Hemorrhoids
Natural treatments for hemorrhoids and rectal discomfort
Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
Bilberry is valued for improving circulation, strengthening capillaries, supporting eye health, offering mild digestive regulation, supplying antioxidants, and providing urinary tract support.
Common Plantain
Plantago major
Common plantain is valued for its rapid wound-healing properties, ability to reduce inflammation, and support for digestive, respiratory, and urinary health.
Echinacea Salve
Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea Salve is a topical herbal remedy used to soothe skin issues such as hemorrhoids, blisters, cold sores, stings, vaginitis, anal fissures, and inflamed swellings.
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Eggplant fruit may help reduce blood cholesterol, regulate high blood pressure, act as a diuretic, and can be used externally for burns, abscesses, cold sores, and hemorrhoids.
Flaxseed
Linum usitatissimum
Flaxseed is valued for its mucilage, which eases bowel movements and relieves digestive issues. It soothes inflammation throughout the body, supports hormonal health during menopause, offers relief for respiratory ailments, and can be applied topically for skin problems.
Oak Bark
Quercus robur
Oak bark is highly astringent and used as a decoction to treat sore throats and tonsillitis, as well as to address hemorrhoids, skin problems, and diarrhea. Its tannin-rich content aids in inflammation and tissue repair.
Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Witch hazel is well known for its powerful astringent and anti-inflammatory actions. It is effective for reducing inflammation, tightening veins and skin, stopping minor bleeding, and aiding in the healing of bruises, hemorrhoids, and other minor skin irritations.