What are Warts?
Before you start treating warts, it’s important to know what they are and what causes them. This way, you will be better prepared to deal with this dreaded medical condition. Essentially, warts are painful small growths on the skin that often appears on the back of hands and the feet and toes. They can have black specks or dots in their center. Warts are caused by a virus known as the Human Papillomavirus that spread through physical contact with other warts or contaminated objects.– Will Tea Tree Oil also work for treating Warts?
Yes, treating shingles with tea tree oil has been found to be effective due to its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its effectiveness in treating warts is inconclusive. Some studies suggest it may help, but further research is needed to determine its true efficacy for treating warts.
What is the Safest Way to Treat Warts?
There are several ways to treat warts, and it’s upon you to determine which of them meets all your needs perfectly. Over-the-counter treatments are common and focus on either freezing or burning these growths. Often, most of the over-the-counter treatments remove the main part of warts but may leave some viruses. They are painful. You may also opt to see a dermatologist who will use much stronger chemicals to freeze or burn the growths to kill all viruses. Obviously, it’s also very painful and expensive. Is there a better alternative? Well, you can get rid of warts naturally using essential oils. They protect your skin from viral infections by creating a natural, long-lasting anti-wart tincture on the skin. In addition, essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties that will prevent warts from swelling and actually help shrink the size of warts instead.The Best Essential Oils for Warts
Neem Oil
Neem oil comes from Indian lilac, a tropical evergreen tree with an ancient history as a remedy for warts and many other diseases. The oil possesses numerous antifungal and antiviral properties, which come in handy for the treatment of warts. Apply the oil directly on the affected areas of your skin. Alternatively, dilute it with a carrier oil to mask the oil’s mustard-like odor.Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil, extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia, has been used widely for centuries to treat several medical conditions. Past studies have proven that it has antibacterial, antifungal as well as antiviral properties, which help to treat warts. Apply it directly up to twice per day or dilute it with a carrier oil before use.Oregano Oil
This essential oil comes from a plant of the mint family, and it has antifungal, antioxidant, pain-killing, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Strictly use diluted oregano essential oil, since it’s extremely concentrated, for best results.Lemon Oil
Lemon oil has potent antiviral properties and has proven to be effective in the eradication of a wide range of viral infections, such as Herpes Simplex type 1, chicken pox, shingles, and warts. Besides, the essential oil has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which are all useful in eliminating warts.Lavender Oil
Lavender boasts excellent antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, making it ideal for treatment of a variety of microbial infections, especially those that affect the skin. The sweet-scented oil can also treat warts as it reduces pain and irritation.Eucalyptus Oil
This native Australian oil has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for several microbial infections. It can also be used to get rid of warts, thanks to its potent antiviral and antiseptic features.Essential Oil for Warts on Your Feet
While most warts are more of an eyesore, plantar warts can actually get in the way of comfort and daily mobility. They appear as hard -and painful to the touch – growths on the souls of your feet (or hands) and can spread from person to person. Essential Oils to the rescue! Aside from the previously mentioned benefits, essential oils can have pain killing properties (also known as “analgesic”) that can aid in managing the pain caused by potential inflammation or infection of a wart. Aside from the list of essential oils mentioned above, here are a few additional oils we recommend when treating plantar warts:- Thyme
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Wintergreen
- Helichrysum