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Here are a list of herbs that can assist you in healing your hemorrhoids naturally:

Mankind has been blessed by the bounties of nature for centuries. Modern medical science has been around for just about a century or so, but humans… from

the stone age and maybe even earlier… have relied on herbs to cure their various ailments. Even many the modern medications are derived from herbs (aspirin, anyone).

Unfortunately, many of these medications contain synthetic chemicals which are supposed to play the same role as their natural herbal counterparts. But more often than not, they contain fillers and have unwanted side effects. One of the major advantages of natural remedies is their lack of any pronounced side effects. Of all the curable common ailments mankind suffers from, hemorrhoids is one that causes untold pains and discomfort unnecessarily. Constipation is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids and if we are able to achieve and maintain normal bowel movements, we can easily get rid of hemorrhoid problems over a period of time.

One piece of advice: Consuming healthy food that is rich in fiber can help to ease bowel movements. Mother Nature also has provided us with herbs that have an answer to both constipation issues and thereby our hemorrhoid problems. Here are the basic details of a few such herbs that serve as natural hemorrhoid cures.

Aloe Vera contains nearly 200 different minerals, vitamins, and enzymes is one of the many herbs used for natural hemorrhoids treatments. It is also

renowned for its antiviral properties. Those who have used gels made out of the extracts of this plant have benefited substantially and have found relief from the discomforts and pains attributed to hemorrhoids. Apply Aloe Vera gel on the affected area for relief. Application of the same provides a cooling sensation on the affected area that helps to decrease swelling, inflammation, apart from promoting healing.

Mango seeds are also listed among herbs that facilitate natural hemorrhoid cures. These seeds, collected during the mango season, should be dried then crushed to a powder. Taking this powder 1-2 grams twice daily with or without honey helps a lot in reducing pain and eliminating hemorrhoids.

Comfrey root is yet another herb that assists humans to combat against hemorrhoids. Containing lots of allantoin, this anti-inflammatory herb helps formation of new skin. This herb that is available in powdered form has got the amazing capabilities to shrink external hemorrhoids and cause them to pull back inside the anus. This herbal powder should be mixed with flaxseed or olive oil and the resultant paste should be applied on the affected area. It is best to apply the same while retiring at night.

Gotu Kola, an Indian herb is one more of the many herbs that help as natural hemorrhoid treatments. This herb contains 70% of triterpenic acid as its active ingredient. Available in powder form, one should take 30 mg of the same trice daily. This herb is renowned for its ability to reduce fatigue, swelling, and pain along with the heaviness sensation caused by hemorrhoids.

Horse Chestnut which is actually the bark of a particular tree is yet another of the innumerous natural hemorrhoid cures. Chemicals like aescin & aesculin that are found in this bark have got the capacity to strengthen our blood vessels helping them to fight against hemorrhoids. Boil the bark in water and strain the liquid and apply the same using a cotton swab directly on the affected area. You can also powder this bark and mix it with olive oil. The paste thus formed should be applied on your anal region.

Plantain is akin to comfrey root powder and it too contains lots of allantoin. It is quite simple to use and is one more of the natural hemorrhoid treatments. Take some plantain powder, mix it with oil and apply in directly on the hemorrhoids. You can also crush the dried plantain leaves using a coffee grinder to form a powder. For better results you can mix plantain powder along with an equal amount of comfrey root powder.

These are just a few of the herbs that one can use to get rid of the problems caused by hemorrhoids. Other herbs which also have a strong combating power against hemorrhoids and which too are considered natural hemorrhoid cures include: Myrrh, Bayberry, White Oak, Comfrey Root, Mullein, Yarrow Tea, Buckthorn bark, Collinsonia Root, Parsley, Red Grape Vine Leaves, Garlic Cloves, Cayenne, and Garlic.

One will be amazed to learn that even the humble potato can be used to combat hemorrhoids, especially the internal ones, quite effectively. Just make some cone shaped plugs out of raw potatoes and insert the same in your anus. They help prevent the growth of hemorrhoids and are also accepted by many as one of the many natural hemorrhoid cures.

H-Miracle by Holly Hayden is a well received reference and contains many tips on how to use natural hemorrhoid cures, including mixtures, diet recommendations and instructions on how to use many of the herbs on this page.  Check out our review here.

Hemorrhoid Healing Herbs and Natural Cures Quick Reference Table

Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment Name	Suggested Use
Aloe Vera Gel	Use the fresh aloe pulp from the plant and apply to the anus to reduce pain.
Goldenseal Root	When used in salve preperations can replace many over the counter hemorrhoid treatments.
Myrrh	When used in salve preperations can replace many over the counter hemorrhoid treatments.
Bayberry	When used in salve preperations can replace many over the counter hemorrhoid treatments.
White Oak	When used in salve preperations can replace many over the counter hemorrhoid treatments.
Comfrey Root	Create a paste and place in a drawing salve can serve to heal bleeding hemorrhoids.
Elderberry	To reduce hemorrhoid swelling, create a drawing salve and place over the swollen hemorrhoid.
Mullein	To reduce hemorrhoid swelling, create a drawing salve and place over the swollen hemorrhoid.
Yarrow Tea	Apply with a cotton pad or ball to the hemorrhoid will reduce inflammation.
Witch Hazel	Apply with a cotton pad or ball to the hemorrhoid will reduce inflammation.
Buckthorn Bark	Take capsules or tea to help with hemorrhoid pain and inflammation.
Collinsonia Root	Take capsules or tea to help with hemorrhoid pain and inflammation.
Parsley	Take capsules or tea to help with hemorrhoid pain and inflammation.
Red Grape Vine Leaves	Take capsules or tea to help with hemorrhoid pain and inflammation.
Stone Root	Take capsules or tea to help with hemorrhoid pain and inflammation.
Garlic Cloves	Use as a suppository are commonly used to treat internal hemorrhoids.
Potato	Cone shaped plugs can be used as a suppository to treat internal hemorrhoids.
Cayenne and Garlic	Used in enemas are also very common internal hemorrhoid treatment.