Home Remedies and Herbs for Genital Warts

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection also referred to as genital warts HPV (human papillomavirus). While anyone can develop this infection, it is slightly more common to see genital warts in females than genital warts in men ¹. Genital warts appear on the outer skin of the genital area. They often appear as small flesh-colored or pink bumps and clusters. Genital warts can also affect the mouth and throat if contracted through oral sex ¹. Genital warts treatments are available as well as genital warts removal to help deal with the infection. Though it may require ongoing treatment, genital warts can be removed and the infection can be stopped ².

What Causes Genital Warts?

Genital warts can appear in those who have contracted the genital HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease affecting up to 50% of the sexually active adult population ¹ . Genital warts caused by HPV is only one of approximately 100 different strains of HPV ². Genital warts HPV (human papillomavirus) is generally caused by HPV strains 6 and 11 ³. Genital HPV can often be killed off by your own immune without ever developing signs and symptoms ⁴.

Genital Warts Symptoms

Symptoms of genital warts in females include ⁵:

• Small flesh colored, pink, or grey swollen bumps and patches
• Clusters of warts together resembling cauliflower
• Appearing on genital areas like the vulva, vaginal walls, anal canal, and cervix
• Itching and pain in vaginal area
• Vaginal bleeding during intercourse

Symptoms of genital warts in men include ⁵:

• Small flesh colored bumps and patches
• Clusters of bumps resembling cauliflower
• Forming on the penis tip or shaft, scrotum, and anus
• Genital itching

Sometimes genital warts can be so tiny they cannot be seen by the naked eye. Genital warts can also appear on the lips, mouth, tongue and throat due to being contracted through oral sex.

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Genital Warts

Natural remedies for genital warts treatment and genital warts removal include:

• Apple cider vinegar - Apple cider vinegar can be applied topically to the affected area of genital warts. Apply apple cider vinegar directly onto the wart and leave on for a few hours. Apply 2-3 times per day as a genital wart removal treatment until warts are gone.
• Thuja - Thuja is a type of coniferous tree that provides an oil extract used for treating genital warts. It can be applied topically directly to the affected area or taken orally.
• Garlic - Use crushed garlic cloves applied directly to the affected area as a genital warts treatment. Leave on for one hour and repeat daily until warts are gone.
• Green Tea Extract and Vinegar - Another topical genital warts treatment is a green tea extract and vinegar mixture. This can also be applied directly to the affected area using a cotton ball. Leave on for one hour and repeat up to 3 times daily until warts are gone.

Natural remedies for genital warts treatment and genital warts removal can be highly effective. Discuss any health concerns or home remedy treatments with your doctor.

References

1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-warts/basics/definition/con-20019380
2. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/contagious-skin-diseases/genital-warts
3. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000886.htm
4. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-warts/basics/causes/con-20019380
5. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-warts/basics/symptoms/con-20019380