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Alternative Remedies For HPV

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Posted on Jun 04, 2018, 6 p.m.

HPV is a common DNA virus that affects the skin, broad spectrum antiviral medications are used as treatment, but there is no specific cure. The human body appears to be able to lower human papillomavirus to undetectable levels effectively clearing it up on its own. Resurgences of human papillomavirus can occur within the first two year after symptoms have diminished.

Premalignant lesion from high risks forms of HPV varieties can increase chances of cervical cancer, making HPV not something to be taken lightly, a medical professional should be consulted with if you believe you have been infected, or detect warts or other lesions.

 

Antiviral products are available and more are being developed, due to the natural way HPV can cleared up most often alternative remedies are often recommended. Some of the most important remedies for HPV include use of goldenseal, echinacea, astragalus, calendula, curcumin, oregano oil, garlic, mushroom, thuja oil, and tea tree oil.

 

Known as an antiviral echinacea is one of the most popular relied upon treatments for human papillomavirus. Echinacea tinctures or teas can be made for boosting the immune system and reducing appearance of warts due to phytosterols and antioxidant compounds that boost white blood cells and improve antiviral impacts of the immune system.

 

Goldenseal can be used in two ways to combat human papillomavirus: as a tincture applied directly to genital warts, or in supplement form. Goldenseal is well known as an antiseptic, but antiviral properties make is valuable for human papillomavirus treatment as well.

 

Calendula essential oil is most effective at clearing up skin conditions including inflammation and warts that can occur as a result of HPV. The most popular method of using calendula is either by consuming it or using it as a suppository.

 

Oregano essential oil is loaded with antiviral and antioxidant components making it effective for human papillomavirus treatment. Oregano is readily available making it one of the most inexpensive home remedies. The oil should be diluted slightly before use as it can be irritant to sensitive areas on the body despite antiviral and wart reducing abilities.

 

Astragalus is a great source of antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties which are directly linked to elimination of human papillomavirus as it induces production of interleukin-2. Interleukin-2 is well known for antiviral properties and helping to prevent cancer, which is of significance when dealing with certain high risk forms of human papillomavirus.

 

Garlic is nature’s little gem that just keeps on giving, and as always is a popular suggestion for natural treatment of HPV as it has powerful allicin effects which include antiviral activities. Most remedies suggested to soak garlic overnight and use the infused water to apply directly into genital warts for quick effects.

 

Powerful antiviral effects of tea tree oil can be applied directly to affected areas, it will boost immunity in the body, and increase numbers of white blood cells which is like attacking the  human papillomavirus from two sides.

 

Not a commonly recommended remedy, but a preferred remedy in Ayurvedic medicines thuja oil seeks out and neutralizes infected cells to eliminate virus symptoms, including warts. Thuja oil can be an irritant especially on delicate areas making it recommended to be diluted before use.

 

A good number of antimicrobial and antiviral properties are contained within mushrooms that make them valuable in treatment of human papillomavirus, just adding them to your diet can be an easy, delicious, simple way to combat viral infections and some cancers throughout the body.

 

Curcumin has been proven to have anticancer and antiviral properties. Adding this spice to meals can significantly boost immune system strength and help to protect the body from human papillomavirus. Curcumin is also the key ingredient of the herb turmeric.

 

Some varieties of human papillomavirus are basically harmless, but many varieties of HPV can lead to dangerous premalignant lesions and increase risks for developing cancer. It is always recommended to speak with a trained medical physician if you think you have been infected with HPV. These alternative remedies are suggested as complementary treatments and are not meant to completely replace formal medical attention.

 

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