Many decades ago, our ancestors began to use mountain celandine for papillomas and warts. The medicinal plant celandine secretes healing juice, which has a detrimental effect on HPV (human papillomavirus). Activation of this virus in the human body is the root cause of the appearance of benign growths on the body.
It is necessary to treat neoplasms not only because they spoil the patient’s appearance, but also because there is a possibility of benign tissue degenerating into malignant tissue. In this article, we will look in more detail at how to use Mountain Celandine balm for papillomas and what contraindications there are.
Composition and properties of celandine
Celandine is a shrubby perennial plant that has medicinal properties due to its composition. For medicinal purposes, the plant is used only in its flowering form.
The composition of this plant includes: alkaloids, natural antibiotics, vitamin C, vitamin A, malic and citric acids. Thanks to this composition, celandine has an excellent local effect on many skin lesions and diseases.
Celandine juice literally burns the wart, but no pain is felt, since the alkaloids contained in the composition block the pain. It must be remembered that celandine juice causes burns on the skin and therefore collection is done only with gloves and a mask.
As a result of all of the above, the question often arises: how to properly remove warts with celandine. It's very simple, there are several ways.
One of these is burning the wart directly with the juice of the plant. The second way is to purchase pharmaceutical forms of medicines containing celandine juice. This method is more reliable, since the pharmacy forms contain instructions for cauterizing warts with celandine. The third method is to prepare your own decoction based on a medicinal plant.
If you use celandine to burn out warts on your own, without consulting a doctor, remember that this must be done carefully.
“Mountain celandine”: instructions for use
The composition of the most famous product in the series, the tincture, is a combination of extracts of natural herbs. The main active substance is celandine extract, which is at the top of the list.
| Balm component | Medicinal action |
| Celandine | Contains alkaloids, organic acids, vitamins A, C, flavonoids, phenolcarboxylic acids and other biological substances. This unique combination gives a strong anti-inflammatory effect and is able to suppress the spread of the human papillomavirus |
| Gentian | Contains ascorbic acid, fatty oils, alkaloids, resins, glycosides, bioflavonoids, etc., which gives the herb antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties |
| Series | Its components are close to gentian, but antimicrobial is added to the anti-inflammatory effect |
| Rhododendron golden | It has tonic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Contains many acids and poisonous andromedotoxin glycoside, arbutin, rutin, alcohol, tannins, which determines its pharmacology |
| Cacalia spear-shaped | Among the chemical components of the plant are carotene, ascorbic acid, alkaloids, tannins, etc. Its extract heals wounds, promoting tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, inhibits bacterial growth |
Thus, the combination of herbal extracts has primarily anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, acids and alkaloids (nitrogen organic compounds) have cauterizing properties. If the papilloma turns black, it means the drug has worked and the formation will soon disappear.
The selected combination of herbs makes it effective for getting rid of warts, papillomas, but not nail fungus, since the drug will burn the skin around the nail. And the balm manufacturer’s instructions do not suggest treating fungus, and the foot cream insert only indicates its prevention.
The information on the tincture packaging contains information on how to use the product correctly. On papillomas and dry calluses, the extract should be applied 2 times a day for 2-10 days. Before treatment, warts need to be steamed and then dead skin flakes removed. Apply the balm once for 2-3 days.
Important! During the cauterization procedure, ichor (lymph, a type of connective tissue) may appear.
Method of application: external and targeted only. Apply the drug with an applicator, a cotton swab or a match. At the same time, their area should be smaller than the affected area so that the product does not get on healthy skin and cause a burn. This is also related to the limited application time - on the neck and face no more than 7-10 minutes, on the body - 10-12 minutes. To prevent unwanted consequences, it is better to lubricate the skin around the growth with cream. This will protect the skin in case of contact with the balm. If, however, during application the extract gets on clean skin, a burn from “Mountain Celandine” may occur. The first thing to treat redness, burning and swelling is plain water. Washing neutralizes the effect of acids, and protection from sunlight and pollution will help the epithelium to recover on its own.
In case of a deep burn, the area should be lubricated with Bepanten, Panthenol or sea buckthorn oil (2-3 times a day).
Attention! If a burn occurs on the mucous membrane of the eye, you need to rinse with plenty of water and seek qualified medical help.
The herbs included in the extract have contraindications that must be taken into account:
- hypersensitivity to any of the components included in the drug;
- period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- children's age up to 12 years.
The list is based on official medical information about the herbs used. On the packaging of the balm there is only a warning about the pungent odor and caution when using to avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
It should be remembered that independent removal of formations can lead to a deterioration of the condition, the appearance of new growths, and their degeneration into malignant ones. A consultation with a dermatologist will allow you to be confident and prevent possible negative consequences.
How to remove warts with celandine
Using celandine for warts is a good solution, however, before doing this, you need to decide on the method of applying the celandine. The easiest way, of course, is to just use celandine juice. It will be cheaper, and everyone will be able to find a plant. But this method is fraught with consequences, such as a burn on the skin.
The question often arises whether it is possible to remove a wart with celandine for a child. In this case, the answer is a resounding no, as it is toxic to children's skin.
It will be more convenient to use drug treatment. In this case, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for use. If something goes wrong, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Advantages and disadvantages
There are many different medicines for papillomas in the pharmacy and in the arsenal of traditional medicine. For this reason, it can be difficult for a patient to decide which drug is best to use. Mountain celandine balm has the following advantages:
- ease of use, because anyone can use it in the treatment of skin tumors;
- financial and social accessibility;
- when treating papillomas there is no pain, patients can only feel a slight burning sensation in the area where the drug is applied;
- excellent and fast results.
In addition to the advantages, the drug also has disadvantages. Among the most common disadvantages are the following factors:
- high probability of scar formation at the site of the removed growth;
- if people use Mountain Celandine incorrectly and do not follow precautions, then there is a high risk of burning the skin adjacent to the wart;
- the possibility of relapse, at the site of the removed lesion or near it;
- the appearance of a rash, itching or redness (such side effects can occur especially often in people prone to allergies);
- long treatment time - from 10 to 30 days;
- the risk of growth cells degenerating into malignant ones (before any procedure you should consult a specialist);
- Strong smell.
Using celandine juice
In order to get rid of warts at home using celandine juice, you need to do the following:
- Cut celandine during the flowering period closer to the roots, and one bush is enough.
- Pass the plant through a meat grinder or blender.
- Squeeze the juice from the resulting mass into a glass sealable container.
- Place in the refrigerator until fermentation.
- After fermentation, release all gas from the container, and then prepare problem areas for application.
When preparing the skin, it is necessary to lubricate the wart with a soda-saline solution, and lubricate the skin around it with cream. These actions will help not harm healthy skin. Next, carefully apply celandine juice to the problem area with a cloth or brush.
You need to know what can happen after removing warts with celandine.
If after the procedure the skin on the wart darkens, this is not a problem, because when using celandine, the infected surface is burned off. If you experience pain, be sure to consult a doctor.
Pencil
Superclean is another popular remedy for large warts. The drug is available in the form of a pencil, which is easy and convenient to use. This dosage form allows a thin layer of the drug to be applied pointwise, which eliminates the possibility of a burn. According to the instructions, to completely eliminate skin tumors, you should first steam and repeat the treatment with a pencil twice a day. The alkaline solution in a compact package can be carried with you and used at any convenient time.
Pros and cons of using celandine
The advantages of using celandine in the treatment of warts are many, since it has been used for quite a long time. Here are some benefits of celandine for warts:
- Celandine grows in most areas of our country;
- There is no feeling of pain when using it, since it contains alkaloids;
- The effectiveness of celandine for combating warts has been proven over time;
- This method is the most inexpensive for treating warts.
But there are also disadvantages of use, such as prohibition when used on areas with delicate skin - face, neck and intimate areas.
Celandine is also dangerous for children; it can cause poisoning. And the plant is practically impossible to find within the city limits, which means you will have to go outside the city to create a medicine.
What does the balm consist of?
The cosmeceutical product “Mountain Celandine” is produced in several forms - as a balm and cosmetic oil. Balm "Mountain Celandine" includes several active components obtained from medicinal plants. Its basis, as is clear from the name of the product, is the extract of the celandine herb. Manufacturers also included a complex of Baikal herbs in the balm: gentian, golden rhododendron and spear-shaped cacalia.
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Balm “Mountain Celandine”, in addition to the extract of greater celandine, also contains a complex of three medicinal plants: gentian, lanceolium and rhododendron aureus. Each component contributes to the active effect of this cosmeceutical drug. Thus, gentian is used as an anti-inflammatory and tonic. Kapotalia spear-shaped has an active wound-healing ability and also prevents inflammation. Golden rhododendron has long been used as a bactericidal agent.
Indications for use
The occurrence of characteristic skin pathologies is a sign of penetration and active reproduction of pathogenic viruses. Balm based on celandine is recommended for use when:
- warts,
- papillomas,
- dry calluses,
- foci of allergic dermatosis,
- psoriatic plaques.
Active influence on the affected areas will bring more benefits in the early stages of the disease. The first signs of infection with the virus include permanent itching, burning and discomfort.
