Though many people might find themselves going to the hospital to have their hemorrhoids removed through different surgical procedures, some would probably find this too bothersome or even daunting and embarrassing that they would just stay at home and find better home remedy cures to handle the situation.
But it’s worth knowing that aside from standard procedures, lifestyle changes, diet, and exercise, you can take alternative natural medications to cure hemorrhoids. One that might grab your interest is the use of common comfrey.
Its Latin name is symphytum officinale (from the boraginaceae family). Its common names are: common comfrey, quaker comfrey, cultivated comfrey, boneset, knitbone, consound and slippery-root.
What then are the ingredients that make it possible for the common comfrey to cure hemorrhoids? The common comfrey is found by experts to contain vitamin B12, zinc, protein, saponins, alkaloids, tannins, and rosemarinic acid, which are compounds that help in reducing inflammation. They also promote skin healing and they are best in taming clotted veins, which are the problems when you have hemorrhoids.
Just by the name comfrey, which means ‘healing,’ you will know that this herb has been used for centuries to treat different ailments. It is used for its healing properties, especially concerning cases related to inflammation. Burns, skin ulcers, eczema, insect bites, and other problems are dealt with easily by using this effective and potent herb. In fact, its mending properties are even effective in treating hemorrhoids. Aside from its hemorrhoid healing properties, the common comfrey also contains the compound allantoin, an agent that prevents inflammation, while promoting regeneration; this aids in the management of arthritis and chronic pain. The herb can be used as an astringent also, and its leaves and roots are primarily used for treating different conditions.
Note that the root of the common comfrey is used also as topical ointment to treat hemorrhoids. They are known to posses anti inflammatory agents that give relief to people who suffer from external hemorrhoids. Aside from stimulating the formation of new skin cells, the comfrey simply shrinks hemorrhoids. Just mix the powdered comfrey with olive oil or honey and use the paste to cover the afflicted area.
As fresh leaves are applied on external injuries, teas and other extract preparations are taken to heal clotted veins, in the case of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Plus, this can be used to address internal afflictions, such as sore throat, coughs, and stomachache. You can make comfrey salves, teas, and tonics, and even add different kinds of oil and honey to make the taste more palatable.
However, you should also observe some safety precautions when using common comfrey for haemorrhoidal treatment. If taken orally, you must first ask your physician if the common comfrey reacts with any medications you are taking, as you may get an adverse side effect. The common comfrey is also applied topically, so test first if the ointment reacts to your skin before applying it to your hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are indeed pains in the ass. But you don’t have to suffer by letting the condition take its toll on your body. With the combined effort of lifestyle changes, proper medication, and even the use of effective herbal supplements, you’ll surely find relief also by using common comfrey to cure hemorrhoids.
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