Warts
by Judith G. Cobb

What is a wart?
The Concise Medical Dictionary says this : "a small (often hard) benign growth in the skin."
Caused by a virus, warts are found most commonly on young people, usually occurring on the face, fingers, hands, elbows, and knees, and expressing themselves in various shapes, sizes, and types. Juvenile warts occur profusely on the hands and face of children; Common warts are larger, with a rougher surface, and occur on the hands. Plantar warts occur on the sole of the foot; they are subject to pressure and are therefore painful and may be covered by a thick callus. They spread rapidly in communities, such as schools. Venereal warts are found on the genitals or around the anus in both sexes. Warts usually disappear spontaneously but there is a wide range of treatments, including local application of chemicals, removal with a curette, and electrocautery. Medical name: verruca" Warts are called by other names including: dermatomyositis, and hvperkeratosis.

 

What Causes Warts?
As mentioned, warts are caused by a virus. So, when a wart erupts, it can be an indication that the immune system is compromised in such a way that the surface skin is not capable of fighting off the virus. In my opinion, the best way to get rid of warts is a two-pronged approach. The first step is, of course, using topical therapies to kill off the virus and rebuild the integrity of the skin.
The second step is to build the immune system from the inside.

Orthodox Therapies
Doctors have some interesting ways of working with wart viruses. None of their therapies work to build up the immune system, but they will completely remove the physical appearance of the wart from the surface of the skin though scarring will result in varying degrees. The two most common therapies are freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), and burning (electrosurgery). Neither of these therapies is particularly painful, although there may be some "stinging" sensations upon application.

Alternative Therapies
There are many possible remedies to follow, so let' s look at both internal and topical therapies.
External therapies speed up the removal of the wart, and are important from the "cosmetic" and "prevention of spreading" points of view. One of the most common treatments reported in literature is the application of a slice of fresh garlic held on with a band-aid. (Garlic is known as a great immune stimulant). Garlic oil has also been used. Some people have used dandelion milk or latex. Vitamin E, massaged in morning and evening, has been helpful for some. My favorite therapies include using combinations of Tea Tree Oil, followed by Pau D'arco Lotion. In particular, Tea Tree Oil kills the virus on contact. Pau D'arco Lotion also kill the virus, while it stimulates the immune response and speeds the healing of the tissues. I have seen these products actually make chunks of a plantar wart. It was one-half inch wide and fell out, black "roots" and all!

Internally, stimulating the immune system is a must. It is also a sound idea to cleanse the blood. For children, who seem to be more prone to warts, I really like the Red Clover Blend Liquid Herb. It tastes pretty good, and does a nice job of gently cleansing the blood and stimulating the immune response.

Warts need to be treated topically and internally. Stimulation to the immune system and a gentle cleansing of the blood will be of great importance.

Bibliography
Gardener, Joy, The Hew Healing Yourself.
Griffith, H. Winter, M.D., Complete Guide to Pediatric Symptoms, Illness & Medications.
Lust, John, The Natural Remedy Bible.

Four Winds "Other Suggestions"
Using Tea Tree Oil, and C-Herb.

It should be remembered that a wart, for example, is several times larger than what is seen on the surface: When the body rids itself of this unwanted tissue it will leave a hole or crater much larger than would be expected. The appearance might be alarming, but give the body time to repair itself. Usually, in a matter of two or three days, the crater is filled to skin level.

For the removal of warts, moles and other skin abnormalities, treat the area to be removed with just enough C-Herb to barely cover it. There is no need to pack or over use C-Herb. 
Moles are usually removed with two or three applications 24 hours apart. This is generally true of warts although they may require an extra treatment due to the density of the tissue. 

No more than five applications should ever be used for any skin abnormality. 
Warts should be prepared before application by soaking in warm water or scraping the crown of the wart down so C-Herb can be absorbed by the skin. Each application of C-Herb should be kept in place for 24 hours. This can be done by loosely applying a Band-Aid over the wart.

Caution
There can be pain associated with removal of unwanted tissue. Moles are quite painlessly removed but the removal of a wart on the fingers can produce considerable pain.
Do not use C-Herb on the face because of possible scarring.
It is advisable to remove only one area of unwanted tissue at a time.

The results of using C-Herb are very predictable. The first application will produce a "pinking" of the area. The second application will cause the object being removed to die and begin to darken. A yellowish ring will appear around the object, defining the area which will be removed. Remember, C-Herb is not destroying the object, rather, it is the immune system at work so only the object to be removed will be affected and not good tissue. The immune system will remain at work even after the last application of C-Herb. 
A few days after the last application, the object will fall out leaving a smooth pink crater. There should not be an open sore. Do not attempt to force the object from its place too soon. Allow this process to happen naturally. The crater will fill in and smooth over in approximately 10 days. Pigmentation of the area returns in a few months. Scarring is possible when large objects or areas are removed. C-Herb has a pH of 5.5. Never touch C-Herb with metal as this pH can be altered by metal. When applying to the skin, use a toothpick or plastic applicator. Do not put in a metal container.

Use Tea Tree Oil topically to kill the virus.
If the wart is on the face, use a combination of the Replenishing Cream and C-Herb External for a few days to soften the wart. Apply morning and night.
To remove the wart mix a tiny bit of C-Herb with the Replenishing Cream (50-50).
Apply in the center of a Band-Aid and then on the wart.
The more C-Herb the stronger it is so be careful not to use too much C-Herb!

If the wart is not on the face.
Use the Replenishing Cream for a few days (to soften the wart if need be) and then apply C-Herb on a band-aid and on the wart.
ONLY apply C-Herb once (at night) every 24 hours for no more (usually) than 3, 4 or 5 days.