Elderberry Cures for HPV
- The human papillomavirus is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact. If your partner already has HPV you can get it through anal, vaginal or oral sex. Abstaining from sex is the only true way to avoid any STD, though it's not a very realistic expectation. Unless you know for sure that your partner is "clean," a condom is the next best way to prevent the spread of the disease.
- The most common symptom of HPV is the presence of warts anywhere on the vagina, anus, cervix, scrotum, groin, thigh or penis. Some people may have many warts, while others notice only one or none at all. Having an HPV test done through your health-care provider will be the only sure way to know if you do indeed carry the virus.
- Although there is no cure for the virus and it usually goes away on its own, getting rid of the warts can be costly if done by your doctor, especially if you don't have medical insurance. Many people have found that natural cures work quite well when dealing with the warts caused by the human papillomavirus.
- Elderberry extract, when taken internally, can help combat an outbreak of HPV by boosting the immune system and supplying the body with antioxidants. It's an antiviral, antibiotic and antibacterial. All viruses, including the human papillomavirus, take advantage of a body that's in a weakened state. The capsule form of elderberry extract is the easiest to take and there are many good brands on the market. You can get the capsules at any GNC or online through iHerb or your other favorite supplement supplier. The average dose is 575mg one to three times a day. Taking more than the recommended amount may result in diarrhea.
