Hemorrhoids Herbal Remedy Guide

For many people, a hemorrhoids herbal remedy will aid in relieving the symptoms of hemorrhoids. In this article we will take a look at several plants that can provide a hemorrhoids herbal remedy.

Bromelein

As a hemorrhoids herbal remedy, Bromelein is effective in reducing swollen blood vessels. It is a digestive enzyme found in pineapples. So this hemorrhoids herbal remedy is a sweet one.

Butcher’s Broom

This hemorrhoids herbal remedy is an evergreen plant whose spines were used to make brooms. It contains ruscogenins which constricts blood vessels and can bring relief to hemorrhoids. You have to get it in the form of an extract.

Horse Chestnut

This hemorrhoids herbal remedy is found in the seeds of the horse chestnut tree. Those seeds have aescin in them. Aescin plugs small holes in blood veins that cause the swelling and itching of hemorrhoids.

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is an astringent so it constricts body tissues. It has been used for ages as in topical applications for hemorrhoid sufferers.

Cranesbill

Cranesbill is actually a geranium, albeit a wild variety. It is also an astringent and therefore effective as hemorrhoids herbal remedy.

Psyllium

Commonly called Flea Seed, Psyllium is very high in fiber and therefore acts as a natural laxative and stool softener.

If you suffer from chronic constipation this condition may be the cause of your hemorrhoid problem.

Aloe Vera

As a treatment for hemorrhoids, Aloe Vera does double duty. It is both an astringent and a laxative. It can be ingested and applied to the hemorrhoids external.

Pilewort

This is the most dubious of the herbal remedies. It is listed here mainly because it has been used historically to treat piles. It was initially used because its appearance suggested piles to early herbalists who often depended on the looks of a plant to determine their medicinal value. Pilewort also has some nasty side effects such as blisters.

Plantain

Plantain is fiber filled and therefore good as a natural stool softener and it contains allentoin an anti-inflammatory agent that enhances healing of wounds.

The only drawback of using these herbs is that they do not address the cause of your hemorrhoid flare ups. If you use these herbs for relief you should also address the cause of your hemorrhoid flare ups so that they will never return again.