Hemorrhoids: the 7 most effective natural remedies

Hemorrhoids are vasodilations that can form both internally and externally near the anus .

It is a disorder that can be caused by various factors such as nutrition, constipation, stress, poor circulation with venous laxity. How can we intervene with natural remedies and maybe prevent hemorrhoids if we were subject to them?

1. Feeding in case of hemorrhoids

Nutrition is the first "cure" to favor the inflammation of hemorrhoids and their reabsorption. Avoid the consumption of refined foods, spicy foods, particularly elaborate pasta with sauces, coffee and alcohol.

Instead, we favor the integration of fruits and vegetables, juices and centrifuged wild berries such as blueberries, currants, blackberries, which contain proanthocyanidins that can reduce hemorrhoids and stimulate venous ascent.

It is also advisable to encourage intestinal transit with the consumption of fibers, flax seeds and chia seeds that soften the faeces.

2. Red vine to fight hemorrhoids

The Red Vine has an astringent action thanks to its tannin component. It is a remedy rich in flavonoids, vitamin C, able to protect the capillaries and strengthen the venous walls. Red Vine is also an effective antioxidant and fights cellular aging. It is used to counteract venous insufficiency of the lower limbs, varicose veins, hemorrhoids. On the market it is found both in infusion and in dry extract.

3. Horse chestnut to absorb hemorrhoids

Horse chestnut, like the Red Vine, is an effective remedy to combat venous insufficiency, varicose syndrome, hemorrhoids. This remedy is rich in escin, flavonoids, tannins, oligomeric proanthocyanidins, thanks to which it performs a vasoprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous activity . On the market we can find it in a derived gem.

4. Centella to protect against hemorrhoids

Centella Asiatica performs an anti-inflammatory, capillary, healing and re-epithelising action, thanks to the presence of triterpenes, flavonoids and saponins. This remedy is recommended in case of varicose ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. On the market we find it in infusion and in dry extract.

5. Witch hazel to disinfect hemorrhoids

Amamelide is a vasoprotector and phlebotonic, due to its rich component of tannins, active ingredients with astringent properties. It has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to the presence of flavonoids that support the tone of the venous walls and performs an anti-haemorrhagic activity, therefore indicated in the case of very abundant menstrual flow.

The use of Amamelide is easily declinable in various ways and both for internal use and for topical use: on the market we find it in herbal tea, in dyeing for intake with water. For topical use the witch hazel mucilage is to be applied directly on the part, even several times a day. The mucilage is healing, helps to stop bleeding and soothing against itching.

6. Aloe Vera to soothe hemorrhoids

Aloe Vera has innumerable virtues. It is an anti-inflammatory of the entire gastrointestinal system, supports digestion, promotes intestinal transit and supports the immune system . It has an emollient action on the intestine. Rich in mucilage softens the stool, refreshes the intestine and disinfects the colon. It can also be applied topically in the form of a gel, with a cicatrizing and anti-inflammatory effect.

7. Calendula to disinfect hemorrhoids

Calendula is rich in saponins, mucilages, carotenoids, vitamin C, flavonoids. The calendula infusion can be used for local lavages useful to soothe internal and external hemorrhoid disorders. It has a soothing, healing and antibacterial action. On the market we can find the calendula in cream or ointment against bleeding from hemorrhoids, to soften and soothe the mucous membranes. It is also useful in the case of fissures as it reduces the depth up to a complete healing.