Warts are caused by HPV virus – a viral infection, and they are many types of warts like common warts, plantar warts and flat warts. Planters are most common warts, and they are found on feet, while other warts can occur anywhere in the body. Using essential oils for warts stimulate the warts and eliminate the virus. There are plenty of oils to treat wart by irritating and stimulating the skin.

Herein are the Essential Oils for Warts:

1. Essential oils for warts: Lemongrass oil

Lemongrass oil is useful in fighting against chickenpox virus and herpes simplex type 1 virus. It is also helpful in treating shingles. It can handle warts when it is blended with other essential oils.

Method to use:

Combine four drops of lemongrass oil with two drops of manuka oil, two drops of tea tree oil, two drops of peppermint oil and two drops of eucalyptus oil. Mix everything thoroughly and store in dark coloured glass bottle. Apply this mixture of oil on the wart and bandage it. Follow this procedure two times daily to get rid of wart faster.

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Combine ten drops of lemongrass oil with 10 drops of jojoba oil or coconut oil, mix properly and store in a glass bottle. Apply on affected area and cover with a bandage.

2. Essential oils for warts: Ginger oil

Ginger oil is effective in treating warts because of its antiviral compounds and its usefulness where even drugs are ineffective.

Method to use:

Combine four drops of ginger oil with here drops of lemongrass oil. Mix and apply on affected area. You can also blend ginger oil with either tea tree oil or oregano oil.

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3. Essential oils for warts: Tea Tree oil

Tea tree oil is one of the most effective oil for warts, acne, eczema and scars. It has antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial properties. Therefore, it is must have oil in your home as a natural remedy.

Method to use:

Combine 6 drops of tea tree oil with 6 drops of lavender oil and one tablespoon of coconut oil. Mix everything properly. This oil is used to heal the skin after the treatment and also to protect the skin of infection and recurrence of warts.

4. Essential oils for warts: Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil is always available at home, so you can use it without going into much trouble. Eucalyptus oil has antiviral properties and blending with other oils; it can be employed for the treatment of warts.

Method to use:

Combine 6 drops of eucalyptus oil with 6 drops of tea tree oil, mix properly. Apply on affected area and cover with cotton and bandage. Follow this procedure twice a day.

5. Essential oils for warts: Peppermint oil:

Studies and researches suggest that peppermint oil acts efficiently against the virus which causes warts.

 Method to use:

Combine 6 drops of peppermint oil with 6 drops of lemongrass oil mix and apply on affected area.

6. Essential oils for warts: Oregano oil

Oregano oil is one of the best oils for the treatment of warts. It is harsh on skin that irritates and stimulates and gives burning sensation to the skin and burns out warts. Oregano oil is useful in treating any kind of warts.

Method to use:

Combine 15 drops of oregano oil with 15 drops of tea tree oil, 15 drops of frankincense oil, and 15 drops of the medieval mix, raw apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of coconut oil. Mix thoroughly and put in a glass bottle. Apply this mixture on warts and bandage it. Follow this every day till the wart is receded.

7. Essential oils for warts: Clove oil:

Clove oil has cinnamaldehyde, thymol, eugenol, and carvacrol compounds that have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. It aids as an anaesthetic to numb the area of the wart and give relief in pain if the wart is painful.

Method to use:

Apply a drop of clove oil on warts directly, can follow this procedure three times a day.

8. Essential oils for warts: Lavender oil

Lavender oil has antiviral properties and is useful in the treatment after the wart is receded. It can be quite useful when mixed with other essential oils.

Method to use:

Combine 20 drops of lavender oil, with 20 drops of frankincense oil, 20 drops of chamomile oil, 20 drops of myrrh oil, 10 drops of vitamin E oil and a half cup of calendula cream. Mix everything properly and store in glass jar. Apply on the healing skin and massage gently.

9. Essential oils for warts: Manuka oil

Manuka oil is predominantly used in New Zealand. It has antiviral properties and when used immediately after the warts are formed it can the healing process and also stops the recurrence of the wart.