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Warts

Also indexed as:Common Warts, Flat Warts, Genital Warts, Plantar Warts, Venereal Warts, Verruca Vulgaris
Flat. Plantar. Common. While most people carry the virus that causes these and other types of warts, you can treat your warts and stop the spread. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
SupplementAmountWhy
Garlic
Rub cut clove onto area nightly and cover until morning, or apply oil-soluble extract twice per day3 stars[3 stars]
Studies have shown topically applied garlic to be effective at clearing common warts.
Zinc
Take under medical supervision: 2.25 mg per 2.2 lbs (1 kg) body weight, up to 135 mg per day2 stars[2 stars]
In one study, supplementing with zinc, resulted in complete disappearance of warts in 87% of people treated.
Greater Celandine
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Herbalists sometimes recommend the use of topically applied greater celandine in treating warts.
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