Hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectal area. They may appear as an irritation, as inflammation or may be infected. Hemorrhoids can be internal or hang like grapes on the outside. They may or may not be painful. It is a congestion of the portal vein to the liver. Hemorrhoids are caused by too much sitting, constipation, or liver problem.
Natural remedies can relieve symptoms by strengthening the vein connective tissue, cleanse the blood, and support liver health. Use external ointments for temporary relief, included in the following: Avenoc Hemorrhoid suppositorie, tablets, or ointment, Dr. Christopher’s Comfrey Ointment, or Dr. Christopher’s Complete Tissue and Bone Ointment.
Support a healthier lifestyle by staying away from tobacco, alcohol, coffee, black tea, sodas, and fast food.
Ask your doctor about these natural remedies to support your body’s ability to better handle the symptoms: Vitamin C containing a large amount of bioflavonoids for vein strength; Adequate fiber each day to maintain elimination and to soften stools; Drink at least 4 to 6 glasses of water; Exercise 30 minutes daily.
Herbs for Hemorrhoids
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Herbal combinations:
Dr. Christopher’s Lower Bowel stimulates peristaltic action within the lower bowel. Formula:Cascara Sagrada Bark, Barberry bark, Cayenne Pepper, Ginger Root, Lobelia Herb, Red Raspberry leaves, Turkey Rhubarb Root, Fennel Seeds and Goldenseal Root.
Solaray Cool Cayenne with Butcher’s broom for circulation.
Formula: Cayenne, Butcher’s broom. Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), cellulose, annatto, ginger root and guar gum.Dave’s Liver Formula to help maintain liver and portal vein integrity. Formula includes: Rosehips, Artichoke, Yarrow, Horehound, Turmeric, and Licorice.
Herb singles:
Burdock root – blood purification
Horse Chestnut Tincture – veins and circulation
Shepherd’s Purse Tincture – bleeding
White Oak Bark – bleeding
Cell Salts to Help with Hemorrhoids
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#7 Kali sulph 6X– hemorrhoids with constipation, or yellow slimy diarrhea
#11 Nat sulph 6X – bruised like pain, burning after stool. Itching botto.
#12 Silicea 6X – straining, ineffectual stools, itching during stool, connective tissue support
Hemorrhoid Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Aesculus – Pain radiates to low back. Pain pulsates in pelvis and SI joints. Purplish stools. Explosive gas. splinter sensation of rectum and low back pain painful after stool. Worse pregnancy standing, walking, wiping. Better from kneeling. Pain radiates from hemorrhoids.
Aloe – Grapelike, large, heavy, involuntary stool, burning, heat. Worse sitting, constipation; better from cold. Sudden loss of bowel control. Heavy pelvic congestion.
Carbo veg – Digestive problems with blue hemorrhoids. Itching, burning, offensive. Sedentary. Belching, passing gas.
Collinsonia – Splinters in rectum sensation. Worse menses, constipation, swollen anus. Pregnancy. Painful bleeding with constriction. Straining.
Hamamelis – Large blue hemorrhoids with bleeding from stool. Especially burping. Pain after stools and weakness. Sore bruised feelings. Swelling of legs.
Muriaticum acid – Protruding with stools, gas, etc. blue, painful. Worse from touch, motion; better warmth. Children. Worse from wiping. Involuntary stools.
Nitricum Acid – Splinter-like pains worse after stools and touch. Offensive smell. Negativity in person. Unbearable pain, sour sweat.
Paeonia – Painful with wet fissure for hours after. Better from legs spread; worse from stool, touch, wiping. Acute, inflammatory. Terrible itching, unbearable tearing pain before and after stools. Worms.
Sepia – Congested, protruding, with hormonal issues. Pelvic congestion. Worse walking, touch, sitting, pregnancy; better heat. Severe itching. Feels exhausted. Bloating.
Sulphur – Itching, moist. Worse at night, standing, touch, walking; better from cold while worse heat. Burning pains, skin rashes, oozing red, itching, bleeding stools.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
