Ailment: Warts

Remedy: Banana peel

Banana peel is an effective treatment for several skin complaints, such as corns, warts, acne and psoriasis. The peel is rich in potassium, salicylic acid and lutein (an antioxidant). Susceptibility to warts and several other skin problems is often related to a lack of potassium.

Rub the inner side of the banana peel directly on the skin. Try to use the skin of a green banana, not a ripe one. Cut a piece of banana skin, and tape it over the affected area using elastoplast etc. Depending on what you are using it for, and who you speak to, some people leave it on for as long as a week, others change the peel as often as twice per day. Sometimes it may be more practical just to leave it taped on overnight.

Remedy (new) posted by GraJiv of Perth, WA, Australia on 1 July 2010 at 17:59       305

YES
I tried to get green bananas, and every night I taped a piece of skin to the wart on my foot. It got smaller and blacker, after nearly two weeks it came off and has not returned