Natural remedy for hemorrhoids

An excellent natural remedy for hemorrhoids is to use a medicinal plant called witch hazel-shaped seat warm bath or also in the form of a compress.

This plant also called winter flower is efficient against the piles because it has the ability to decrease the size of the varicose veins that give rise to hemorrhoids and also helps to combat pain local inflammation.

Sitz bath with Witch Hazel

This sitz bath with Witch Hazel is very easy to be prepared and achieves good results in the fight against hemorrhoids.

Ingredients

• 1.5 liter water
• 3 tablespoons (tea) of dried leaves of witch hazel

Preparation

Place a few leaves of witch hazel in a pot along with water, and boil. Strain and, when cool, pour into a bowl and make a sitz bath for 20 minutes daily.

Witch hazel compresses

These witch hazel pads also help treat hemorrhoids bringing a good relief from the discomfort they cause.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped leaves of witch hazel
• 30 ml of mineral oil
• 1 clean gauze

Preparation

For tampons, it is sufficient kneading some witch hazel leaves with a pestle and then adding mineral oil to gradually turn to a more uniform mixture. You should apply the gauze with the leaves in the region and leave act for 30 minutes.

Pain and swelling usually decrease and hemorrhoids disappear in a period that can range from four to six days, but if symptoms persist a doctor should be consulted.

Care during treatment

Some care that can ensure the success of this home treatment are:

• Drink plenty of water and eat high-fiber foods
• Do not make efforts
• Not make much effort to evacuate

These tips are important to achieve the healing of hemorrhoids within days.