How to Naturally Treat Bleeding Hemorrhoids
The advantage of using natural methods to treat bleeding hemorrhoids is that many other remedies (although not all) involve steroids which can sometimes have side effects including eczema and allergic reactions. Natural solutions are less likely to have these problems, and particularly where the bleeding has just occurred and the problem is minor, they may well be a suitable remedy option. Why is this?
Most hemorrhoids are inflamed for brief periods, and bleeding is often associated with them. In order to encourage hemorrhoids to stop bleeding, it is necessary to reduce the level of inflammation and, in principle, there is no reason why natural treatments cannot achieve this effect; after all, aspirin, possibly the most successful remedy of all time, was originally obtained from willow bark and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.
homeopathic treatments They are also available specifically for hemorrhoids and are sometimes included in the natural category. Some celebrities like Prince Charles advocate homeopathy. David Beckham, Martina Navratilova and Nancy Lopez have received homeopathic treatments at some point. I am personally very skeptical that they work except as a placebo, and there is absolutely no scientific evidence to support the view that they do. On the other hand, the likelihood that they could be dangerous is low, and some people might want to experiment this way, even though the active ingredients are so dilute that not a single molecule of them usually remains in the solutions used.
Fortunately, other available treatments are likely to be much more effective and have more substantial claims of success. Here are four possible natural treatments worth considering that are available online:
1. butcher’s broom is a popular herbal remedy for hemorrhoids and comes from an asparagus-like shrub native to the Mediterranean. This long-used natural anti-inflammatory substance works in a way that is not similar to steroids. The claim made is also that it tightens veins and strengthens capillary walls while providing the anti-inflammatory effects of steroidal compounds. It contains steroidal saponins which are responsible for the medicinal effects of the herbs.
two. horse chestnut is an astringent, anti-inflammatory herb and a natural treatment for bleeding hemorrhoids. Its active ingredient is called escin. Aescin strengthens vein tissues and reduces swelling. There is some evidence from Germany that it alters the collagen content and architecture of the veins to improve their health.
3. peppers It is not used as a hemorrhoid treatment as commonly as butcher’s broom or horse chestnut; however, it is well known as a flavoring spice. All sorts of claims suggest that it can be used for conditions that affect the prostate, from toothaches, to blood pressure, to ulcers. Is it for hemorrhoids? I don’t know, but this is what some herbalists suggest. It seems to have strong circulatory benefits, so this could be the case. Capsaicin is the active ingredient and it also contains carotenoids and vitamins C and E.
Four. mullein it has claims to be one of the best and safest herbal remedies for hemorrhoids. For hemorrhoids use as a poultice of leaves applied externally. Its active ingredient is capsaicin and the leaves have been a remedy for various ailments since time immemorial. Respiratory and skin irritations also have some claim to respond to this herb.
Herbal remedies are worth considering as a treatment for hemorrhoids. Keep in mind that if the bleeding persists then, whether the treatment is natural or not, it is advisable to have the problem checked out by a doctor. Very occasionally, hemorrhoid symptoms can mask a much more serious underlying cause and it is important to be aware of this. Also keep in mind that natural treatments have active ingredients, so they can also have side effects.