Removal of warts with celandine: how to remove warts

The skin is a protective shell of the human body, which is also an analyzer of physiological and pathological processes occurring in the body. It is not surprising that when a person is sick, this is reflected in his skin: with metabolic disorders and vitamin deficiency, the skin becomes flabby, lifeless, acne and pimples appear on it, with allergies, rashes in the form of hives occur, and when the HPV virus enters the body, strange neoplasms called warts are formed. Treating warts is a problematic matter, because you can completely get rid of them only by burning out the cells of the growth. Among the various means used for this purpose, celandine for warts is considered one of the most effective and safe natural medicines that help fight the external manifestations of the papillomavirus.

Warts and their consequences

Papillomas and warts found on the skin, as well as condylomas formed on the mucous membrane of the genitals, are a characteristic symptom of infection with the papillomavirus. The frequency of infection with the virus is quite high. According to various data, 70-80% of the world's population are carriers of the virus.

The high prevalence of the virus is explained by the ease of its transmission. HPV virions are capable of entering the smallest wounds and microcracks on the skin and mucous membranes. But once they enter the human body, they will behave differently. Strong immunity is a major obstacle to the reproduction of viruses, since it significantly reduces the activity of virions. The immune system cannot destroy the virus or get rid of it in any other way (once it enters human cells, the virus will never leave the body), as well as various drugs used to combat this pathogen. But it can restrain the development of pathogens and the appearance of symptoms of the disease.

But this is until the immune system fails. This is the whole problem, because few can boast of a strong immune system. Chronic diseases, hypothermia, unbalanced diet, bad habits significantly weaken the immune system, which becomes unable to keep the virus within limits, it begins active activity, which has external manifestations.

Along with the division of the viral cell, the characteristics of the host cell change, which gets out of control and begins to actively divide. Due to dysplastic processes, unusual benign neoplasms appear, consisting of many cells formed from the cell with the virus that has settled in it. The presence of the virus in the body itself does not provoke the appearance of warts, but the symptom quickly appears with the slightest decrease in immunity.

So it turns out that almost any person, regardless of age, can face the appearance of warts and papillomas, which explains the high interest in their treatment. Warts can appear on any part of the body, face, genitals, and while they are small, they can be considered an insignificant cosmetic defect. But growing warts and papillomas not only look unaesthetic, but can also cause noticeable physical discomfort, appearing as itching and pain (especially if they appeared in the sole area, are regularly irritated by clothing and shoes, are located on visible parts of the body).

Moreover, under suitable conditions, such neoplasms can degenerate into malignant tumors. And although the probability of such an outcome is small, it is still worth considering. But even if this does not happen, there is a risk of damage to the wart, which protrudes noticeably above the surface of the skin, and is therefore more susceptible to injury. A bacterial infection can easily penetrate the resulting wound, subsequently causing the development of purulent-necrotic processes in soft tissues, not to mention the danger it poses when spreading throughout the body with the bloodstream.

The absence of treatment of warts and papillomas (and we are talking about the removal of growths) is a risk factor for quite dangerous consequences. Using various natural remedies, such as celandine, for warts, you can avoid such troubles with minimal risk to health.

Does celandine help against warts?

It should be said that today there are many different methods and means of combating pathological growths on the body. But some of them are quite dangerous, others are expensive, and others are ineffective. That is why people often turn to old proven methods of combating pathology, which people used even before the advent of professional medicine and synthetic drugs.

Warts are a problem with very ancient roots. The human papilloma virus has existed for many millennia, so references to strange round small bumps on the body with a rough or smooth surface and a diameter of up to 1.5 cm can be found even in ancient manuscripts. In the absence of drugs to remove neoplasms, people used what nature gave them. And once they discovered the unique properties of celandine, people began to use it to treat warts everywhere.

Celandine is a perennial weed that does not require special cultivation conditions, so it can be found even in urban areas, where it prefers wastelands and front gardens. The plant is considered quite poisonous, however, it is actively used in the treatment of wounds and skin diseases. It is not for nothing that our ancestors gave it such a beautiful and sonorous name, revealing the benefits of using celandine to cleanse the skin of neoplasms and diseases.

It has been noted that the alkaloids contained in the bright orange thick juice of celandine are capable of having a detrimental effect on cancer cells, which, like the papilloma virus, provoke the development of dysplastic processes. It is not surprising that the specific substances contained in the juice of the plant can destroy pathological cells in benign tumors. But if earlier people relied only on their own experience, today the antitumor effect of celandine has been scientifically proven. Therefore, even doctors can recommend using celandine for warts.

The second name of celandine - wart - perfectly reflects the possibilities of using the plant for treatment to combat pathological growths. Due to the flavonoids, organic acids and alkaloids contained in the plant, celandine not only cauterizes warts, but also disinfects the place left behind.

Many remember from childhood how quickly a broken knee heals if the wound is treated with celandine juice. This is how our parents treated us, without thinking about the fact that celandine is a poisonous substance. But when applied externally, there is no particular need to fear poisoning, especially if you are treating an open wound, and not a growth on the skin that causes a lot of inconvenience.

Indications celandine for warts

Celandine, despite the high content of toxic substances, is considered a medicinal plant. In terms of the number of healing effects, it is close to ginseng, and this says a lot. The fact that the plant is poisonous only makes a requirement for strict dosages, which in the treatment of various diseases should be minimally effective.

Why is celandine so useful, and in what areas of medicine is it used? The plant is able to stop the growth of malignant neoplasms, so it is used as an auxiliary means in the treatment of cancer patients. A special antitumor drug has even been developed based on celandine, which, alas, has never reached the consumer. After all, this inexpensive and effective medicine would have reduced to "zero" the sales of more expensive drugs used in oncology.

It has been noted that celandine alkaloids also have a detrimental effect on bacteria that cause such a serious disease as tuberculosis. However, the plant has not found wide application in this area either, except perhaps as part of folk remedies.

The plant has a diuretic and choleretic effect, relieves pain and inflammation, effectively fights pathogenic microorganisms, promotes tissue regeneration. When used internally, celandine can relieve painful spasms, have a laxative effect, destroy microbes, fungi and viruses that have entered the body, and stop inflammatory processes.

Doctors can recommend celandine for the treatment of many pathologies of the digestive system: gastric and duodenal ulcers, inflammatory diseases of the stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, intestines. In gynecology, the plant is used to treat mastopathy (external and internal use), colpitis, candidiasis, cervical erosion and dysplastic processes in it.

Traditional medicine uses celandine to normalize blood pressure and treat angina, relieve muscle spasms and stop metastatic processes in cancer. The plant helps in the treatment of shortness of breath, rheumatism, pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma, etc.

But celandine has gained particular popularity in the treatment of dermatological pathologies and systemic diseases with skin symptoms. Celandine is used for warts, for baths and internal use in psoriatic disease, for the treatment of dandruff and baldness, seborrhea, fungal diseases of the skin and scalp, etc.

Papillomas are neoplasms that differ slightly from warts in appearance and favorite places of localization, but have a common cause of occurrence. Like warts, they arise under the influence of papillomavirus infection. And knowing the destructive effect of plant components on the HPV virus, celandine can be successfully used for both warts and papillomas, using the same recipes and methods of using the plant.

Dosing and administration

In the old days, when there were no hospitals or pharmacies, people had to rely only on their own strength and the help of nature. The very first medicine for warts based on celandine is considered to be fresh juice of the plant, which should be regularly lubricated with the growth until it darkens and falls off. It is believed that if you regularly drip fresh celandine juice on the wart or simply lubricate the growth with it 4 times a day, it will disappear after 3-4 weeks. First, the pathological tissues darken, and then they die and fall off.

The inconvenience of this method of treating neoplasms is that fresh plant juice can only be obtained during the flowering period, which lasts from May to September. The rest of the time, you will have to look for other methods and recipes to combat the problem, especially since herbal treatment, as well as homeopathic remedies with a low concentration of the active substance, can last for several months. After all, fresh plant juice cannot be stored for a long time, even in a refrigerator.

People began to look for ways to prolong the effect of the healing juice, to preserve its properties for a long time, to use it at any time of the year, when the need arises. This is how the recipe for the correct preparation of celandine juice appeared, in which it retains its properties for six months.

The grass collected during the flowering period, together with the stems and roots, is cleaned of soil and debris, washed, dried until the moisture disappears and crushed. After this, the prepared raw materials are placed in a blender or scrolled through a meat grinder a couple of times. The resulting gruel is squeezed out using gauze (2-3 layers) or a fine sieve immediately after crushing or after the composition has stood in the refrigerator for a couple of days and released juice.

The resulting juice is poured into a glass container with a tightly closing lid and left to ferment in a dark place at room temperature. After about 6-7 days, the liquid begins to ferment, which lasts about a week. During this time, the lid will need to be periodically opened to allow the resulting gas to escape.

The fermented juice is considered ready for use. To preserve its properties for a long time, the container with the medicine is placed in the refrigerator and kept sealed. When using celandine juice for warts as an external remedy, it is convenient to use a pipette, which minimizes the consumption of the healing composition and is convenient for applying the product to a limited area of the skin, because warts are considered small growths, and it is not recommended to lubricate nearby healthy tissues.

It is important to understand that to prepare a sufficient volume of juice, even during the period when the plant has the juiciest leaves and stems, you will need more than one celandine bush. And here, residents of megalopolises have another difficulty. Not all cities can be called green with lush, diverse vegetation. In this regard, even such a weed as celandine cannot always be easily found by simply going outside, not to mention collecting a sufficient amount of plant material. And if you manage to stock up on celandine juice, you want it to last as long as possible.

Fortunately, there is another way to store the healing juice, which helps to extend its shelf life. Alcohol is considered the best preservative for plant materials, so it is not surprising that the next popular remedy was celandine alcohol tincture. To prepare it, you need to mix celandine juice (fresh or prepared according to the previous recipe) in equal quantities with alcohol (vodka) and leave it in a dark place for three weeks, then move the mixture to the refrigerator.

It is believed that the tincture prepared according to this recipe retains its properties for up to 2 years. And the celandine extract used for warts and prepared from 1 part vodka and 2 parts of the prepared plant juice can be used for 1 year.

Fresh and fermented celandine juice, tincture and extract of the plant, prepared at home, are used 4 times a day for a three to four week course until the growth disappears.

For those who are afraid to use natural celandine juice or its tincture in alcohol (for example, if you have to get rid of warts on a small child or a pregnant woman), other recipes can be recommended. Celandine oil, which is used as a base for compresses for warts, has a softer but no less effective effect.

There are several ways to prepare such oil. We will tell you about one of them, which uses fresh celandine leaves. You need to fill the jar with them, leaving a couple of centimeters of free space on top. Add unrefined vegetable oil to the prepared raw materials (you can use olive or sunflower oil, but the latter should be preheated on low heat for an hour) so that it completely covers the grass. Close the jar tightly and leave to infuse for 2 weeks.

After some time, strain the mixture and use it for compresses. To do this, moisten a small piece of bandage folded in several layers and apply it to the wart for 12 hours, after which the compress will need to be changed. For convenience, fix the bandage with a plaster to the clean skin around the wart. The course of treatment with celandine oil in most cases is limited to one week.

At home, you can also prepare an effective ointment for warts, the main active ingredient of which will be celandine. To prepare it, you can take the prepared juice of the plant or dry, ground into powder leaves of the plant. Glycerin or Vaseline is usually used as an auxiliary substance. For 4 parts of the herbal composition, take 1 part of the pharmacy drug (you can use any baby cream).

Celandine ointment is considered the most effective for warts on the soles of the feet, which are not so easy to deal with because the skin in this area is denser and rougher. Therefore, before applying any products, it is better to pre-steam it and dry it with a napkin. Vaseline and glycerin will additionally soften it, which will help celandine alkaloids penetrate into the deeper layers of the pathological growth.

If the ointment is prepared on the basis of dry grass and rendered pork fat, the ratio of the components will be different - 1 to 2. It is recommended to not only apply such ointment to warts, but also lightly rub it into the skin of the neoplasm.

Since warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, whose virions can hide in cells that are not involved in the formation of papillomas and warts, or sit out of reach of external agents, treatment of the neoplasm must be carried out comprehensively. For internal use, use an alcohol tincture or decoction of the herb.

Any celandine-based products have an antiviral effect, i.e. they help to increase general and local immunity, which in turn prevents the virus from actively multiplying.

The tincture for boosting immunity should be taken according to a special scheme, starting with 5 drops and increasing the dose to 20 drops per day, adding only 1 drop daily. If there is no result, continue treatment with the maximum dose for another month. After that, you need to take a ten-day break and, if necessary, continue treatment (no more than 3 courses during the year).

A decoction of celandine is prepared from 1 tbsp. of dry grass and a glass of water, boiling the mixture for about 5 minutes over low heat and straining through gauze. Considering that celandine is a poisonous plant, the decoction should be taken in small portions of 1 tbsp. three times a day. This same composition can be used hot to steam warts by applying a bandage soaked in the medicinal composition to them for several minutes.

Taking celandine internally will help to increase overall immunity, while external use of celandine formulations will strengthen local immunity, which reduces the risk of recurrence of papilloma or wart in the same place.

Pharmaceutical products based on celandine

Previously, people had to rack their brains in search of plant materials from which they would later need to prepare a "medicine" in accordance with folk recipes. Now everything is much simpler. With the development of the pharmacological industry, specialized retail outlets (pharmacies) have appeared, on the shelves of which, along with synthetic drugs, there are many herbal preparations. Moreover, some products with celandine can even be purchased in cosmetics stores.

For example, various pharmaceutical companies produce plant extract, i.e. alcoholic solution of celandine juice, used both for warts and for the treatment of other pathologies, including internal administration of the drug according to a special scheme for oncological pathologies. The form of release of this drug may differ depending on the manufacturer, but usually the tincture is sold in dark glass bottles of 30 ml.

For warts, pharmacy celandine is used in the same way as when prepared at home.

On the shelves of pharmacies you can also find celandine oil used for compresses, medicinal and cosmetic creams with celandine, as well as dry celandine herb, which can serve as a basis for preparing a healing ointment for warts at home. Speaking about creams, you need to understand that a cream is a cosmetic anti-inflammatory agent with a small concentration of plant materials, which is more effective in combating acne and inflammation on the skin. But in the treatment of papillomas and warts, they are unlikely to show good results.

Liquid celandine for warts can be found in pharmacies under other names: "SuperChistotel", "SuperChistotel", "Mountain Celandine", etc. But not everything that is called celandine is celandine.

Take, for example, the drug "SuperChistotel". In fact, we are not talking about a medicinal product, but about a cosmetic product, which does not include celandine in any capacity. "SuperChistotel" is a hygienic liquid based on chemicals, and does not belong to herbal preparations, although it is used for warts and papillomas.

Indications for the use of this product, in addition to removing warts and papillomas, include the treatment of dry calluses, senile keratomas, corns and molluscum contagiosum.

But what does the composition of the drug tell us? The only natural part is water, which has undergone additional purification and is listed in the composition as an auxiliary component. The active substance is a duet of alkalis - sodium and potassium.

The mechanism of action of celandine is its antiviral activity and influence on the blood supply of wart tissues. Firstly, when applied to the skin, the plant increases local immunity, and specific cells of the immune system in our body begin an active fight against the virus. Secondly, celandine juice can disrupt blood circulation processes in the area of the abnormal growth. As a result, the wart cells do not receive the oxygen and nutrients necessary for their vital activity. In such conditions, they simply cannot exist for a long time, so they die off within a certain time allotted for treatment.

This is how celandine drops, oil and ointments based on it, used for warts, act, regardless of whether the drug was bought in a pharmacy or prepared at home. But the pharmacodynamics of the chemical drug, which for some completely incomprehensible reason has the word "celandine" in its name (either this is a marketing ploy to confuse the buyer, or the manufacturers want to say that this remedy is no less effective against warts than the well-known plant), is completely different from the action of celandine. In the case of exposure to a wart with an alkali solution, its tissues receive a chemical burn. The drug simply cauterizes the warts.

Some manufacturers add sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate (salt and soda) to the product, which supposedly neutralize the action of strong alkalis and promote skin restoration, or use only sodium alkali, known as sodium hydroxide or caustic soda. In any case, there is no talk of any plant components.

A chemical burn caused by alkalis leads to tissue necrosis in the wart area. The dead cells are subsequently exfoliated and removed naturally. Sodium hydroxide softens, or rather corrodes, the wart tissue, and potassium alkali causes a burn in the area where pathological cells accumulate.

The preparation based on caustic chemicals acts faster than plant raw materials. Its consumption is small, so most often such "celandine" for warts can be found in ampoules. One ampoule is quite enough to treat several warts, because only 1 drop of the product is used per procedure. An ampoule or bottle can contain 1.2 or 3.6 ml.

"SuperChistotel" is used only externally, so the manufacturers do not provide information about the pharmacokinetics of the product. The effect of alkalis does not imply deep penetration into tissues and the drug does not enter the blood, so there is no point in talking about its distribution in the body's tissues and excretion from it.

But when using celandine tincture and decoction internally, one must take into account the high toxicity of these agents, so the dosage of agents for internal use should be small. Otherwise, not only the liver and excretory system, but also other vital organs may suffer.

But let's return to our product, which does not contain celandine either in the form of juice or extract. Despite its strong chemical composition, the product "Superchistotel" is actively used to remove warts, because according to the manufacturer's assurances, it allows you to get rid of the problem in just one day, the treatment of which with celandine juice would take weeks.

In fact, wart treatment does not always end in such a short time. Everything depends on the size of the neoplasm. Removing large warts may take 2-3 days, small ones are cauterized with just one application.

The instructions provide for the use of a caustic solution once a day. For ease of use, the ampoule with the medicinal liquid is equipped with a tight-fitting stopper with an applicator, by means of which the warts are treated. Usually, only 1 drop is enough, because the product should be applied only to the wart area, avoiding contact with healthy tissue, skin of the hands, and mucous membranes.

Under the influence of alkalis, the cells of the pathological growth are burned and darken, which indicates necrosis (death) of the tissues of the neoplasm. This is a signal to stop using the product. Usually, in a few days, the modified wart falls off, leaving behind a small wound. If blood flows from the wound or there is noticeable pain in that place. Treatment of the neoplasm is suspended until the symptoms disappear. After 1-1.5 weeks, if the wart remains, you can repeat its treatment.

After applying the preparation, you need to wait a few minutes for the solution to be completely absorbed. You should never rub it in, because mechanical action will only aggravate tissue trauma and can contribute to the appearance of a deep burn. But in order to protect the skin surrounding the growth from the damaging effect of the preparation, it must first be lubricated with glycerin, petroleum jelly or another greasy cream.

An analogue of this medical and cosmetic product is considered to be the drug "Super Chistotel", which can be found on pharmacy shelves in the form of a transparent liquid in an ampoule with a volume of 1 or 3 ml, or in the form of a pencil (some call it a felt-tip pen). The pencil is a modified version of the ampoule with liquid, which is now applied using a hard porous rod, and not an applicator, which requires preliminary opening of the bottle.

We have come to a very important question: how to open "super Chistotel" for warts? The fact is that the ampoules, sealed with a cork, are quite difficult to open, which many consider a major drawback of the product. There is a risk of spilling the liquid inside when opening the bottle, which can cause burns when it gets on the skin.

It is much easier to use a product with the same composition, but in the form of a pencil, which is more convenient for treating small growths. But you need to know how to use the pencil correctly. First, turn it upside down and shake it well so that the liquid can go down the pores of the rod and wet it completely. Then open the cap and run the rod over the wart, wetting it with the medicinal liquid. After use, put the cap back on until a specific click appears.

Many patients say that the SuperChistotel pencil for warts is more convenient to use, since it reduces the risk of burning the skin around the wart. If you use an applicator, some of the liquid from it can flow down the growth and get on healthy tissue.

Another unusual remedy for warts, sold in pharmacies and having the word "celandine" in its name, is the drug "Mountain Celandine", which is produced in the form of a balm and cosmetic oil. Unlike "SuperChistotelov", these products are made on the basis of plant materials. In addition to celandine juice, the balm contains extracts of other herbs that help cleanse the skin.

Altai celandine, like other herbs included in the balm for warts, papillomas and calluses, is distinguished by its natural composition without harmful impurities that are found in local plants collected in areas with developed industry. Clean mountain air and water from the depths of the earth give celandine incredible healing power, which is reinforced by the action of lance-shaped kakalia, rhododendron, gentian.

The fact that the drug has a natural basis is indicated by its color (brown liquid, unlike colorless chemicals) and smell (this is what many people don’t like, since it is similar to the “aroma” of ammonia). But people are attracted by the natural composition and good efficiency of a budget product.

"Mountain Celandine" is used, like the above-described chemicals, only once a day, although according to other sources the solution should be used twice a day. It is convenient to apply the product to the skin with an applicator attached to the stopper of an ampoule with a 1.2 ml balm, or use a match if you managed to buy a bottle with a 15 ml preparation, which does not provide auxiliary devices.

"Mountain celandine", although a herbal remedy, acts quite aggressively, so it is also not recommended to use it on healthy skin. The liquid is used to moisten only neoplasms and pimples, but even in this case there is a noticeable burning sensation. Treatment of warts usually lasts no more than 3 days, and removal of papillomas may require up to 10-14 daily procedures. In each specific case, the course of treatment will be individual.

Should a wart darken from "Mountain Celandine"? It should, but not as actively as from "SuperChistotel". The chemicals in the latter cause a strong burn of the wart cells, as a result of which they turn black very quickly. Celandine juice acts somewhat differently. At first, it simply colors the neoplasm a darker color, and then causes necrosis of its cells due to oxygen and vitamin starvation. Necrotic processes are indicated by a change in the color of the wart, which first darkens, and after the dead cells come off, leaves behind a lighter spot. This is a kind of indicator of the effectiveness of the product used.

In addition to the plant juice, the cosmetic oil "Mountain Celandine" also contains vitamin E. Celandine oil can also be used to combat warts, but in this case the course of treatment will be longer due to the low concentration of the active substance. But the likelihood that a scar will remain in its place after removing the wart will be less due to the effect of vitamin E, which stimulates regeneration processes in the skin.

Regardless of whether a chemical-based drug or a herbal remedy is used, the effectiveness of wart treatment largely depends on the preparation of the skin for the procedure. The fact is that warts, especially on the sole, are covered with a horny layer, which must first be softened with creams, steaming and removal of rough tissue with pumice. This allows for deeper penetration of solutions into the tissue of the neoplasm, which means the wart will disappear much faster.

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Contraindications

We have considered how to use celandine and chemical products equivalent to it against warts. But there are not many plants in nature, and there are not many drugs on pharmacy shelves that would have no contraindications for use. Let's try to figure out in what situations good intentions can have sad consequences.

Having studied the information about the beneficial and harmful properties of celandine herb, one can come to the conclusion that a plant with a high content of alkaloids can be dangerous for children, pregnant women, mothers who breastfeed their children, epileptics and people with increased sensitivity to the medicinal plant. Doctors do not recommend this herb to people with serious mental disorders.

The list of contraindications may also include severe cardiovascular pathologies (for example, angina pectoris and advanced heart failure), chronic constipation, and disruption of the body's microflora (dysbacteriosis). The fact is that the antimicrobial action of celandine is not particularly selective and can lead to the destruction of not only harmful but also beneficial microflora, which will only worsen intestinal problems.

But all these contraindications and restrictions are relevant for internal use of herbal decoctions and tinctures, when the active substances of celandine enter the gastrointestinal tract, and from there into the blood. But for external use, celandine is considered quite safe (remember the broken knees and the yellow outline around the wound), if it is not applied to open wounds. However, before the first use, it is still worth conducting an allergy test by applying the plant juice diluted with water to a small area in the elbow or wrist area and observing that unusual symptoms do not appear: itching, rash, etc. Pure juice can cause a burn of sensitive tissues, so it is better not to use it in the test.

External use of celandine during pregnancy is not prohibited, because the alkaloids of the plant practically do not penetrate into the blood and cannot harm the body growing in the womb of a woman. But before you start removing warts during pregnancy, you must definitely coordinate any experiments with your gynecologist. And it is even better to wait until the baby is born and then begin to put your body in order without any particular fears and worries.

As for the use of celandine for children, there are no special restrictions. Low-concentration celandine decoction has been used since ancient times for various skin pathologies in infants as a filler for baths. High concentrations of solutions are not used to treat infants, although their danger when used externally has not been proven.

As soon as children learn to walk, and therefore fall, celandine is used to treat the skin around the wound, and such treatment has never harmed anyone. And as a medicine for warts, celandine is considered the best option in childhood. It does not cause severe burning, as well as burns typical of caustic alkalis and acids.

So far we have talked about celandine grass and recipes based on it, where the plant was the only active substance. As for "Mountain celandine", which is a multi-component remedy, here it is necessary to take into account the sensitivity of the body to various herbs in the composition of the preparation.

Some manufacturers do not recommend using "Mountain Celandine" for treating children under 3 years of age due to the risk of developing allergic reactions. For the same reason, pregnant women and nursing mothers should not take risks either.

Preparations based on aggressive alkalis and acids (for example, the strictly external use product "SuperChistotel") are not recommended for treating small children. Manufacturers indicate 5 years as the minimum permissible age of the patient. During pregnancy, such a medicine is not recommended at all, as well as in case of increased sensitivity of the body to the substances included in the product.

It is strictly not recommended to remove warts on sensitive skin and mucous membranes using chemicals. It is better to use more gentle means to combat warts and papillomas in the groin area.

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Interactions with other drugs

Interactions with other drugs are taken into account mainly when taking celandine-based products orally. It is not recommended to combine celandine juice and herb with hypoglycemic agents, sulfa drugs, digitalis-based drugs, or morphine-containing drugs. The high toxicity of celandine means that it cannot be used in combination with other toxic drugs.

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Storage conditions

Celandine preparations that can be found on pharmacy shelves are usually packed in dark glass containers. This means that they can lose their properties under the influence of sunlight, which means it is better not to risk leaving a bottle with tincture or oil on the windowsill.

Special instructions

Both the celandine juice itself and the caustic alkalis in the composition of the products used to remove warts have a rather aggressive effect on the body's tissues. It is clear that oral administration of compositions based on plant materials (and the chemical composition should never be swallowed), as well as external use of products whose name includes the word "celandine", can be accompanied by the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.

Ingestion of decoctions and tinctures of celandine can provoke negative reactions from the gastrointestinal tract (vomiting, diarrhea, nausea), caused by the irritating effect of the plant on the mucous membranes of the digestive organs. A decrease in blood pressure is also noted.

In case of high doses or long-term oral administration of medicinal compositions based on celandine, an overdose may occur, which manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• dyspeptic disorders, including uncontrolled bowel movements, painful spasms in the stomach and intestines,
• headaches and dizziness,
• the appearance of profuse cold sweat,
• dilated pupils,
• arrhythmia and tachycardia,
• difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing,
• cyanosis of the skin,
• muscle twitching,
• convulsions,
• hallucinations,
• loss of consciousness.

How severe the overdose symptoms will be depends on the patient's age (children have the hardest time), the concentration of alkaloids in the blood, and the presence of concomitant pathologies. In mild cases, gastric lavage and taking sorbents are sufficient, but if, in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, there are signs of problems with the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, emergency medical help is needed.

When applying celandine-based compositions externally, the greatest danger is a burn of healthy tissue around the wart, which is possible if applied carelessly. If warts are lubricated with concentrated celandine juice, there is a risk of severe damage to the tissue of the wart itself, after the rejection of which a noticeable scar may remain.

A celandine burn will be indicated by: an increase in the temperature of the affected area of skin, its swelling and redness, the appearance of pain, itching and burning. If celandine juice gets on healthy skin, it should be washed with water as quickly as possible. Since celandine causes mild superficial burns, no additional treatment is required. Usually, the symptoms of the burn go away on their own in a few days, but to relieve pain and tissue swelling, you can use compresses with potatoes (a gruel or a thin slice of fresh potato is applied to the sore spot) or baked onions.

How to treat a celandine burn after wart removal? If the wart has gone away after using celandine, but it leaves an inflamed red mark that does not disappear or lighten for a long time, the ointment "Kontraktubeks" gives a good effect, which prevents the appearance of scar tissue at the site of the wart. The appearance of a wound at the site of the wart requires treatment with soft antiseptics without alcohol and the use of wound healing agents ("Panthenol", "Levomekol").

Most often, those who complain of burns are those who used not celandine, but its chemical substitute for warts. Chemical burns from alkalis and acids take a very long time to heal, so noticeable scars often form in their place. Many people think that if a burn is caused by an alkali, it should be neutralized with acids, such as vinegar. This should never be done, so as not to further injure the damaged tissue. It is better to wash the wound with water, a weak saline solution, or a mild antiseptic.

Shelf life

You can store such medications at room temperature, trying to keep them out of the hands of children.

Since a drug with the same name can be made using different recipes, the expiration date of the product should be looked at directly on the packaging. In this case, any medicine should be used before its expiration date.

The balm "Mountain Celandine" can be used for 1.5 years from the date of manufacture if stored in a dark place. The shelf life of the chemical liquid "SuperChistotel" is 2 years. The only requirement for its storage is inaccessibility to children.

We have already talked about storing juice, ointment, oil, celandine tincture prepared at home. Low temperature conditions are important for them, which allows extending the shelf life of medicinal compositions.

Analogues

Celandine for warts is just one of the effective ways to combat the external manifestations of papillomavirus infection. It is clear that over the long years of the existence of this problem, humanity has developed many methods for solving it.

Traditional medicine suggests using garlic (apply its juice to the growths daily until they disappear), acetic acid (drip 1 drop of the product onto the growth in the evening), dry ice (applying ice to flat and baby warts is effective), kalonchoe (compresses), potato juice, etc. to combat warts and papillomas. However, of all these methods, using celandine is considered the most effective, safe, and quick solution to the fate of the wart.

As for pharmaceutical products, the following medications can be used to treat warts:

• "Solcoderm" is a liquid for removing warts and calluses based on acids (the action is identical to alkaline solutions and consists of cauterizing the tissue of the growth),
• "Verrukatsid" is another drug with a cauterizing effect (it works quickly and removes warts in 1 day, for small ones one application is enough, for large ones - three or four with breaks for drying),
• A lapis pencil is a less popular remedy these days with a cauterizing and bactericidal effect based on silver and potassium nitrates (the disadvantage is the frequent appearance of scars and the impossibility of combining with organic compounds, iodides, chlorides).
• "Duofilm" is a solution based on acids (salicylic and lactic) for removing warts and calluses (has a cauterizing effect, is not used on the face and mucous membranes),
• "Kollomac" is a drug with an identical composition, enriched with polidocanol - a component that prevents the recurrence of warts,
• "Cryopharma" and "Warnercryo" are drugs with a freezing effect, approved for use from the age of 4.
• "Iviquimod", "Aldara", oxolinic ointment - creams for removing warts and with an antiviral effect.
• Viferon ointment is the optimal remedy for external manifestations of papillomavirus infection in pregnant women.
• Salipod plaster based on salicylic acid and sulfur.

Today, there are quite a few effective drugs for combating warts, but their use should be agreed upon with the attending physician. The fact is that acid-based drugs are intended for procedures carried out by specialists, and their independent use can have disastrous consequences. And other means, if used incorrectly, can give unexpected and undesirable results.

Reviews

Removing warts with celandine is one of the oldest healing practices that has survived to this day. Nowadays, it is used not only because it is inexpensive, but also because celandine is highly effective against papillomavirus infection and its manifestations.

Celandine is used for warts for both adults and children. At the same time, the correct use of the plant juice or other compositions based on it rarely leads to unpleasant consequences. Yes, perhaps celandine does not have such a fast action as its chemical analogues, but with regular use, its use brings good results. Negative reviews about the effectiveness of celandine against warts and papillomas most often have such a strong foundation as human laziness. After all, to achieve the effect, you often have to regularly smear the wart with juice for 3-4 months, but you really want to get the result in a couple of procedures, without straining yourself too much.

There is another important point. Everyone wants to maintain their health and not ruin it with chemicals, but not everyone is ready to collect herbs and prepare home remedies, the preparation of which takes weeks. And when buying pharmacy products, you may encounter the fact that their name does not correspond to the declared effect. We are talking about fakes - medicinal and cosmetic products of dubious composition and quality, hence the lack of effect. After all, if celandine did not actually have a detrimental effect on warts, would people have given it such a consonant name (wart) and would recipes for preparing juice have survived to this day?

As for the drug "Mountain Celandine", reviews about it are mostly positive, especially since the course of treatment with it is shorter than with celandine alone. But not everyone likes the very unpleasant smell of the product and the burning sensation that you feel when treating warts with it. In addition, this product often causes inflammation of the tissues around the wart due to its aggressiveness.

"SuperChistotel" from various manufacturers is considered a quick way to eliminate unwanted growths. There are very few people who complain about the lack of effect from its use. Most likely, we are talking about fakes again. But such a side effect as the frequent appearance of scars and marks, which is especially noticeable on open parts of the body, spoils the whole impression of this product with the wrong name.

But the fact that the wart remedy has the word "celandine" in its name already indicates that this plant is considered the leader among natural remedies for the treatment of warts and similar growths. Moreover, its leadership is confirmed by many thousands of years of using the plant for medicinal purposes.