The first phase of the study requires the patients to apply water extracts of garlic twice daily on their warts. Then on the second phase, the two groups of the patients were asked to apply a fat-soluble garlic extract twice daily on their warts or corns. On the other hand, a solution containing chloroform and methanol in a 2:1 ratio for 20 days were treated on the controlled group.
Results of the study showed that garlic treatment for 30-40 days has eliminated small warts and partially improved the appearance of larger warts. Also, after 1 to 2 weeks of applying fat-soluble garlic extract, all the patients with corns showed a complete recovery except for two who only showed marked improvement. Meanwhile, the control group showed no improvement for either warts or corns.
Based on these results, the researchers concluded that to treat corns, one should apply fat-soluble garlic extract for 10-20days. These effects were due to the garlic’s antiviral activity, anti-tumor activity, immunomodulatory activity, and fibrinolytic activity.
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