There are home remedies that can be used to relieve symptoms and cure external hemorrhoids more quickly, in addition to the treatment indicated by the doctor. Good examples are siege baths with Indian chestnut ointment or hazelnut, but there are other solutions that can also help, such as eating more fiber and taking garlic, echinacea or psyllium capsules.
Garlic and echinacea capsules are also good options for combating internal hemorrhoids, but these homemade treatments should not replace the treatment indicated by your doctor, which may include the use of painkillers, ointments or balms.
See examples of ointments most recommended by your doctor to treat hemorrhoids.
Watch the video below to learn how to prepare 2 excellent seat baths and an excellent homemade ointment for difficult days:
Indian chestnut is one of the most scientifically proven natural ingredients to treat external hemorrhoids because it contains circulation-enhancing properties. In addition, Indian chestnut is also rich in fuss, a type of saponin, which has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, which quickly relieves pain and discomfort.
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Mix the ingredients and boil for another 12 minutes. Then let heat, filter and put the mixture in a bowl. Finally, you should sit without underwear in the water for 20 minutes. This home treatment should be repeated whenever necessary for at least 5 days.
Chestnut can also be taken as a capsule. For best results, you should take approximately 300 mg twice daily, but treatment can also be done with 40 mg, 3 times daily.
Cypress has soothing and antimicrobial properties that will help control pain and reverse hemorrhoids.
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Cypress essential oil drops should be placed in hot water and mixed well. When the water temperature is pleasant, you should sit in the basin and stay for at least 20 minutes, letting the medicine work.
Another option to use this essential oil is to apply 2 or 3 drops to another vegetable oil, such as sweet almond oil, for example, and apply directly to the area. The oil should not be applied directly to the skin as it may cause burns.
Hazelnuts is another plant with excellent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. A good way to use hazelnuts is to make a homemade ointment:
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Place the paraffin and hazelnut in a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes. Then strain and add 30 ml of glycerin to the mixture. Place in a lidded container and store in the refrigerator. Use daily, when necessary, for about 1 month.
Epsom salts can also be used to treat hemorrhoids, as they are excellent for reducing inflammation and can be easily added to water. Thus, in addition to hot water, which stimulates the normal functioning of the intestine, this home treatment also has a powerful anti-inflammatory component that is released by salts.
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How it’s prepared
Mix the salts in the water until dissolved. Then let it warm and rest in a bowl with the mixture, without wearing underwear for about 15 to 20 minutes. This seat bath can be repeated 2 to 3 times a day.
See other ways to treat this type of hemorrhoids in the treatment of external hemorrhoids.
Internal hemorrhoids may be more difficult to treat because there are few home treatments available. However, some capsules and foods help improve symptoms by optimizing blood circulation or bowel function:
Daily intake of garlic capsules helps strengthen intestinal vascularity and facilitates blood circulation, relieving pain and discomfort and decreasing the incidence of new hemorrhoids.
The recommended dose of garlic capsules per day is 600 to 1200 mg per day divided into 2 to 3 to take. However, the dose should always be adapted to each person by a naturopath.
In addition to capsules, increased garlic consumption also has similar benefits. Another good natural option is to use garlic as much as possible.
Another excellent strategy to relieve pain caused by internal hemorrhoids is to soften stools by ingesting more fiber and drinking more water.
Foods that relax the gut include kiwi, black plum, papaya and pumpkin seeds, for example. It is recommended to consume about 25 grams of fiber for women and 38 grams for men, in addition to drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
Another way to consume fiber is to add 1 tablespoon of psyllium to your meals. It is a highly soluble fiber that can be purchased in pharmacies and drugstores.
See a more complete list of foods that help release your bowel
In very painful cases of inflamed hemorrhoids, echinacea capsules can be a natural solution as they have anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and immunostimulant properties, which relieves pain, helps treat infections and even strengthens the immune system.