Herbal Hemroid Treatment
Most doctors will suggest a high fiber diet with bulking agents such as Metamucil as a first line hemroid treatment. Next, they may suggest laxatives to relieve constipation. The problem with this approach is that some of the components used in over the counter laxatives are harsh and can actually make the problem worse. Secondly, diet modification alone is often not enough to cure hemroids, especially if the problem has been around for a while.
Topical anti-inflammatory suppositories (such as Anusol and Preparation H) may give temporary relief. But these medications only treat the symptoms of hemroids and don’t address the root causes.
The solution is to go back to nature and use an all natural hemroid remedy. Theses medications address the root cause of hemroids and also contain components that promote healing. So, they are effective in treating all types of hemroid sufferers: mild, moderate, and chronic. Here are some specific herbs commonly found in herbal hemroid treatments:
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is another herb useful for treating hemroids. It has been approved by the American Botanical Council’s Expanded Commission E Monographs for safety and efficacy. Horse chestnut is often also combined with other herbs that improve circulation, such as bilberry and gingko. Dose: 20mg/day
Butcher’s broom (Ruseus aculeatus) is used for treating weak varicose veins, as well as acute attacks of hemroids. It works to reduce pain and treat the causes of hemroids. Butcher’s broom is approved by the ABC for treating hemroids. Dose: 7-11 mg/day.
Witch hazel leaf (Hamamelis virginiana): This herb is an astringent that is an approved treatment for inflammation and specifically for hemorrhoids. Witch Hazel can be used topically or internally. To take internally, a tea may be made using the bark and leaves and drank 2-3 times per day. Alternatively, an cream or ointment that contains witch hazel may be applied to the affected area.
Cayenne is a chili pepper which is usually used for cooking. However, cayenne contains an active ingredient called capsaicin which can be used to relieve pain and itching caused by hemroids.
Mullein (Verbascum) : The extracts from the leaves and flowers of this plant contain astringent and skin soothing properties. Using this herb helps to sooth irritated and inflamed skin. Mullein is one of the safest and most widely used herbs used for medical treatment. Our studies have also shown that Mullein has a very good reputation for healing hemroids.
Finally, two citrus bioflavonoids, diosmin and hesperidins, where shown to accelerate healing and reduce pain in a French study of 120 hemroid sufferers.
The best herbal hemroid cures contain a blend of all these herbs and often have very favorable results with hemroid sufferers. Please review the product reports to the right for more information. It’s important that once hemroids are noticed, or blood is seen in the stool that action be taken immediately. Waiting even a few days can have a significant effect on healing time.
