hemorrhoids

Healing Wonders of Herbs

Guide to the Effective Use of Medicinal Plants

By Herminia de Guzman-Ladion,
R.N., A.R.P.T., P.T.R.P.

hemorrhoids  

    Hemorrhoids are multiple plexuses of varicose veins
in the lower rectum or anus.

Water Treatment Using Herbal Decoctions
    1. Hot sitz bath, 2 times a day.
    2. Use any one of these herbal leaves in making
        decoction for hot sitz bath:

    Kamias leaves
       * Boil 3 cups of chopped fresh leaves in
         2 gallons of water for 10 minutes. Strain.
       - Use this decoction for hot sitz bath.

    Patola leaves
       * Wash and chop about 20 leaves and boil in
         2 gallons of water for 10 minutes. Strain.
       - Use this decoction for hot sitz bath.

Herbal Medications
    1. Ampalaya  roots, fruits and seeds
        * Wash and chop the roots, fruits and seeds.
         Extract the juice and mix with oil. Use 1/2 cup chopped roots,
          fruits and seeds with 2 tablespoons of oil.
        - Wet cotton with the ampalaya-oil mixture
          and apply on the hemorrhoids after the hot sitz bath.