Are you experiencing discomfort or pain every time you sit down, urinate or defecate? You might have hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins found in the lower rectum and anus. Those that swell in the anal canal are referred to as internal hemorrhoids while those that swell in the lower part and near the opening are called external hemorrhoids.
Causes and Symptoms of this condition
Hemorrhoids are exacerbated when there is too much pressure in the rectal and pelvic areas’ veins. This usually happens when the person strains too much whenever he goes to the toilet. The intense and consistent straining causes the tissue veins to stretch and then swell resulting to hemorrhoids.
Constipation, diarrhea, obesity, and pregnancy as well as difficult child delivery/labor often lead to hemorrhoids.
When a person has hemorrhoids, he might see streaks of blood in the toilet bowl, in the stool or in the tissue paper (after wiping) during an ordinary bowel movement. Those who are suffering from internal hemorrhoids might see large, sagging veins peek out of their anus. Hemorrhoids are also quite painful especially if they are irritated.
Hemorrhoid Cures
Depending on the severity of this condition, a doctor might suggest surgery to remove them. External hemorrhoids, on the other hand, don’t need surgery. This type can be treated by using over-the-counter ointments or stool softeners. People who want to go all-natural use geranium.
Geranium robertianum
Its Latin name is geranium robertianum (from the geraniaceae family). Its common names are: Herb Robert, Red Robin, Death come quickly, Storksbill, Dove’s Foot, Crow’s Foot, or (in North America) Robert Geranium.
The geranium robertianum is a species of Cranesbill and this plant is usually found in Asia and North America. In appearance, this plant is highly attractive with its five-petalled pink flowers, fern-like leaves and reddish stems.
The geranium is not just adored for its beauty but for its herbal properties as well. Typically used as toothache remedy, many people also use this plant to cure hemorrhoids.
Because of the plant’s anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties, it is not surprising why numerous people choose to use geranium in treating the hemorrhoidal disease.
Geranium Hemorrhoid Treatment
To use geranium to cure hemorrhoids, there are two ways to go about it. Individuals can choose to crush the leaves and flowers of the plant and place it directly on the hemorrhoid. Although effective, it could get messy.
For more effective treatment, it is best to make an oil infusion out of the geranium. Start by drying several leaves and flowers. Once dried, put the geranium in a jar and completely cover it with almond oil. Place the jar in the sun for two weeks, shaking it everyday. Strain the dried herbs and apply to hemorrhoids daily. Store the oil in the fridge to prolong shelf-life up to 3 months. For pure geranium oil, steam distillation must be done.
The geranium robertianum oil doesn’t just heal and soothe hemorrhoids from itchiness and pain. Its daily application also assures a smoother bowel movement.
Now that you know that the geranium robertianum plant can be used to eradicate hemorrhoids, make sure that you have one in your garden.
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