🌿 Natural Remedies for Warts
1. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
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Soak a small piece of cotton in ACV.
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Tape it to the wart and leave it on overnight.
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Repeat nightly until the wart darkens, scabs, and falls off.
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Caution: May cause irritation. Dilute if needed.
2. Garlic
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Crush fresh garlic and apply it directly to the wart.
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Cover with a bandage.
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Change daily. The sulfur compounds can help kill the virus.
3. Banana Peel
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Rub the inside of a banana peel on the wart daily.
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The enzymes and potassium may help break down the wart over time.
4. Tea Tree Oil
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Apply a drop directly to the wart once or twice a day.
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Cover with a bandage.
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Has antiviral and antiseptic properties.
5. Duct Tape Occlusion Therapy
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Cover the wart with duct tape for 6 days.
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Remove the tape, soak the area, and gently file the wart.
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Leave the wart uncovered overnight, then reapply the tape.
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Repeat for several weeks.
6. Aloe Vera
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Apply pure aloe vera gel to soothe and possibly help the wart shrink.
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Best for irritated or sensitive skin.
7. Vitamin C Paste
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Crush a Vitamin C tablet, mix with a few drops of water, and apply to the wart.
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Cover with a bandage.
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Its acidity may help break down the wart.