Herbal
Hemorrhoids Treatment
As long ago as 41-68 AD
a Roman physician named Dioscorides used Aloe
Vera for easing hemorrhoids and ever since, herbs
for hemorrhoids have been a constant treatment.
In recent years, hemorrhoid
sufferers have relied on popular brand-name ointments
to relieve their pain and suffering. However,
increased awareness of our health has caused many
to take a second look at the labels and all the
chemicals being used. They are waking up to the
realization that natural cures and herbal hemorrhoids
treatments are often more effective than chemical
pharmacological options. But all hemorrhoid herbal
treatments should be used in conjunction with
a change in diet and lifestyle so that the main
causes of hemorrhoids, namely constipation and
straining to pass a bowel movement, disappear.
Witch hazel is a great
hemorrhoid herbal treatment – you can use
baby wipes soaked in witch hazel to clean the
affected area; you can buy pads which contain
witch hazel for cleaning and soothing the hemorrhoids;
you can buy witch hazel ointment for applying
to the hemorrhoids; or you can soak a cotton ball
in witch hazel and leave it on the opening to
the anal canal for about an hour twice a day.
Preparation H produce their own medicated and
portable wipes in which witch hazel is an active
ingredient.
A soothing 10
minute soak can be enjoyed by adding 20 drops
each of lavender and juniper essential oils to
a hot, shallow bath. Make sure the bathwater is
mixed well by hand to ensure the oils are well
dispersed.
You can make your
own essential oils hemorrhoid herbal treatment
by mixing two drops of lavender and one drop of
geranium blended with one ounce of carrier oil.
This can be applied sparingly to the hemorrhoids
after each bath or bowel movement.
Garlic can be
used by steeping two garlic cloves in a pot containing
2 cups of water. Heat for 30 minutes, and then
cool the garlic water before applying as a natural
hemorrhoids treatment.
Cayenne pepper
can be used when you are suffering from bleeding
hemorrhoids to help reduce pain and stop bleeding.
Mix a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of
water and drink it.
Horse chestnut
is another herbal hemorrhoids treatment when used
as a herbal tea made from the bark. Horse chestnut
is one of the active ingredients of Venapro which
is a natural product used to ease mild to severe
symptoms of hemorrhoids. The other anti inflammatory
ingredients used in Venapro are oat straw and
plaintain.
Butcher’s
broom is used as an herbs for hemorrhoids treatment
in the form of capsules or tea and is said to
have anti inflammatory properties which work to
shrink the swelling of the veins and tissues affected
with hemorrhoids.
Another herbal
hemorrhoids treatment you can try is by mixing
half a teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of
clarified butter (ghee) and applying to the affected
area for 3 nights in a row at bedtime. Leave off
the treatment for 2 nights and then continue again
for a further 3 nights. Keep up with this pattern
until the external hemorrhoids have gone. Turmeric
can stain so wear old underwear and any skin discoloration
will gradually disappear.
A compress soaked
in strong, cold black tea can be very soothing
to hemorrhoids. Hold the compress against the
hemroids
for several minutes each time you feel the need.
Most health stores
carry salves made with St.John’s wort and
these will come with instructions on how to use
the herb to relieve the itching and burning of
hemorrhoids. Keep in the fridge to maintain freshness.
Rue Care Oil is
a blend of the natural oils of rue, olive and
sesame and is another natural product for the
treatment of hemorrhoids. It can be ordered on
line over the internet.
Heal Hemorrhoids
uses natural essential oils in their product for
treating the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids
as well as the successful shrinking of the hemorrhoidal
tissue and the elimination of the hemorrhoids
themselves. This hemorrhoid herbal treatment is
very safe to use and can also be ordered on line
over the internet. Heal Hemorrhoids P is specially
formulated so it can be used by pregnant and nursing
mothers who may be suffering from hemorrhoids.
If you can persevere
with the combination of a change in your habits
or lifestyle together with a natural herbs for
hemorrhoids treatment, the chances are extremely
high that you will successfully treat your hemorrhoid
condition.
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