Natural Hemorrhoids Treatment

Best results are often shown when one reverts to nature in foods and habits rather than treatments. There are a number of natural remedies and products available for treating hemorrhoids in the market today. Some are in the form of pills while others are creams or gels. These products are derived from naturally occurring herbs such as butcher’s broom, horse chestnut, bilberry and so on. These herbs work by improving circulation around the anal region, which reduces pain and itching and prevents the piles from reappearing. The mode of treatment usually varies depending upon the cause, severity, and duration of the disease.

Some of the leading drugs in the market include:

Avatrol: A natural herbal supplement in a pill form that promotes healthy rectal function and circulation.

N2 Cream: A potent topical treatment, combining natural astringents and herbal extracts to reduce swelling and itching. The cream is applied 3-5 times daily for proper treatment.

Preparation H: A popular and inexpensive product, Preparation H is used to treat the symptoms and itching associated with hemmorhoids. It does not improve circulation, or prevent them from recurring. 

Hemaron: A natural supplement for hemorrhoids that contains Japanese Pagoda Tree extract, and claims to heal hemorrhoids with an amazing 94% success rate!

Venapro: Acts as a natural anesthetic, by lubricating the sensitive passageways and restoring normal blood flow to the rectal area. Contains natural extracts of Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide, L-Arginine, Horse Chestnut, Oat Straw, Mullein and so on.

Rue Care Oil: Rue Care Oil is a blend of natural oils with Rue oil as main ingredient for hemorrhoids treatment. Rue oil derives from Rue medical plant used for centuries for natural health care, treatment and cure of skin problems, itching piles, varicose veins, anal fissure, healing of hemorrhoids and much more.

Hemorrhoids No More and Roid relief: Made of organic extracts this highly concentrated formula is used for external application and thrombosed hemorrhoids. It claims to shrink and eliminate hemorrhoids upon application within days without scarring, tissue damage, or invasive surgery. This product can be used to treat and eliminate chronic cases of hemorrhoids or those from a recent diagnosis.

ZenMED Cool Relief cream: A natural cream with a combination of astringent and anti-inflammatory herbal extracts, which cools and relieves hemorrhoid pain.

Many of these natural drugs be it pills, or lotions contain natural ingredients such as:

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica)
Japanese pagoda tree extract is one of the best herbal supplements for naturally treating hemorrhoids. The extract from this tree has a very high success rate of curing hemorrhoidal symptoms. Since hemorrhoids are mainly caused due to enlarged blood vessels, applying the purified herbal extracts of Japanese pagoda tree helps to normalize the permeability of veins and capillaries, strengthen vein walls, and provide the necessary nutrients to maintain optimal vein health.

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Horse Chestnut has been used to treat various circulation and vein conditions for many centuries now. Studies have shown that this extract has the ability to support vascular circulation, as well as strengthen connective tissues and vein tone.

Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
Butcher's broom is a long-standing natural treatment for hemorrhoids. A natural vasoconstrictor with anti-inflammatory properties, Butcher's broom also helps in strengthening and toning veins. 

Vitamin E: Free radicals, the cancer causing hazardous waste of the body, can cause cancer. Vitamin E, which is a fat soluble, contains powerful biological antioxidants, which protect our cells from free radicals. 

Zinc Oxide: One of the biggest problems of hemorrhoids is irritation, itching, pain and burning of the anal region. Applying Zinc Oxide forms a physical barrier on the skin and helps in relieving these symptoms. 

L-Arginine: A leading cause of Hemorrhoids is thought to be the spasm of the anal sphincter (muscles in the anal region that push the stool out). L –Arginine treats hemorrhoids by reacting with our cells to make Nitric Oxide, which relaxes muscle spasms and brings relief from pain. 

Oat Straw: Chronic hemorrhoids can be a very exhausting condition. Oat straw and the grain are mildly antidepressant; they help in raising energy levels and support over-stressed digestive system. 

Plantain: Relieves itching and swelling caused by Hemorrhoids. Medicinally, plantain is astringent, demulcent, emollient, cooling, vulnerary, expectorant, antimicrobial, antiviral, antitoxin, and diuretic. It affects blood sugar, usually lowering it. 

Cascara Sagrada: If the natural movement of the food inside the intestine becomes obstructed it can put pressure on the hemorrhoidal tissues. Herbs such as Cascara Sagrada help by speeding up bowel movements and making hemorrhoids less likely to re-develop. The compounds in cascara sagrada help to move food move. 

Bilberry: Improves blood circulation throughout the body. By enhancing the blood flow to the vessels, the herb benefits people who are suffering from poor circulation in their extremities, painful varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. 

Mullein: Soothes irritated skin and treats respiratory problems. Astringent (constricting) and soothing compounds in the leaves and flowers explain why this herb has gained a reputation for soothing Hemorrhoids. 

Cayenne: Eases pain by providing diversionary discomfort and by depleting the body's supply of substance P, a chemical component of nerve cells that normally sends pain signals to the brain. 

Red Sage: A traditional Chinese herb used for invigorating the circulation of blood and reducing stasis. Clinical studies have shown red sage to be effective in resisting bacteria, diminishing inflammation, improving the cardiovascular system considerably, protecting the liver, inhibiting tumors, and stabilizing the nervous system.