Thuja for Plantar Warts: A Homeopathic Treatment Guide

Thuja extract is a well known homeopathic remedy for a variety of afflictions, including treatment for plantar warts. It can be applied directly to the wart or taken orally.

What are Plantar Warts?

• A plantar wart is a wart located on the sole of the foot. They are caused by the human papillomavirus and are contagious, often spreading via showers and public swimming pools.

What is Thuja?

• Thuja, or Thuja occidentalis, is a coniferous tree. Its oils are used to make cleansers, soft soaps and disinfectants and as a homeopathic remedy for a variety of conditions.

How It Works

• The essential oil extracted from the thuja plant has antibacterial and antiviral properties. The active ingredients in thuja retard the growth of the papilloma virus.

Application

• Thuja can be administered as tablets or liniment or combination of both. A homeopathic professional should be consulted to determine dosage.

Warnings

• When taken in large quantities, the oil is toxic and can produce digestive irritations. The active component thujone is a strong neurotoxin and can produce nervous convulsions. Thuja should not be taken by pregnant women.