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Five natural remedies to fight hemorrhoids
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Blueberries
Blueberries contain a large amount of bioflavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory compounds. You should know that bioflavonoids can relieve pain and reduce swelling of the anal veins.
Blueberry leaves are also used for inflammation of the urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract. These are excellent natural remedies that can be used in the form of infusions. Simply pour boiling water over these leaves and let it steep for 15-20 minutes, then drink warm before bed and after breakfast.
Fresh fruit
Fresh fruits have a relaxing effect on constipation and hemorrhoids. However, dried fruits are also good for these conditions.
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Aloe
Before meals, it is recommended to drink aloe vera juice - it is a natural antibiotic. Eliminates intestinal pain, heals anal fissures that can occur with constipation and hemorrhoids.
Aloe also demonstrates anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Aloe treats intestinal disorders, flatulence, constipation.
Aloe also helps with liver problems, metabolic disorders, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome.
Aloe Vera Recipe
In order to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids or get rid of them completely, it is very good to use aloe leaves. You need to take a sprig of aloe, wash it, dry it and cut off the thorns. Then you can insert it into the anus as a candle and keep it all night.
The course of treatment can be from 1 week to 1 month. This method is good for treating internal hemorrhoids. Only the aloe leaf should be used at least 5 years old.
To cure external hemorrhoids, you need a three-year-old aloe plant. It is cut in the same way as for treating internal hemorrhoids, and then a gruel is made. This gruel is applied to the anus for an hour or two. The course of treatment is from 1 week to three.
Mexican proctologists believe that aloe is the best remedy for such a disease as hemorrhoids, and other medications may not be required. Aloe treats even chronic hemorrhoids and their old cases without any additional methods. However, there are forms of hemorrhoids that require other methods. Therefore, consult a doctor before taking any of these methods.
Milk
It has a beneficial effect on the liver. It protects it from harmful toxins and poisons, supports regeneration and cleansing.
Milk also helps soften the stool, thus it fights constipation and hemorrhoids. Only milk should not be fatty, because then it can have the opposite effect - provoke stool delays.
Plantain
Plantain leaves also contain flavonoids. They also contain tannins, mineral salts and vitamin C, which are very useful for the smooth functioning of the intestines.
Plantain leaves are used as a medicine to stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. This grandmother's herb softens the stool and thus facilitates its passage through the anus. That is, it helps prevent hemorrhoids.
This plant, plantain, is known to relieve urinary tract and bladder infections, and stop internal bleeding - which can be especially helpful in cases of heavy menstruation.
Plantain Leaf Recipe for Hemorrhoids
This recipe is very simple, but it helps with hemorrhoids perfectly. You need to pick 7 plantain leaves, wash them and tear them into small pieces to release the juice. Pour boiling water over these pieces. You need to leave them for a short time - only 3 minutes. Then put the leaves on gauze and let them cool. Apply them warm to the hemorrhoid cones. Hold until they cool completely.
The course of treatment is 10 days. During this time, hemorrhoidal cones will first become softer, then disappear completely. For prevention, this method should be used 1 or 2 times in 90 days.
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B vitamins
B vitamins are critical for liver health, as patients prone to hemorrhoids tend to have low levels of them.
For this reason, it is recommended to include foods rich in B vitamins in your diet, such as
- potato,
- nuts,
- dairy products,
- offal,
- eggs,
- fish.
With these natural remedies, hemorrhoids will not rush to occupy your body.