Hemorrhoids or piles are common ailments that affect many individuals of all ages. Contrary to what other people say, hemorrhoids are not growths. These are actually swollen veins in the anal canal. These are not critical but will cause discomfort, itching, pain and even bleeding if severely inflamed. Because this situation is embarrassing, most people tend to have it treated only if their condition worsens.
Hemorrhoids come in two types: internal and external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids manifest inside the anal canal but they can sag out of the anus when overly large. External hemorrhoids develop in the outer area of the anus and can be easily irritated with clothing.
What Causes Hemorrhoids?
The swelling of the veins in the anus that leads to this condition are caused by intense pressure. This pressure could be from too much straining during bowel movements, obesity, pregnancy or straining during baby labor.
Hemorrhoids Treatment
Regardless of its severity, this issue can be easily treated. Individuals whose situation is in a severe state opt to have it surgically removed. Others choose to apply soothing creams and ointments to ease the pain. For people who want to go the natural route, they use common chickweed.
Common Chickweed
Its Latin name is stellaria media (from the caryophyllaceae family). Its common names are common chickweed, chickenwort, craches, maruns and winterweed.
Common chickweed is a plant that’s native to various parts of the United Kingdom. It is categorized as a weed and is often found in most homes’ gardens, roadsides and coastal cliffs. Common chickweed is described as a small plant with tiny, white flowers that resembles stars. Although mostly consumed by birds, this plant can also be eaten by humans. In fact, it is a favored salad ingredient by people in the UK. Although it isn’t as appealing as the regular lettuce, this plant is high in vitamins C, magnesium, calcium and potassium. The fact that this plant possesses certain therapeutic uses isn’t really a surprise anymore.
Hemorrhoid Cure
There are many ways to prepare common chickweed to cure hemorrhoids. One is to lightly crush fresh common chickweed and apply it the affected area gently. While pain relief can be immediately felt, application of the crushed chickweed should be done several times a day for two weeks to notice a significant improvement.
Because it contains beneficial saponins, common chickweed can also be prepared as tea. Brew the chickweed leaves in boiling water for several minutes. Remove the leaves and drink the tea immediately. For those who’d like a bit of sweetness, a drop or two of honey will make the concoction desirable.
Regularly drinking chickweed tea do not just promote excellent bowel movement but also help increase blood flow, ease sore throat and colds and promote weight loss. The brewed tea of the common chickweed can also be added to the bathwater. The same bathwater can also be used to heal burns and eczema.
Healing and reducing the swelling of hemorrhoids may be done by soaking a cloth with the chickweed tea and placing it over the anus for a few minutes.
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