Benign neoplasms on the skin and mucous membranes - papillomas, or warts, are a consequence of the human papillomavirus (HPV) entering the body. You can get rid of them in various ways. One of the fairly effective folk recipes for removing growths at home is the use of castor oil for papillomas. The product is used both in pure form and as part of medicinal mixtures. Ease of use, affordable price, and absence of contraindications allow us to recommend it for the removal of formations of various locations.
Castor oil is one of the popular remedies for the treatment of papillomas.
What is castor oil
Medical castor oil, which is popularly called simply castor oil, is obtained by cold pressing from the seeds of a medicinal and ornamental garden plant - Castor bean. The proportion of fatty oil in the seeds is quite high and ranges from 40 to 60%. Additional processing - refining (removal of impurities) allows obtaining a product used for medicinal purposes.
All parts of the plant, including the seed kernel, contain the protein ricin and a nitrogen-containing organic compound - ricinin. Both substances are poisonous to humans. Since ricin is chemically unstable and decomposes by hydrolysis, hot steam is applied to the oil to destroy it.
Castor oil has the following characteristics.
| Property | Characteristic |
| Consistency | Thick viscous liquid that does not dry out or form a film |
| Color | Colorless or pale yellow |
| Smell | Characteristic, weakly expressed |
| Taste | Peculiar, unpleasant |
| Compound | Triglyceride ricinoleic acid (up to 85%), oleic acid (up to 9%), linoleic acid (up to 3%), other saturated acids: stearic, palmitic, etc. (up to 3%) |
Properties of castor oil
The beneficial properties of castor oil are due to the action of the components included in its composition.
| Component | Spectrum of action |
| Ricinoleic acid | Has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. |
| Oleic acid | Helps the skin retain moisture and acts as a protective film. |
| Linoleic acid | Normalizes the functioning of cellular and subcellular membranes. |
| Palmitic acid | Gives the product a characteristic viscous consistency. |
| Stearic acid | It has a thermoregulating effect on the skin, protecting it from high temperatures. |
Principle of action and beneficial properties in the fight against papillomas
The effect of using castor oil is achieved as follows:
- The active components penetrate deeply into the layers of the epidermis immediately after application of the substance;
- The presence of acids negatively affects cells infected with the papilloma virus;
- The virus dies and formations are eliminated after regular use;
- Active acids accelerate the process of skin cell restoration.
Using castor oil to remove papillomas allows you to achieve the following beneficial properties:
- Antibacterial effect on the area of skin where the papilloma is located;
- Moisturizing – acids help soften the formation, resulting in rapid removal of papilloma;
- Lightens the place where the formation was located;
- Reduces inflammation and soothes the skin.
It is used for any type of skin and prevents the further spread of the virus.
Treatment of papillomas with castor oil
The product has a complex effect on papillomatous growths:
- removes growth;
- relieves irritation and inflammation;
- heals the wound surface;
- restores cell membranes.
The product in its purest form
Castor oil for warts can be used in its pure form.
| Application method | Frequency of application |
| Apply the product to the growth and rub into the formation with gentle massaging movements for 3-4 minutes. | Carry out the procedure 2-3 times a day. Continue the treatment course until the papillomas disappear: from 7 to 30 days. |
| Apply the product onto the wart using a pipette and cover with a band-aid, preferably waterproof. | Apply twice a day: morning and evening. The duration of treatment is from 1 to 4 weeks. |
The effectiveness of the method can be increased by first:
- steaming the formation (bath, shower, cotton pad moistened with hot water);
- removing the upper stratum corneum (plantar warts) using pumice or a pedicure file;
- heating the oil to a temperature of 22–25 degrees.
Castor oil mixtures
It is possible to use castor oil as part of complex medicinal mixtures.
| Mixture composition | Mode of application |
| Castor oil and baking soda | Mix the product with baking soda to make a thick paste: 1 heaped teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of castor oil. Let the mixture stand for 2 hours. Apply a thick layer to the wart 1-2 times a day, keep for 20-30 minutes, rinse with warm water, dry the skin. Duration of treatment: from 7 to 15 days. |
| Castor oil, celandine and lemon juice | In the castor oil, in the amount of 1 tablespoon, add celandine and lemon juice, 5 drops each. Lubricate the growths, after treating the skin around them with any fatty cream, 2-3 times during the day. The treatment course involves procedures over 1–2 weeks. |
| Castor oil and tea tree oil | Mix castor oil and tea tree essential oil in a 2:1 ratio. Gently apply to warts using a cotton swab 2-3 times a day. The duration of use is from 5 to 10 days. |
| Castor oil, milk thistle and clove oils | Prepare a mixture in which the ratio of castor oils, milk thistle and cloves should be 2:1:1. Apply the mixture to the formation and rub in with light movements. Carry out treatment 2-3 times throughout the day for 1 to 3 weeks. |
| Castor oil and vitamin E | Add 5 drops of vitamin E oil solution to 1 teaspoon of the product. Treat papillomas 2 to 3 times a day for 7–30 days. |
| Castor oil and garlic | Lubricate the wart with the product, and then apply freshly prepared garlic pulp, which can be obtained using a press or a fine grater. Cover with gauze and secure with adhesive tape. Leave for 40 to 60 minutes, rinse and dry. Do the procedures daily for 7–14 days. |
| Castor oil and apple cider vinegar | Mix apple cider vinegar and castor oil in a ratio of 3:2. Apply a cotton pad soaked in the mixture to the formation, secure, and hold for 20 minutes. Carry out treatment daily for 10–15 days. |
In this way, papillomas localized on the body and limbs can be removed.
Removal of papillomas in areas with delicate skin
For the destruction of formations located on the face, neck, and intimate places, the following recipes are recommended.
| Compound | Usage |
| Castor oil and honey | Add 3-5 drops of the product to 1 teaspoon of liquid honey, apply the resulting mixture to papillomas 2 times a day. After treating the growth, cover it with gauze, securing the latter with adhesive medical tape. Leave for 1.5–2 hours, then rinse with warm water and dry. The treatment course lasts 2–4 weeks. |
| Castor oil and aloe juice | Combine the juice of aloe leaves with an equal amount of the product, apply the resulting mixture to the growths 2-3 times a day. Continue treatment until the formations disappear (10–30 days). |
| Castor oil and sea buckthorn oil | Mix the ingredients in equal quantities and apply to papillomas 1-2 times daily for 15-30 days. Before use, heat the mixture in a water bath to 22–25 °C. |
Duration of treatment and dosage
Removing papillomas from intimate areas and other parts of the body at home is a long and labor-intensive process.
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If the growths are small and isolated, then the use of the substance allows them to be eliminated in 4-7 days. Numerous papillomas and warts that appear as a result of the activity of the virus in the body take longer to treat; the duration of therapy with castor oil can be up to thirty days.
The active ingredients in the solution have an aggressive effect on the skin; for medicinal purposes it is rarely used in its pure form, only in the amount of a couple of drops. With the help of castor oil, healing compositions are prepared that eliminate growths on the skin; up to five drops of the product are added to the mixture.
Contraindications
The external use of castor oil has virtually no restrictions. The only contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance to the components of the product included in its composition.
To prevent an allergic reaction, it is necessary to apply a small amount of the product to the inner surface of the forearm before use. The result of the skin test must be taken into account 20–40 minutes after application. If there is no redness, itching, or rash, then the patient can fight papillomas with castor oil.
Precautionary measures
Patients should not use castor seed oil if they have:
- damage to the integrity of the skin in the area of papilloma;
- skin diseases at the location of the growth.
It should be remembered that external use of castor oil increases the absorption of substances applied to the skin at the same time. Therefore, before using medicinal mixtures, a sensitivity test must be carried out without fail, even if there is no allergy to individual components.
How to further help the body
Treatment of papillomas can be accelerated by helping the body from the inside. You can also use natural folk remedies for this. They are spices: ginger, turmeric and cloves.
In the morning on an empty stomach, 20 minutes before meals, you can drink a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of turmeric diluted in it. This drink improves immunity, kills viruses and bacteria. Ginger tea has a similar effect. If you decide to use cloves, you can simply chew it in the morning in the amount of 1-2 buds.
But remember that any product, even natural, has contraindications! Therefore, before you decide to use them, be sure to study the contraindications. Better yet, consult your doctor.
Useful tips
To achieve better results, the following recommendations will be useful:
- the product should be applied to dry and clean skin;
- the formation does not need to be removed forcibly;
- It is advisable to use the oil for a few more days after the growth disappears.
When treating with castor oil, you can speed up the healing process by applying an oil solution of vitamin A to the skin. This must be done between treatment procedures. For 6–7 days after completing the treatment course, you should not sunbathe, visit a solarium, or use scrubs.
Surgical removal methods
Today clinics use the following methods for removing papillomas:
- laser action,
- cryodestruction (freezing),
- electrocoagulation.
Sometimes after surgery scars remain on the skin, so the selection of a method must be taken seriously.
Cryodestruction can leave scars on the skin
Complex treatment
According to patient reviews, castor seed oil is quite successful in fighting small papillomas. It is much more difficult to remove large warts using this therapy. But we should not forget that, no matter the size of the formations, treatment should not be limited only to their destruction.
To date, there are no methods to achieve complete removal of HPV from the patient’s body. Therefore, the main goals of treatment are:
- remove existing papillomas;
- prevent the emergence of new formations.
It is impossible to avoid relapse without systemic antiviral and immunostimulating effects. This is explained by the fact that in the human body the virus can exist in two forms: active and inactive. In the first option, the virus multiplies and clinical manifestations of the infection are observed; in the second, it “sleeps.” Putting the virus into a dormant state is the key to successful systemic treatment.
Only the use of drugs that are active against HPV and increase the overall resistance of the patient’s body can lead to the disappearance of papillomas or a reduction in their size. This treatment allows you to reduce destructive procedures or carry them out to a lesser extent.
Castor oil seeds, from which castor oil is obtained
You can use castor oil to get rid of papillomas at home, but you should not start using it without first consulting a specialist. The doctor must, first of all, confirm the benign nature of the neoplasms. For this purpose, dermatoscopy is mandatory: examination and assessment of the formation using a special optical device - a dermatoscope. The second important task of a dermatologist is the competent prescription of antiviral drugs and agents for correcting immunity.
Prevention of papillomas
To prevent papillomas and warts from appearing on the skin, you need to follow a few simple rules.
- Do not touch other people's warts and papillomas.
- Do not share hygiene items with carriers of the disease.
- Wash your hands more often, especially in the autumn-winter period, when viruses are especially active.
- Maintain a daily routine.
- Eat enough foods containing vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Avoid nervous tension and stress.
- Stress can contribute to the development of human papillomavirus infection in the body.
Infection with the human papillomavirus also occurs through sexual contact. Therefore, protected sexual intercourse is a prerequisite for HPV prevention.
Traditional medicine has been helping people for centuries. Castor oil has been used for the treatment of papillomas for a very long time; it is safe and effective if used correctly.
