Looking for a hemorrhoids home treatment? Hemorrhoids or piles create a huge health problem for millions of people all over the world. It is not merely embarrassing to discuss about this health problem but it is also hugely distressing, physically and mentally. Needless to say, people try every pill or potion to get rid of this problem for good.
Here are five natural remedies for hemorrhoids that can help
you get rid of this problem.
1) Fiber
Fiber shows a consistent beneficial effect in relieving
hemorrhoid symptoms and bleeding. It can soften stool and increase its bulk,
which helps to reduce straining. Seven randomized trials with a total of 378
participants have found fiber improved symptoms including itching, discomfort,
and pain.
There are plenty of ways to get more fiber. Start by eating
foods high in fiber, such as whole grains and vegetables. Psyllium, a powdered
fiber supplement, is another option, one that's inexpensive and readily
available. A typical amount of psyllium is one teaspoon of the husks in water
followed by another glass of water.
Another option is ground flaxseeds. Whatever the source of
fiber, it's important to drink sufficient water or constipation may worsen.
2) Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are a type of plant compound that are thought
to work by stabilizing and strengthening blood vessel walls and by decreasing
inflammation. They have been found to reduce anal discomfort, pain, and anal
discharge during an acute hemorrhoid attack. Side effects of bioflavonoids
appear to be mild and rare, making them a promising treatment for hemorrhoids
in pregnancy (the flavonoid tangeretin however, shouldn't be used by people
taking tamoxifen for breast cancer).
The major flavonoids found in citrus fruits, diosmin,
herperidin, and oxerutins, appear to be beneficial. Daflon, a product made with
citrus bioflavonoids was found to improve symptoms in pregnant women by day
four of taking it and to reduce symptoms of pain, heaviness, bleeding, itching
and discharge.
3) Witch Hazel
Compress or Cream
This drug store staple is made from the leaves and bark of a
plant called Hamamelis virginiana. It is not be taken internally but is instead
applied topically to the anal area in the form of witch hazel distilled liquid,
ointment, or medicated pads.
Witch hazel is thought to decrease the bleeding of
hemorrhoids by acting as an astringent. It may also relieve pain, itching and
swelling associated with hemorrhoids.
4) Butcher's Broom
The plant butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus), which is also
known as knee holly, box holly, and sweet broom, gets its name because it was
once used by butchers in Europe to clean their chopping blocks. Butcher's broom
has a long history of traditional use for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. It is
often used when there is underlying poor circulation in the veins.
How does butcher's broom work? Although scientists haven't
confirmed the effectiveness of butcher's broom for hemorroids, butcher's broom
extract contains anti-inflammatory and vein-contricting properties that are
believed to improve the tone and integrity of veins and shrink the swollen
tissue. The active compound is called ruscogen.
Butcher's broom is usually recommended in capsule or tea
form. The tea has a slightly bitter taste, so a bit of stevia or honey can be
used to sweeten it. The tea can be made by steeping one teaspoon of the herb in
a cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Butchers broom has also been shown to
be effective when applied topically as an ointment or compress.
Butcher's broom should not be used by people with high blood
pressure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), by pregnant or nursing women, or
by people taking alpha blocker or MAO inhibitor drugs unless otherwise
recommended by their doctor.
5) Horse Chestnut
The herb horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), like
Butchers broom, is often recommended when there is poor circulation in the
veins, or chronic venous insufficiency. In folk medicine, it is used to relieve
symptoms such as swelling and inflammation and strengthen blood vessel walls.
The active compound is believed to be aescin.
Horse chestnut can be taken as a tea or in capsule form. It
can also be applied externally as a compress. People with an allergy to the
horse chestnut family, bleeding disorders, or people taking blood thinners
should not take horse chestnut. Only products made from the seeds or bark of
the young branches should be used. Other parts of the plant are poisonous.
Although uncommon, side effects have included kidney damage, severe bleeding,
bruising, and liver damage.
If, however, you feel that you are not confident enough to
try out such natural remedies, you may try Hemocyl which is a safe and 100%
natural product that can cure your Hemorrhoids for good.
