Breathe in the clean, herbal zing of tea tree—nature’s disinfectant. Sarah, 62, found a wart cluster on her knee after gardening. Dabbing diluted oil twice daily, she felt the bump soften, gone in two weeks. Research hints at its antiviral edge against HPV. Mix 1-2 drops with carrier oil, apply via swab. The cooling sensation soothes as it works. Think it’s too oily? Pat dry after. But wait, the kitchen staple next flips garlic’s reputation from breath-ruiner to hero.
Tip 8: Garlic’s Pungent Power for Antiviral Assault
The bold, sulfurous bite of fresh garlic—raw and crushed—wafts up like a promise of potency. Recall Mike, 29, with hand warts from shared tools. He taped crushed cloves overnight, the earthy aroma lingering as blisters formed and peeled away in days. A small study showed garlic extract clearing warts in weeks. Mash one clove, apply thinly, bandage. The tingle signals action. Worried about odor? Rinse with lemon. The next tip sweetens things with a peel you toss daily.
