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Bacon Fat Defeats Plantar Wart

Q. I read about someone who wanted to know how to get rid of plantar warts. My grandson had one on his foot for quite some time and was going to a doctor for treatment.

His grandpa had him put a piece of raw bacon fat on the wart overnight and in a couple of nights it was gone. To try this, use a fresh piece of bacon each night and fasten it on with a bandage.

A. Plantar warts (warts on the soles of the feet) are notoriously hard to treat. Readers have suggested duct tape, castor oil and hot water soaks. Bacon fat is a new one for our collection.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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