Wart
Description
A wart is a small, benign growth or tumor of the outer layers of the skin occurring singly or in clusters. Warts are most commonly seen in children and teenagers but may occur at any age. Though they may persist for many years, most warts clear up spontaneously within two years. Warts pose no health threat but may cause discomfort when located, for example, on the ball of the foot. Warts take many forms including those characteristic of common warts, plantar warts, and filiform warts.
Causes
Warts are primarily due to viral infections of the skin by a member of the papovavirus group:
Transmission from person to person by direct or indirect contact with wart tissue or secretions
Spread from one part of the body to another part of the body
Signs & Symptoms
Common warts
Rough, elevated projections varying from one millimeter to two centimeters that are light gray to brown or yellow. Common warts may occur anywhere, but are most commonly found on the hands.
Plantar warts
Firm, flat surface overgrowth of the horny outer layer of the skin, which when removed, reveals soft, whitish-tan, granular tissue which gives rise to pinpoint bleeding. Plantar warts are found most commonly on the soles of feet.
Filiform warts
Small, filamentous growths commonly found on the face and neck.
Nutritional Supplements
Structure & Function:
Immune System Support &
Hair, Skin and Nail Support
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General Supplements
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L-Lysine: 500 mg
Dietary Considerations
No nutritional management is prescribed specifically for warts although a Dietary Goals Diet should be followed to provide all the nutrients necessary for building a sound and disease-resistant body.
Homeopathic Remedy
1.* Anacardium orientale tinct.- 30C, long term
2. Thuja occidentalis tinct. - 30C
3. Acidum nitricum - 30C
Treatment Schedule
Doses cited are to be administered on a 3X daily schedule, unless otherwise indicated. Dose usually continued for 2 weeks. Liquid preparations usually use 8-10 drops per dose. Solid preps are usually 3 pellets per dose. Children use 1/2 dose.
Legend
X = 1 to 10 dilution - weak (triturition)
C = 1 to 100 dilution - weak (potency)
M = 1 to 1 million dilution (very strong)
X or C underlined means it is most useful potency
Asterisk (*) = Primary remedy. Means most necessary remedy. There may be more than one remedy - if so, use all of them.
References
Boericke, D.E., 1988. Homeopathic Materia Medica.
Coulter, C.R., 1986. Portraits of Homeopathic Medicines.
Kent, J.T., 1989. Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica.
Koehler, G., 1989. Handbook of Homeopathy.
Shingale, J.N., 1992. Bedside Prescriber.
Smith, Trevor, 1989. Homeopathic Medicine.
Ullman, Dana, 1991. The One Minute (or so) Healer.
Herbal Approaches
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Herbs
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Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)
Garlic
Greater Celandine
Tea tree oil
Thuja
Venereal warts
Chaparral
Goldenseal
Note: The misdirected use of an herb can produce severely adverse effects, especially in combination with prescription drugs. This Herbal information is for educational purposes and is not intended as a replacement for medical advice.
Discussion:
While the folklore of every country has a "magic" cure for warts, three of the better ones are included herein.
Warts appear to thrive when immunity is compromised and restoring the immune system may cause the warts to miraculously disappear (go into remission).
Dandelion may be consumed as a tea, or the milk sap may be applied directly.
Garlic mal also be consumed as well as applied topically. Some recipes call for the clove to be placed on directly, held on with a Band aid, or to use garlic oil (i.e. garlic cloves soaked in olive oil).
Tea tree oil may give good results after a month or two of topical application.
Chaparral and Goldenseal powders may be combined with vitamin A oil to form a vaginal suppository.
References:
Hoffmann, D: The New Holistic Herbal. Element, 1983. Third edition 1990.
Aromatherapy - Essential Oils
| Lemon Essence, | Tea Tree Essence. |
Related Health Conditions
AbstractsReferences
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