Papillomas are benign formations that can be localized in any part of the skin and mucous membranes. Various means and methods are used for their removal - drugs, medicinal plants, surgical removal. Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies is more often used in the localization of formations on the skin and is carried out at home.
Folk remedies for papilloma are not always effective enough, so it is better to add other methods of treatment to them.
Papillomas: what they are and how they are treated
Papillomas are benign neoplasms caused by proliferation of epithelial cells. They can appear anywhere on the body:
- face - mostly near the eyes;
- the neck;
- chest, abdomen, back;
- lower and upper limbs;
- anogenital zone;
- the mucous membrane of the genital organs - the walls of the vagina and cervix in women, the penis in men;
- respiratory tract mucosa.
In most cases, papillomaviruses (human papillomavirus, HPV) are the cause of formations. The disease can develop in both adults and children.
Treatment has two main directions: removal of papillomas and fight against viral infection (including strengthening of the immune system). Various methods can be used for this, including traditional medicine recipes. The most effective treatment is a combined approach, that is, a combination of different methods.
Folk recipes: pros and cons
The use of folk remedies is only one of the treatment options.
The main advantage of traditional medicine is accessibility. You can be treated at home, and the treatment does not require special costs.
There are also disadvantages that limit the use of folk recipes:
- It may take several months to get rid of warts, it will not be possible to cure the disease quickly. But even with long-term treatment, there is no guarantee of success.
- The use of aggressive products can cause skin burns and the development of other complications.
- Contraindications to the use of some medicinal plants are often ignored during treatment, so allergic reactions and side effects from the digestive system may develop.
Thus, treatment with folk remedies will not allow you to get rid of papillomas quickly. But with the right approach, home treatment can be effective.
What principles should be followed in the selection of therapy:
- combination of funds for internal and external use;
- record of contraindications for use;
- frequency of use.
In addition, it is recommended not to limit yourself to the use of folk remedies, because it will not be possible to treat papillomas with their use alone. It is more effective to combine their reception with basic therapy (correction of lifestyle, strengthening of immunity) and, if necessary, drug treatment or surgical removal.
Classification
All folk remedies are divided into 2 large groups - for internal and external use. However, they are not mutually exclusive, but complementary. The combination of internal and external agents is especially relevant for the treatment of skin diseases caused by the weakening of the immune system.
Group of folk recipes |
general characteristics |
What recipes can be used? |
For internal use |
Medicines for internal use have a systemic effect, that is, they affect all organs and systems of the body. Medicines that help the body fight viral infection are used for treatment: contains vitamins A and C; It has immunomodulatory properties; has a restorative effect. |
Decoctions and infusions are most commonly used for systemic therapy. |
For external use |
Medicines for external use are not included in the general circulation, so they act locally on the papilloma. Means that cause the destruction of the structure are used. In the 2nd stage of treatment (after removal of the mold), substances with restorative properties are used. |
Local therapy is carried out with the help of lotions, applications, ointments. |
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You can eliminate papillomas on the skin with the help of celandine, lemon balm, garlic, green walnut, medicine payments. On their basis, infusions for ointments, applications, lotions and rubs are prepared.
Celandine
Celandine juice contains alkaloids, vitamin C, organic acids (malic, citric, succinic), so the plant is often used to remove warts, papillomas and other skin formations.
Juice of fresh celandine grass should be lubricated with skin forms 3 times with an interval of 1-2 minutes. It is necessary to repeat the procedure 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening, the duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks. Carefully apply celandine juice, only to the papilloma area. Otherwise, you can get skin burns.
Celandine is a popular remedy for skin neoplasms
Melissa
The main chemical components of lemon balm are acids (rosemary, chlorogenic) and essential oils. Recipes based on lemon balm are able to suppress the reproduction of viruses and help well with papillomatosis. For local therapy, you can use an ointment based on lemon balm extract. Ointment recipe:
- Mix 50 g of crushed balsam leaves with 100 ml of peach or castor oil;
- insist 8 hours;
- cook in a water bath for 30 minutes;
- Add 50 ml of glycerin;
- cook for another 15 minutes.
The ointment can be applied immediately after cooling. It is necessary to lubricate the affected areas of the skin 2 times a day.
Take fresh lemon balm leaves to make an ointment.
garlic
Applications and ointments with garlic will help to eliminate papilloma. At home, you can prepare a cream based on garlic, for this you need to grind 1 clove of garlic into a pulp and mix it with hypoallergenic hand cream.
Apply the resulting mixture to the skin, apply a gauze bandage on top and stick the patch. After 3 hours, remove the bandage and gently wash the skin with water.
Homemade garlic-based cream can get rid of papillomas
walnut
You can use green walnut tincture to remove papillomas. Recipe:
- take an unripe walnut;
- finely chop or pass through a meat grinder;
- fill the glass container to ⅔;
- add alcohol to the mouth;
- Insist for 3 weeks;
- strain through cheesecloth.
Lubricate the papillomas with the resulting tincture 2 times a day. The duration of treatment is several months.
Tincture of papillomas is made from green walnut
Internal
For internal use, you can use recipes based on dandelion, lemon balm, medicinal fees. Infusions and decoctions are prepared from medicinal plants.
Dandelions
The herb and dandelion root have immunological properties, so the plant can be used internally to stimulate the immune system. How to prepare an infusion:
- chop grass and dandelion root;
- Pour 1 tablespoon of chopped herbs into 150 ml of boiling water;
- insist 12 hours;
- tension.
The infusion should be taken 50 ml 30 minutes after a meal. Dandelion infusion is contraindicated in case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, an allergic reaction may develop, so it is recommended to check the sensitivity before taking the infusion.
Dandelions are widely used in folk medicine, including against papillomas.
Drug fee
For treatment, you can use a collection of several ingredients: lemon balm, nettle and plantain leaves, dandelion root. How to prepare a decoction for internal use:
- Take 2 teaspoons. every plant;
- pour them with 400 ml of boiling water;
- cook in a water bath for 20 minutes;
- strain and cool.
The decoction should be drunk 50 ml 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 14 days.