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Common Herbal Treatments for HemorrhoidsThere many different common herbal treatments for hemorrhoids that you can use to seek relief from an existing hemorrhoid condition. Many of the herbal treatments can be effective in providing relief and they have been known to prevent the condition from getting worse which would require you to seek further medical treatment such as hemorrhoid surgery.If you suspect you have a hemorrhoid condition you may want to consider some of the herbal treatments for hemorrhoids that are fairly simple to use and can help to improve an otherwise uncomfortable and painful condition. Although there are literally hundreds of different herbal treatments we will focus on the most common herbal treatments for hemorrhoids. HorsetailHorsetail is a plant that contains a significant amount of silicon content which is what collagen is partially made of. Collagen is an essential ingredient that bonds your skin and strengthens your bones. You can use horsetail as a mixture and drink it as a tea or prepare it as a tincture to provide relief from a hemorrhoid condition and to help heal irritated tissues around the hemorrhoids. CayenneCayenne pepper contains an ingredient that acts as an anti-inflammatory and can be effective in providing relief from pain and anal itching. You can mix a solution of cayenne pepper and water and drink it twice daily. It can also be used in the form of an enema however, this type of herbal treatment for hemorrhoids should be used with caution since cayenne can create heat and cause hemorrhoids to become irritated. St. John’s WortSt. John’s Wort is derived from a wildflower and is known to provide relief from hemorrhoids due to its astringent quality which helps your digestive tract. You can obtain St. John’s Wort in your local health food store in the form of drops which can be taken a few times daily and also applied as a pain reliever for external hemorrhoids. Comfrey Root PowderComfrey root powder is a common herbal treatment for hemorrhoids due to its ability to act as an anti-inflammatory and to provide relief from external hemorrhoids by causing them to shrink. It has also been known to contribute to the growth of new skin cells. You can mix it with olive oil and then apply it as a paste around your anal area and the area affected by hemorrhoids. CranesbillCranesbill is a wild geranium plant with astringent qualities that is used to treat digestive difficulties. You can also prepare it as a compress to provide relief from the pain and itching of hemorrhoid tissue. Wheat GrassWheat grass juice is effective in clearing toxins from your bowels that can cause an existing hemorrhoid condition to worsen. You can prepare wheat grass juice as an enema to keep your bowels clear and promote healthy tissue in the linings of the anal wall. ChamomileChamomile is a common herbal treatment for hemorrhoids because it is best known for its gentle quality. Chamomile also acts as an anti-inflammatory and will soothe irritated hemorrhoids and anal itching. You can prepare a solution of chamomile by pouring boiling water over a chamomile tea bag and then steeping the tea mixture for a few minutes. Place it in the refrigerator until it is cold and then apply to external hemorrhoids. These are only a few of the most common herbal treatments for hemorrhoids. If you do your research you can find a lot of different herbal treatments that hemorrhoid sufferers use to seek relief from a hemorrhoid condition. Also keep in mind that it is important to consult with your physician before using an herbal treatment and to determine the type of hemorrhoid condition that you may have.
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