Hemorrhoids

Butcher's broom improves blood circulation; protects blood vessels; reduces itching and burning sensations. Apply a cream or suppository containing butcher's broom, 1-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Witch hazel is an astringent, an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and pain; accelerates healing. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label or use witch hazel containing suppository. Works better if used with horse chestnut.

Bilberry improves blood circulation; strengthens blood vessel walls; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry leaves containing topical preparations 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply bistort root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Calendula is a demulcent and an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oak bark is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply oak bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; accelerates healing. Apply slippery elm inner bark containing cream 2-4 times daily for many months.

Stone root alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing stone root 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Sweet clover reduces tenderness; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain. Apply sweet clover containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Yarrow is a hemostatic; stops bleeding and alleviates hemorrhoids. Apply yarrow containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.