How to Get Rid of a Wart With Oil
Warts are small, irregular skin growths that can crop up just about anywhere on the body, although they usually grow on the feet, hands and fingers. They don't typically hurt, and they eventually will go away on their own, even if you don't treat them. However, many people want to get rid of them because they are ugly and annoying. Castor oil is a popular folk remedy that may be able to eliminate warts.
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Things You'll Need
- Castor oil
- Baking soda (optional)
- First aid tape or bandages
- Emery board
Instructions
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Wash the area to be treated and dry it thoroughly. This will prepare the wart for the castor oil treatment.
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Apply a drop of castor oil directly to the wart's surface. If needed, you can use a toothpick to apply the oil. Jane Bothwell, a California herbal consultant, says you can mix the castor oil with baking soda to create a paste that can be used instead of pure oil.
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Rub the wart with your finger. Health 911 recommends rubbing it about 20 times.
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Cover the wart with first aid tape or a bandage. It should be covered tightly and completely. Leave the covering in place overnight.
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Repeat the process daily, rubbing down the wart with an emery board in between each castor oil treatment. Soak it in warm water after removing the tape or bandage, then gently rub away dead tissue with the emery board. Reapply the oil and bandage the wart again. Health 911 says you may need to do this for two to three weeks before you are completely rid of the wart.
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Tips & Warnings
Vitamin A oil is another folk remedy that can be used to get rid of warts. Health 911 says you should apply the oil from one 100 I.U. vitamin A capsule to the wart before bandaging it. This can be done daily until the wart disappears, which could take several weeks. Oregano oil can be used in the same way to get rid of a wart.
Do not use an emery board that has been used on a wart for any other purpose. If you file your wart with the board and then use it on your nails, it can spread to your fingers. Have one emery board that is dedicated to wart treatment, and throw it away when you are rid of the wart.
