Even those people who are not proponents of alternative treatment methods know about the celandine plant. And those who believe that medicinal herbs can cope even with serious ailments know everything about its medicinal properties and contraindications for use.
The name of the plant reflects its unique ability to cleanse the body of various ailments. Celandine is not its only name. The people call the plant jaundice, warthog, lichen grass, seedling. Each of these names emphasizes the healing properties of the herb.
As early as the 2nd century BC, the ancient Greek healer Theophrastus mentioned the healing properties of this plant in the treatment of tumors of the liver and jaundice. Like most medicinal herbs, celandine is endowed with not only useful properties: it contains quite a lot of toxic substances. That is why its use, dosage, course of treatment should be agreed with the attending physician.
Today we will talk about treatment with celandine papillomas. You will learn how the plant acts on these neoplasms, what are the pros and cons of this treatment method, who should avoid using it.
Plant description
This plant is found almost throughout the territory of our country, with the exception of the Far North. It grows both in Ukraine, and in Belarus, in the Central Asian countries. Celandine is a medium-sized shrub with a branched stem, a height of 50 to 100 cm and petiolate leaves. Inside the stem contains thick orange juice. The bush blooms with small yellow inflorescences in the shape of an umbrella, from May to August.
In fact, celandine is considered a weed: everywhere this grass is uprooted from garden and summer cottages. Many are unaware that it is a pantry of vitamins and nutrients. The composition of the plant includes:
- vitamins A, C;
- alcohols;
- essential oils;
- saponins;
- organic acids;
- alkaloids;
- flavonoids.
Such a rich chemical composition endowed the plant with a mass of useful properties:
- wound healing;
- anti-inflammatory;
- diuretics;
- sedatives;
- antitumor.
Based on celandine, drugs of different orientations were created.
For external use
Essential oil and celandine juice are used in the treatment of psoriasis, warts, eczema, depriving, papillomas. Treatment is carried out using rubbing and compresses, decoctions and infusions.
For oral administration
Celandine-based drugs are taken orally with the following pathologies:
- vascular and heart diseases;
- allergic reactions;
- oncology;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- colds infections;
- gynecological diseases;
- nervous disorders.
Contraindications
Despite the many medicinal properties, the plant is poisonous, so there are a number of contraindications to its use:
- epilepsy;
- bronchial asthma;
- hypotension;
- angina pectoris;
- mental disorders.
What is papilloma?
This is a fairly common neoplasm that appears on the skin. Papillomas can appear in people of any age and gender. Experts believe that most people know this pathological condition, since the appearance of papillomas can be found in themselves, in their children, relatives and friends. In this article we will figure out whether it is possible to get rid of celandine papillomas.
Doctors believe that the formation of papillomas is due to the presence of papillomavirus in the body. Its widespread prevalence is due to the fact that it is easily transmitted sexually and by contact. It should be noted that the papilloma virus in the body does not always lead to the formation of neoplasms. Their appearance is facilitated by the presence of certain factors. The most common of these is considered to be a decrease in the body's resistance as a whole.
In this case, the virus activates and begins to multiply, causing the appearance of warts and papillomas on the skin. Most often they are located on the lower and upper limbs, face and neck. They not only cause discomfort, but also require removal.
Papilloma removal methods
Having discovered such an aesthetically unpleasant neoplasm, a person naturally begins to look for methods to remove it. Today, several methods are used to effectively get rid of papillomas:
Laser removal
According to reviews of people who have experienced this method on their own, it can be argued that such a procedure is very effective, but has a drawback, which for many is significant, is the high cost.
A liquid nitrogen
This procedure can deliver a lot of pain. Moreover, its implementation does not guarantee that the papilloma does not appear again. The disadvantage of this method can be considered traces that remain on the skin after removal of the papillomas.
Chemicals
For this, pharmacy preparations Verrukatsid, Superchistotel, Solkoderm, Wartner Krio, Kriofarma are used.
Celandine papilloma treatment
This method has been used since antiquity. Many patients appreciated its positive aspects - naturalness, painlessness. We will talk more about this method, but first I would like to warn that if you find papillomas or warts in yourself, you need to consult a specialist to confirm the diagnosis, and only after that start treatment. This is important, first of all, due to the fact that there is a risk that the neoplasm may be of oncological nature.
Now consider if celandine can be used to remove papillomas. How effective is this treatment? Does it have contraindications?
Treatment options
Celandine to remove papillomas can be used in several ways. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with some of them in more detail.
Plant juice
You can use freshly squeezed celandine juice to remove papillomas, especially if you have the opportunity to collect the plant in May and June away from busy roads, preferably outside the city. In this case, it is recommended to lubricate the neoplasm with juice directly from the stem. It should be remembered that most of the juice is found in those parts of the plant that are located closer to the stem. The procedure is repeated no more than four times a day. The course of treatment is 21 days. During treatment, the top of the papilloma blackens, and then completely disappears.
Celandine Ointment
To prepare such a remedy, the juice of the plant in equal proportions should be mixed with glycerin. An ointment prepared in this way has a longer shelf life compared to juice, and it is applied much easier.
Celandine extract
To prepare the extract, mix 50 ml of quality vodka or alcohol with 100 ml of juice. Reviews about this tool indicate a long shelf life (12 months) and its effectiveness.
Features of using celandine
To avoid skin burns, gloves should be worn during preparation of celandine. If your skin has several papillomas, then no more than 5 neoplasms should be treated in one course, since the toxic substances contained in the plant lead to excessive stress on the body.
To avoid allergic reactions, testing should be performed before treatment. To do this, a small amount of juice is applied to the bend of the elbow.
Celandine treatment: advantages and disadvantages
The use of celandine from papillomas has its advantages compared to medical procedures:
- this method is painless, not causing uncomfortable sensations;
- it is a natural, environmentally friendly tool that helps get rid of neoplasms;
- during the flowering period, the use of celandine-based preparations will not entail financial costs.
But this treatment is not one of the advantages. It also has disadvantages:
- To make the treatment as effective as possible, the raw materials should be procured in May-June - during the flowering period of the plant. Many people think that it is much easier to purchase ready-made preparations of celandine for papillomas: instructions are attached to each package, application does not cause problems. However, pharmaceutical preparations with a high level of plant juice concentration often lead to the appearance of pain on the affected area of the skin.
- Fresh juice treatment takes a lot of time.
- In some patients, celandine from papillomas causes the appearance of wounds that heal for quite some time. Sometimes they leave scars or scars.
- During the disposal of papillomas, celandine can cause allergic reactions. Especially often this happens in people suffering from hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergies to flowering plants.
Pharmaceutical preparations with celandine
Citizens are often quite problematic to harvest celandine. It is much easier for them to purchase celandine-based drugs from papillomas in a pharmacy. But in this case, you should be very careful. The fact is that today in pharmacies you can buy a drug with a herbal name, but with a chemical composition. An example of this is the popular drug Super Celandine. He burns out papillomas, but by no means thanks to the juice of celandine.
Many patients are confused by its name. There is no medicinal plant in this balm that we are talking about today. Probably, the manufacturers had in mind the very process of cleansing skin rashes. It consists of sodium bicarbonate, distilled water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide. Those who use "Super Celandine" from papillomas must strictly follow the instructions for use.
The use of such a tool is quite simple: it is enough to apply a drop to the neoplasm, after having previously treated the skin around it with a fat cream. But first you should steam the papilloma. After applying the product, a slight burning sensation is felt. If it is absent and the color of the affected area does not change, which should darken, the solution is applied again, until the color changes. After 15 minutes, the treated area is washed with water.
Contraindications to the use of Super Celandine:
- diabetes;
- papillomas on the face;
- blood diseases.
Possible scars can be attributed to side effects - a burn from this remedy can be so severe.
"Mountain celandine" from papillomas: instructions for use
Natural preparation of a dark brown color that does not leave burns and scars on the skin. It has a specific smell, is dangerous if it gets into the eyes, on the mucous membrane.
Composition:
- natural celandine juice;
- golden rhododendron;
- speckled kakalia;
- gentian.
Indications for use:
- treatment of skin defects;
- removal of dry corns, warts, papillomas.
Application
"Mountain celandine" from papillomas is applied with a cotton swab to the neoplasm (previously steamed in warm water) once a day for several days. For papillomas located on the face and neck - for 10 minutes, on the body - for 15.
Contraindications:
- open wounds on the treated area;
- inflammatory process;
- exacerbation of herpes;
- papillomas on the genitals, in the mouth;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- allergy.
According to patients, “Mountain celandine” from papillomas is very effective. It acts more gently without causing serious burns. The price of the drug in pharmacies in Moscow and St. Petersburg does not exceed 100 rubles per 15 ml.
Celandine oil
Perhaps this is one of the most gentle ready-made remedies based on celandine from papillomas. It is applied in pure form twice a day to papillomas. It does not injure healthy areas of the skin around the tumor. Judging by the reviews about this drug, even children tolerate it well, burns and irritations after use are completely excluded.
Contraindications include only individual intolerance. It should be recognized that the oil solution of celandine from papillomas, the price of which ranges from 35 to 40 rubles, is less effective than more aggressive concentrated preparations.
Tincture
Pharmacy tincture of celandine from papillomas for alcohol can be used for oral administration. In this case, the drug strengthens the weakened immunity, which was attacked by the awakened papilloma virus. The drug can be used for external use. In both cases, tincture of celandine from papillomas is diluted with water. For internal use - 10 drops per glass of boiled warm water. Take the drug three times a day before meals. In the second case, tincture is bred in a ratio of 1: 1. During the day, papillomas are cauterized 2-3 times. Treatment is continued until the tumors completely dry.
Side effects of drugs
We told how to use celandine from papillomas. But, unfortunately, it is far from always possible to get rid of these skin defects without complications. Often this happens in violation of the recommended dosages. Side effects of treatment include:
- If after the celandine the papilloma reddened, then this may mean that you received a burn or an infection, and inflammation has begun.
- The blackened, but not falling away papilloma indicates that you have not completed the treatment.
- If the papilloma has changed its color, but does not dry out, the dosage is chosen incorrectly. Most likely, it is necessary to increase the concentration or replace the oil with juice.
- Increased after cauterization of celandine papilloma indicates pathological proliferation of tissues. This can lead to the formation of cancerous tumors.
- The unchanged papilloma signals the immunity of the virus in your body to celandine alkaloids. They need to find a replacement.
- If pain occurs, treatment should be discontinued and another method for its removal should be selected.
Patient Reviews
With daily use of fresh celandine juice, papillomas disappear after about two weeks. Regarding the "Super Celandine" from the papillomas, the reviews are mixed. Some people who used it note that the drug destroys papillomas, but it acts quite aggressively and can leave scars. Others believe that if the dosages are observed, this remedy perfectly removes neoplasms in 7-9 days.