Treatment of genital warts with honey, full description and price list (1402)
Dr. Diana Hosseini
MashhadGynecological cancers fellowship, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology
The Complete Guide to Using Honey to Treat Genital Warts
Genital warts are a viral infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) is created.
Scientific information shows that honey has antiviral, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce the amount of some viruses and bacteria in the body. But until now, there has not been enough research on the effects of honey in the treatment of genital warts, and honey alone cannot be confirmed as an effective treatment method in this field.

How to use honey to treat genital warts
The most important thing to emphasize is that, the use of honey or any other home method as a treatment for genital warts should be consulted Doctor who specializes in genital warts. Genital warts are a viral infection and home remedies may have limited effectiveness. It is better to use drugs and treatments prescribed by doctors to treat genital warts.
If you have decided to use honey as a complementary treatment or to relieve the symptoms of genital warts with your doctor's permission, you can try the following steps:
- Preparation of quality honey:
- Use pure honey without additives. Pure and quality honey has better anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Honey allergy test:
- Before using or consuming honey, do a sensitivity test on a small area of the skin to make sure you don't have a skin allergy to honey.
- Cleaning the area:
- Wash and dry the area of skin affected by warts carefully with soap and water.
- Using honey on the skin:
- Apply a small amount of honey on the wart or affected area. Use your fingers or a clean tool for this.
- Let the honey stay on the skin:
- Let the honey stay on the infected area for 15-20 minutes.
- Washing:
- After the specified time, wash the area with warm water and dry.
- Repetition:
- If you feel that the symptoms of genital warts are reduced, you can repeat this process several times a day to achieve complete recovery.
Description table of using honey to treat genital warts with an example
| step | description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preparation of quality honey | Using pure and natural honey is very important. Look for honey with an authentic brand and no additives. | For example, you can get organic honey from a reputable local store or market. |
| 2. Sensitivity test | Apply a drop of honey on a small area of skin and see if sensitivity or irritation occurs. | If the skin remains without any irritation, you can go to the next step. |
| 3. Area cleanliness | Clean the wart area with soap and water and dry it. | Wash the skin of the affected area carefully with soap and water and dry it with a clean towel. |
| 4. Limited use | Apply a small amount of honey with your hand or a suitable tool on the wart or affected area. | Use a clean tool such as your fingers or a disposable hook that does not have a sharp tip. |
| 5. Durability | Put honey on the affected area and wait for 15-20 minutes. | In this period of time, you can rest and wait for the honey to leave its effect. |
| 6. wash | After the specified time, wash off the honey with warm water and dry the area completely. | Be sure to use warm and not hot water so as not to irritate the skin. |
| 7. repeat | If you feel a positive effect, repeat this process several times a day. | If you see any change or improvement, continue using honey on the genital warts. |
Note that after handling the warts, be sure to wash your hands with soap and water and avoid touching the healthy areas of the skin because it is possible to infect the healthy areas with the HPV virus. and infect genital warts.

The cost of treating genital warts with honey
The approximate cost of treating genital warts with honey is very variable and depends on the amount of honey used and the type of honey you choose and other ingredients. Also, costs may vary depending on the type and quality of honey. However, if the price of each kilo of honey is 300,000 Tomans and you use this method for a certain period of time, you can have an initial estimate based on the average daily consumption. For example, if we assume that you consume 10 grams of honey daily (which is equivalent to 0.01 kg) and continue this use for 10 days, it will be calculated: Cost = (daily consumption x number of days) x price Each kilo
Cost = (0.01 kg/day x 10 days) x 300,000 Tomans/kg
Cost = 0.1 kg x 300,000 Tomans/kg
The cost of using honey for 10 days to treat genital warts = 30,000 Tomans
Estimated cost for consuming 10 grams of honey per day for 10 days is about 30,000 Tomans. This estimate can change according to your specific circumstances, and other items such as the costs of other materials (soap, towels, etc.) are not included in the calculations.
The amount of cost calculated based on the daily consumption of honey for 10 days, assuming the price of each kilo of honey is 200,000 Tomans, is as follows:
Daily consumption (kilograms) Number of days Price per kilo (Tomans) Cost calculation (Tomans)
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So according to the specified consumption and duration, the estimated cost is about 20,000 Tomans. These numbers may change according to your conditions and usage.
common treatments for genital warts
In the end, it is emphasized again that the treatment of genital warts with honey is not recommended as a 100% effective treatment. It may be possible to use honey along with common treatments such as laser therapy, cryotherapy and Electrosurgery was used, but trying to treat HPV and genital warts using only honey may have low success.