Home Remedies for Genital Warts: What Works?

You are not alone if you have genital warts. Many people have them. According to 2012 research, there are up to 1 million new cases of genital warts in the United States each year. And many cases go undiagnosed.

Most genital warts cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 120 strains of HPV, but low-risk types (lrHPV) 6 and 11 cause genital warts. These strains don’t usually cause cervical cancer, though.

If you have Best Genital warts treatment, you may need to see a doctor for treatment. But you may also want to try some home remedies. Here are seven home remedies that may help treat your genital warts.

1. Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been found to be effective against fungi and other organisms, including head lice. To use, dilute the tea tree oil by mixing 1 drop of tea tree oil with 1 to 2 drops of a carrier oil, such as almond or coconut. Apply a drop of the diluted oil directly to the wart. Some people may be allergic to tea tree oil, so test a small amount of the diluted oil on your arm first. If there is no reaction after 24 hours, it should be safe to use.

2. Witch hazel

Witch hazel is an astringent that comes form the witch hazel plant. It is used to treat skin ailments and is mild, so it does not typically irritate sensitive skin.

A 2014 study found that witch hazel might be effective against HPV type 16, which is one of the strains of HPV that causes genital warts. However, this study was limited and did not involve humans, so more research is needed.

Keep in mind that you should not use witch hazel on mucous membranes, including inside the ****** or ****.

3. Green tea

According to 2009 research, green tea has been shown to be effective against genital warts. Sinecatechins (Veregen), an ointment available by prescription, is one option for green tea treatment. You can also purchase green tea extract and use it at home by adding a drop or two to coconut oil and applying it to warts.

4. Garlic

There is some evidence from a 2006 study that applying garlic extract to warts can help clear them up. However, this research is older and more studies are needed.

If you want to give it a try, you can purchase garlic extract and apply it directly to warts, or soak some gauze pads in a mixture of garlic and oil, then apply it and let sit on your warts.

5. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar may help you treat genital warts at home. The acidic properties of the vinegar may work to kill off the virus in a similar way to prescription medications. However, research has not yet examined the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar on genital warts, so more studies are needed in this area.

If you’d like, you can soak a Q-tip, cotton ball, or piece of gauze in apple cider vinegar and apply it directly to your warts.

6. Vegetables

Vegetables are good for you in a number of ways. It’s generally recommended that you eat 4 to 5 servings of veggies every day.

Try eating crunchy vegetables like:

• cabbage
• broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• cauliflower
• kale

7. Folate and B12

There is a correlation between folate and B12 deficiency and an increased risk of contracting HPV.

Taking a multivitamin or folate and B12 supplements can help improve your odds of fighting off an HPV infection and clear up any existing warts.

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