Natural Wart Removal: Using Garlic for a Pain-Free Solution

Warts are a manifestation of the human papilloma virus (HPV) and they occur in 7 to 10 percent of the population, particularly affecting women, children and the elderly. The powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties of garlic can help you remove warts naturally and painlessly.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh garlic
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Bandages

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Instructions

• 1

  At the end of the day, carefully wash and dry your hands and the area surrounding the wart.

• 2

  Peel a fresh garlic clove and slice it in half. Apply the freshly-cut garlic clove onto the wart, taking care to treat only the wart itself and not the surrounding skin. Discard the garlic.

• 3

  Place a bandage over the wart. Leave the bandage on overnight.

• 4

  In the morning, remove the bandage and carefully wash the area surrounding the wart again.

• 5

  Repeat Steps 1 through 4 every night until the wart disappears, which usually happens after 2 to 6 weeks.