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Homeopathic Cure for Plantar Warts

Plantar warts can usually be cured at home without significant expense, pain or surgical treatment, if done correctly. Plantar warts occur on the sole of the feet and can be fairly painful, if they are not addressed in a timely fashion. The most common cause of these warts is exposure to moisture-ridden flooring, most commonly found in bathrooms or swimming pool areas. To prevent plantar warts, thoroughly dry feet whenever they are wet.

  1. Aspirin

    • Take an aspirin and dissolve it in water. Start by crushing one or two aspirin tablets. The easiest way is to use the flat side of a knife to crush the pills. Put the crushed aspirin in a bowl and mix in one to two drops of water. Apply this mixture directly to the surface of the plantar wart and cover the area with a bandage. Repeat two times a day until the wart is gone.

    Cashews

    • Cashews are a common homeopathic treatment for Plantar Warts. Many people find relief in simply rubbing a whole cashew over the surface of the skin. A more common home remedy is to reduce cashews to a powder by using either a food processor or a mortar and pestle. This powder can then be sprinkled on the plantar wart, or mixed with water to form a topical paste.

      Cashews can be found in any grocery store and, depending on the brand, can be fairly inexpensive. Health food stores may also stock cashew oil, which can be rubbed over the surface of the area afflicted by a plantar wart.

    Banana

    • Bananas are another good home remedy and are more inexpensive than the cashews. Start by peeling a ripe banana. Apply the inside of the peel to the wart to ensure the pulp is actually touching it.

      Tape the peel to the wart and only remove it when bathing, making sure to change the peel daily. This process takes about a month or longer, but will eventually remove the stubborn wart.

    Onion

    • This foul-smelling recipe can be quite effective. Any type of onion should work for this remedy. Cut an onion in half and remove the middle pulp. Add 1/2 tsp. of salt. The salt will draw out the juices of the onion after several hours; this can then be applied to the wart.

      Repeat this process several times a day until the wart has disappeared.

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