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Rectal pain, itching,
and bleeding are the common symptoms of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are veins in
the anus that have inflamed either because the person spends a long time sitting,
or he/she suffers from constipation and strains to evacuate, or because of pregnancy.
There are many creams and suppositories sold in pharmacies that help relieve
hemorrhoids. But there are also natural remedies you may want to try. A
hot tub bath - Add a few teaspoons of Epsom salts to the bath water. The hot
water increases blood supply to the affected area and reduces the inflammation
of the veins. The Epsom salts help shrink the hemorrhoids. A
tea bag - For external hemorrhoids put a wet, warm tea bag
in the affected area. Another option is to soak a compress in cold, strong black
tea and apply. 
Balsam
- Fry several eggplant stalks over low heat. Let it cool. Dip a gauze on the resulting
grease and apply to the affected area. The next day, wash the area with an infusion
of chamomile or thyme. Acupressure
- Using your thumb, press the acupressure point in the middle of the back of your
calf at the junction of the muscle and tendon. Do not use this remedy during pregnancy Onion
paste - Blend a red onion, unsalted butter, and three purple garlic cloves.
Apply the paste to the rectum at night. After a week you will notice a big improvement.
Witch
hazel - Soak a cotton swab in witch hazel and apply to the affected area. Potato
cataplasm - Grate a potato and wrap it in a napkin. Apply directly to the
anus. home-remedies-site.com Then contract and release the anal muscles for 15
minutes. Repeat this treatment several times a day. Eat
cherries and berries - Cherries and berries are rich in proanthocyanidins,
antioxidant flavonoids that strengthen the veins. 
Ice
bag - Put ice cubes in a plastic bag and sit on it for 20 minutes. Swiss
Chard leaves - Apply fresh swiss chard leaves to the affected area for an
almost immediate relief. Comfrey
or calendula (marigold) - Look in naturist stores for balms that contain
these plants. Use as directed. Aloe
vera gel - Apply the gel of an aloe vera leaf on the affected area after bowel
movements. Onion
and milk - Peel four onions and cut into large pieces. Add them to a half
gallon of milk. Cover and warm over low heat. Remove the pot from the stove and
carefully put it under the toilet seat. Sit back and relax, and let the steam
relieve the hemorrhoids. Complete treatment by putting some Vaseline on the affected
area. Llanten
ointment - 1 tablespoon of virgin wax, 1 teaspoon of lanolin, 10 llanten leaves,
100 ml of olive oil. Mince llanten leaves and put them in a pot with the olive
oil. Place pot over low heat for 30 minutes. Let stand for 24 hours. After this
time, strain and re-heat. Add wax and lanolin. When it cools, apply ointment to
the affected area. | 
