A virus known as papillomavirus, or HPV, causes genital warts, also called condylomata acuminate, or venereal warts, according to Herbal Remedies Info. Genital warts are not the same as generic skin warts. They emerge as raised clumps that resemble cauliflower. Genital warts pass from one person to another through unprotected sex. People with low immunity, such as those with AIDS, cancer, or organ transplants, are also susceptible to genital warts, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Before using an herbal protocol as treatment, it is best to get an examination from your health-care provider.
Herbal Test for Genital Warts
Genital warts usually occur on the penis, or inside or around the vagina or rectum. They can be painless, or they can itch and burn, causing discomfort during sexual intercourse. According to Home Remedies for You, they can also cause bleeding as well as vaginal discharge. To test for genital warts, Herbal Remedies Info suggests soaking a soft cloth in a solution of 25 percent vinegar and 75 percent pure water and applying the cloth to the suspected area. If they are genital warts, they will turn white on the top.
Tea Tree and Thuja Oils
According to Herbal Remedies Info, treating genital warts with a solution of tea tree and thuja oils can help to soothe and dissolve them. The site recommends diluting the oils in a solution of pure vegetable or castor oil with 800 units of vitamin E added. Place the solution on a cotton swab and apply to the area several times a day.
Aloe
Home Made Medicine suggests applying fresh aloe juice for dissolving genital warts and soothing the skin. According to the site, aloe is a natural remedy for treating viruses. It is a plant easily grown, whereby you can apply the gel from the leaves to the warts on a daily basis. Generally, when effective, the treatment will take from two to three months to eliminate the problem.
Milkweed
The Natural Cure Guide refers to the healing properties of the fresh sap that emerges from the stem or leaf of milkweed. When applied directly to genital warts, the sap can be effective in soothing irritation while also helping to eliminate the problem.
Herbal Teas
Lemon grass, green tea and chamomile all contain properties that help to soothe and clear skin ailments, according to the Disabled World website. MotherNature.com suggests making a tea from birch leaves as they contain substances called betulin and betulinic acid, which are anti-viral compounds. You can ingest the tea or place it directly onto the warts by soaking a clean, soft cloth in the solution.
The best way to avoid genital warts is to use condoms during sexual intercourse.
