Some of these remedies are only suitable for internal or external remedies. Some work better when combined together such as apple cider vinegar, garlic and essential oils as a paste, whilst some can be used in conjunction, to internally help healing (rutin) whilst externally soothing the symptons such as a sitz bath. Nothing seems to work as a cure all for every single case, so you may have to experiment to see what works best for you. If any symptoms get worse or do not allieviate after 3-4 days it is always wise to get checked out by a medical professional.
Apple cider vinegar
For external hemorrhoids, clean and dry the area first, then apply topically with a cotton ball, it will briefly sting, but should pass. For internal haemorrhoids it should be diluted with water, 1 teaspoon in a glass of water, 2 times a day, you can add honey for the taste.
Apple Cider Vinegar reduces swelling, best is unfiltered and unpasteurised, as it is more potent and effective.
Sitz bath
A sitz bath is a small plastic tub, fill with warm water, 3 x 15 mins a day and reduces pain and swelling, or you can use Epsom salts in a bath for the same amount of time. Make sure you dry thoroughly after use using a soft towel.
Essential oils
Essential oils such as lavender and eucalyptus, geranium and bergamot can help in soothing and reducing irritation and inflammation. Add a few drops to water or add to treatments such as garlic, green clay or lemon juice for equally effective treatment. You can also add drops to moist towellets to make your own soothing compress.
Ice
Ice packs help reduce swelling and irritation. Be careful to wrap the ice packs as you do not want to do yourself further damage by receiving an ice burn.
Rutin
Taken as a supplement, has been shown to help with other venous parts of the body. Some users report that taken overnight can greatly reduce swelling.
Vaseline
Helps reduce swelling and acts a protective barrier, can help stools pass easier, putting less strain on the swollen areas.
Garlic
It is great for adding to food due to its antibiotic qualities. You can use an individual clove as a suppository for an internal haemorrhoid, though you can crush and add topically for external haemorrhoids, you can crush it with other antibiotic ingredients such as apple cider vinegar to make a paste. Be careful, lots of people report stinging/burning, if it stings for more than 10 minutes, wash off through as you do not want to further irritate the area.
Lemon
Add to drinking water for relief for internal hemorrhoids, for external haemorrhoids, squeeze the juice and use cotton ball, it will sting a little but this should pass very quickly and should relieve pain.
Green clay
Mix with water or witch hazel, apply to hemorrhoids and allow to dry, then soak off in a bath/sitz bath.
Zinc oxide paste
Zinc oxide paste helps protect the skin and prevents the need to itch. Zinc also promotes healing.
Cumin seeds
Roast 1 tsp of black cumin seeds and mix with 1 tsp of unroasted black cumin seeds and grind them together. Consume a half tsp of this powder with a glass of water, one time in a day to help internal hemorrhoids.
Lard, and Calomel
A folk remedy, add Mix a half ounce of heated lard with a dram (teaspoonful) of Calomel and apply as a salve on a piece of cotton. This has cured obstinate cases.
Olive oil
For external hemorrhoids only, apply with cotton balls minimizes itching and swelling
Coconut oil
For external hemorrhoids only, apply to clean and dry area – antibacterial so great for healing.
Ginger
Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and help circulation, take in food or supplements to treat internal and external. Is great but needs to be used alongside other treatments to get full potential
Tea
Cold teabags help alleviate pain when soaked in cold water, also consider drinking camomile or peppermint tea for internal haemorrhoids.
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