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Natural Herbs Used for Treating Hemorrhoids

2011
08.16

There are a variety of herbs that can be used for treating hemorrhoids. Oftentimes, these herbs work much better than prescription or over-the-counter medications. Some of the herbs are used as topical ointments like Preparation H while others are inserted into the anus to help clean the area and reduce various hemorrhoid symptoms.

Prevention can go a very a long way when it comes to treating hemorrhoids. If you would like to prevent hemorrhoids, take 1 to 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil everyday, drink 8 glasses of water and eat foods high in fiber like beets, Brazil nuts, psyllium seed, green beans, carrots, apples, and broccoli.

Here is a list of herbs you can use for naturally treating hemorrhoids.

  • Fresh pulp aloe vera gel applied to anus takes away pain much like aspirin.
  • Bayberry, goldenseal root, myrrh, white oak as salves are similar to many over the counter, conventional hemorrhoid treatments.
  • Comfrey root made into a paste and put in a poultice is a good way to heal bleeding caused by hemorrhoids.
  • Elderberry poultice or mullein poultice held to the anal area helps reduce swelling and inflammation.
  • Yarrow boiled into a tea and applied with a cotton ball several times a day is another anti-inflammatory agent.
  • Witch hazel applied with a cotton ball a few times a day acts as astringent.
  • Buckthorn bark, collinsonia root, parsley, red grape vine leaves, stone root are best taken orally in capsule or tea form, and reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Peeled cloves of garlic and small cone shaped pieces of potato used as a suppository a few times a week are also common home cures for hemorrhoids.
  • Cayenne and garlic enemas work well to ease symptoms.

For more natural hemorrhoids treatments and step-by-step instructions on how to use them, please click here.

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4 Responses to “Natural Herbs Used for Treating Hemorrhoids”

  1. Leif Lucks says:
    August 24, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Wow. I’ve never heard of some of these herbs. I will definitely do some research tonight. Thanks for the information.

  2. Carey Lighthill says:
    August 30, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Dang, I was trying to copy and paste all this information into a file for future reference. You disabled right click. Is there a way for me to get a copy???!!! Pleeeease. Thanks!