The indicated teas to help treat hemorrhoids, which arise mainly when you have constipation, may be Indian chestnut, rosemary, chamomile, elderberry and witch hazel teas, which can be used both for drinking and for making seat baths.
These teas work by reducing inflammation, preventing bleeding and reducing the size of hemorrhoids. In addition, herbal remedies also decrease the symptoms of pain, burning and itching in the area, reducing the discomfort that hemorrhoids cause. Following are 5 tea recipes that help fight hemorrhoids.
Indian Chestnut Tea
Indian chestnut is indicated for the treatment of poor circulation, varicose veins, menstrual cramps, hemorrhoids, general inflammations on the skin, swelling and pain in the legs.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of horse chestnut
- 2 glasses of water
How to prepare: Put all ingredients in a pan and boil for 15 minutes. Allow to rinse, strain and drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
It is important to note that Indian chestnut tea can not be consumed by pregnant women. In these cases, see How to cure hemorrhoids that arise in pregnancy.
Rosemary Tea
In addition to treating hemorrhoids, rosemary tea is also used to decrease PMS symptoms, treat colds and flu, and relieve thrush and muscle aches.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves
- 1/2 liter of water
How to prepare: Let the water boil, turn off the heat and add the rosemary leaves. Strain and drink 1 cup every 6 hours.
Here's how to prepare other home remedies in the following video:
Elderly Tea for Sitz Bath
Elderberry tea helps treat colds and flu, fever, rhinitis, wounds, uric acid buildup, kidney problems, hemorrhoids, burns and rheumatism.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of elder
- 1 handful of coffee leaves
- 1 handful of witch hazel leaves
- 2 liters of water
How to prepare: Boil all ingredients for about 15 minutes. Coar and take warm baths sitting twice a day.
Hamamelis Tea for Sitz Bath
In addition to treating hemorrhoids, witch hazel also acts in the treatment of dandruff, canker sores, gingivitis, poor blood circulation, bleeding, swelling of the legs, oily hair, burns and varicose veins.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of hamamelis
- 1.5 liter of water
Preparation: Boil the water and add the witch hazel, boiling for another 5 minutes. Coar and take warm baths daily.
Chamomile tea to make compresses
In addition to reducing the inflammation of the hemorrhoids, chamomile acts against skin irritations, colds, poor digestion, insomnia, anxiety and nervousness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers
- 100 ml of water
How to prepare: Let the water boil, turn off the heat and add the chamomile flowers. Let stand for 5 minutes, strain, wet a clean cloth and apply on the affected region for about 15 minutes.
In addition to teas, eating is also an important way to treat hemorrhoids naturally, avoiding spicy or spicy foods, as well as processed foods such as sausage, ready-made soups and frozen food, as they have additives that irritate the intestine.
See other tips for stopping hemorrhoids:
- Food for hemorrhoids
- 7 Tips To Deal With Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids seat bath
