Authored by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen in Diseases
Published on 11-06-2009

Hemorrhoids occur when veins in the anal canal swell. In most cases, hemorrhoids are not serious, but they can become quite painful. Hemorrhoids can be external or internal. External hemorrhoids occur when veins near the anal opening swell. Internal hemorrhoids occur when veins inside the anal canal swell. There are several over-the-counter and prescription treatments available to treat hemorrhoids, but these are likely to cause side effects so many people opt to treat their hemorrhoids at home with homeopathic and herbal remedies.

Aloe gel is a very popular and common home hemorrhoid remedy. Those using this remedy will simply apply aloe gel to the hemorrhoid, and the area surrounding it, several times a day as needed. Aloe gel is not known to produce any side effects. This home hemorrhoid treatment will help to alleviate the burning and itching associated with hemorrhoids.

Patients wishing to treat their hemorrhoids at home can also do so with yarrow tea. To use this natural remedy for hemorrhoids, patients must brew a batch of this tea and allow it to steep for approximately 30 minutes so that it reaches maximum potency. Once the tea is ready, they can apply it to their hemorrhoids by dipping a cotton ball into the tea and gently rubbing it onto the hemorrhoid and surrounding area. This at home hemorrhoid treatment can be used several times a day as needed to alleviate hemorrhoid symptoms.

Witch hazel can be used to treat hemorrhoids at home. Patients can use this natural at home hemorrhoid treatment up to three times a day. To use this at home hemorrhoid treatment patients will apply the witch hazel, using a cotton ball soaked in witch hazel, directly onto the hemorrhoid and surrounding area. This at home hemorrhoid remedy will help to shrink the swollen veins that result in hemorrhoids.

Patients seeking to use an at home treatment for hemorrhoids can use powdered myrrh. They will need to create a thick paste using one teaspoon of water and one teaspoon of powdered myrrh. Once a thick paste is created, they will apply it directly on the hemorrhoids and allow it to sit for a minimum of 60 minutes. Once 60 minutes has paste they can use a wash cloth dipped in lukewarm water to remove it. This natural at home treatment for hemorrhoids will help to alleviate the swelling and pain associated with having hemorrhoids.

A garlic enema can be used to treat hemorrhoids at home. This remedy is most useful for internal hemorrhoids. Patients wishing to use this natural at home hemorrhoid treatment will need to create a potent garlic water. To do this they will need to chop up two full garlic cloves and steep them in 2 cups of boiling water for 30 minutes. Once the water is at room temperature, the patient should use it as a enema to help treat their internal hemorrhoids. This at home treatment for hemorrhoids can be used once per day and will help to alleviate the pain associated with hemorrhoids.