Home Remedies For Hemorrhoids
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Your best alternative for piles treatment is natural home remedies for hemorrhoids. It is more of a permanent remedy than the short term relief over-the-counter medications such as preparation H.

What are hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, aare inflated veins (varicose veins) in the anus due to pressure put on them. The hemorrhoid can be found in the anus (internal haemorrhoids) but can sometimes protrude (external haemorrhoids). Haemorrhoids are not dangerous.

What causes hemorrhoids

Constipation and internal pressure from straining during bowel movement contribute to hemorrhoids. Other causes may include diarrhea, obesity and pregnancy.

Will hemorrhoids go away on their own

Hemorrhoids do not go away easily unless treated. Over-the-counter medicines offer a short relief for the mild cases while home remedies for hemorrhoids provide a more long term solution.

However, the severe cases will need the doctor’s attention. Hemorrhoids home remedy treatments usually take about 1-3weeks to heal.

Symptoms of hemorrhoids

The symptoms of hemorrhoids include itchiness in anal area, pain and discomfort, and lump in the anus. Other symptoms are sensation of incomplete bowel movement, and anal bleeding after bowel movement.

Home remedies for hemorrhoids

Butchers broom home remedy for hemorrhoids

Butchers broom - also known as knee holly, box holly, and sweet broom, has anti inflammatory and vein constricting properties. It improves the tone and integrity of the veins, and shrinks swollen hemorrhoids.

Use butchers broom tincture or powder to make an ointment. Use a spoon to mix 10-15 drops of tincture or the powder from 5 capsules (which contains 100-200 milligrams) into a small container (about the size of ¼ cup).

Use the ointment on the affected area directly. You may add a few drops of vitamin E and aloe gel to speed up the healing.

Yarrow for hemorrhoid cures

Use yarrow flowers as poultice or salve to stop bleeding and swelling. Yarrow’s effectiveness is partly due to a compound called achilleine, which stops bleeding.

Indian home remedies for hemorrhoids

Neem and holy basil

Neem and holy basil are two of the most important hemorrhoid home remedies. Mix together an equal amount of powdered dried neem seeds and dried roots of holy basil plant, and store in a container.

Take a teaspoon of this mixture once a day with buttermilk for 2-3 weeks to heal hemorrhoids. Neem seeds have a laxative as well as emollient action.

Holy basil helps with digestion, and stops bleeding. Both neem and holy basil help the liver to function right, clean bowels, and control oozing of blood. If you leave outside India and parts of Asia that have these plants, the best place to get them are Indian stores.

Ginger and lime juice

Mix ½ teaspoon of ginger juice

1 teaspoon of lime juice

A pinch of rock salt, black pepper powder, and long pepper powder

1 tablespoon of mint juice

1 tablespoon of honey

Dissolve them in a glass of buttermilk or water and take once in a day to heal hemorrhoids.

Homeopathic Home remedies for hemorrhoids

If you have mild or moderate hemorrhoids, a selection of hemorrhoids home remedies can help ease the symptoms within 48 hours.

Nux vomica

If your hemorrhoid is linked to constipation and lots of straining to clear the bowel system, use nux vomica for treatment.

Another constipation related remedy, is aesculus. This is good for long term constipation and sluggish bowel that causes sharp pains that can lead to back pain, or shooting pain that travels from rectum to the back.

Aloe

Use this remedy if hemorrhoids burn and itch, and if you experience throbbing or pulsating sensation in the rectum especially after attempting to pass stool.

Diet home remedies for hemorrhoids

Psyllum seeds home remedies for hemorrhoid relief

One of the most common causes of hemorrhoids is low fiber diet, which produces small, hard stools that are difficult to pass. This results in straining and damages to the anal veins.

Psyllum seeds make stools softer and easier to pass. It also makes bowel movement less painful. Make psyllum seeds part of your diet.

The following remedy is recommended for healing.

1st week – Add 1 teaspoon psyllum seeds to 8 ounces of water and take at breakfast.

2nd week - Take the same mixture at breakfast and lunch.

3rd week – Take the same mixture at breakfast, lunch, and dinner until you have no discomfort.

Increase your intake of high-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, (cabbage, asparagus, carrots, kale, corn, and peas).

Juice remedy

Persimmon juice

Persimmon is known to be very effective in treating hemorrhoids. Get some unripe persimmons and let them ripe for about 5 days. Cut them in pieces and juice them in a juicer.

Mix with equal amount of apple juice or apple cider, if taste is unbearable. Take ½ cup on empty stomach, morning and night until hemorrhoid clears.

Supplements home remedies for hemorrhoids

Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids are a type of plant compound. They stabilize and strengthen blood vessel wall, and decrease inflammation.They are known to reduce anal discomfort, pain, and discharge during hemorrhoid attack.

The diosmin, hesperidin, and oxyrutins, flavonoids found in citrus fruits are very beneficial for hemorrhoids. The recommended dosage is 1000 mg 3 times daily.

Fiber supplements such as Metamucil can also help soften stools and make it easier to pass.

Other home remedies for hemorrhoids

Hydrotherapy

Take 2-3 sitz baths a day. Sit in a warm bath with knees raised for 5-15 minutes. You can alternate hot and cold sitz bath to increase circulation. Sit 1 minute in warm water, and 30 seconds in cold water.

Remedy for pregnant women

If you are pregnant, lie down on your left side for ½ hour when you take a rest, 2-3 times a day to prevent hemorrhoids from occurring.

Avoid using heated seats

Seats that are heated affect the pressure in the rectum veins so restrict them during winter seasons.

Take into consideration, the changes in diet, supplements to use, homeopathic and other home remedies for hemorrhoids, and your problems can be solved to a large extent. You might need to see your doctor before applying some of these remedies.

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