Best Natural and Alternative Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Home Remedies

• Soak in a warm water bath for a few minutes. This relieves pain and itching around the anus, as warm water relaxes the anal sphincter muscle.
  
  
• Witch hazel cream is often used to treat hemorrhoids. This substance acts as an astringent and relieves pain, itching, swelling and bleeding. It can be applied directly on the anal area for several days until the hemorrhoids heal completely.
  
  
• Applying petroleum jelly or zinc oxide paste on the hemorrhoids can reduce the pain and swelling. Wash the area and dry it completely. Then dab some petroleum jelly or zinc oxide on the affected area with a cotton ball. Leave the area exposed for some time.
  
  
• Horse chestnut is also believed to relieve inflammation of blood vessels in and around the anus. Take this in supplement form or as tea. It can also be externally applied as a compress. Avoid this herb if you are allergic to it. People with bleeding disorders or those who use blood thinners should also avoid the herb.
  
  
• Too much straining and hard stools that are difficult to pass usually cause hemorrhoids. Increasing your fiber intake could help considerably. A good way to increase the fiber in your diet would be to take a teaspoon of psyllium seeds with breakfast. Psyllium seeds are an excellent source of fiber. They help soften stools, making it easier for them to pass. They can also speed up the healing of your hemorrhoids.