur during treatment. For cooking, you need to pour 1 teaspoon of dry herbs with 200 ml of boiling water. It takes an hour to infuse the remedy. Apply 3 times a day for a teaspoon.

Caution should be remembered when processing:

  • 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 try the effect of juice or extract on the bend of the elbow to check the body's allergic reaction. If there is no itching, burning, rash, swelling, redness on the skin, you can start treatment.

Internal application

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

Ingestion of antiviral decoctions and infusions with external influences will make celandine treatment more effective.

Broth

For this recipe, you can collect herbs yourself or buy ready-made herbs from the pharmacy.

Dehydrated required:

  • dandelion roots - 1 tbsp. l. ;
  • plantain - 1 tsp. 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 has time to calm down and infuse. After that, the liquid should be filtered and taken in a third of a glass 3 times a day. Do not keep more than 2 days in the refrigerator.

Alcohol tincture

Alcohol tincture has no less advantages than decoctions. In some cases, its action is even more effective, since during the preparation process the plants do not undergo heat treatment.

To cook 2 tbsp. l. crushed dried 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 filter and take orally. The duration 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:

  1. Take 2 ml of juice for 100 ml of boiled water. The duration of treatment is 14 days, after which a month off. Therapy is then repeated at a higher dose.
  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 lukewarm water.

Processing methods

methods of treatment of 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, it is best to get the juice from the cut of the stem, at the root itself. It is necessary to pour the medicinal liquid over the wart 4 times a day until it is completely removed (the treatment lasts about 3 weeks). Education must 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, without excluding the intimate area. Celandine is an effective remedy for removing pathological neoplasms. Homemade cream has the best effect. It must be applied punctually. After application, you need to apply regular moisturizer around the growth. After a few weeks, papillomas in intimate places will disappear.

Side effects

Medicines based on celandine can be used internally and externally, but in any case, it is important to avoid overdose, as the plant is considered poisonous. Before using any medicine from celandine, you should consult a doctor.

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

If the treatment was external, an allergic reaction, burning sensation, edema, burning may occur (if moxibustion with celandine was not carried out correctly).

Contraindications for use

Celandine is contraindicated in people with the following conditions:

  • intolerance to plants;
  • pregnancy;
  • lactation period;
  • children up to 3 years (exterior) and up to 12 years (interior);
  • epilepsy;
  • mental disorders;
  • angina pectoris;
  • chronic constipation;
  • serious diseases of the liver and stomach;
  • dysbiosis;
  • asthma.