What is piles?
The term piles refer to haemorrhoids. It means enlarged blood vessels in or around the anus.
What are the symptoms of piles?
The symptoms include a pain or ache around the anus or rectum, itching, and bleeding.
What causes piles?
The most common cause is the strain during bowel movements. Piles are generally associated with constipation, anal infections, being overweight and with people whose work involve heavy lifting.
Alternative remedies: Ayurvedic remedies:
Mix the following ingredients together and make it into a fine powder and consume. Cardamoms 1 part Flowers of Mesua ferrea 3 parts Cinnamon 2 parts Long pepper 5 parts Dried ginger 6 parts Black pepper 4 parts Sugar 21 partsHomeopathic remedies: Aloe: Hemorrhoids(piles) which are swollen and protrude “like a bunch of grapes” and are soothed by cold soaks or compresses may be helped with this remedy. Arnica montana: Absolutely sore and bruised-feeling-like hemorrhoids may be relieved with the help of this remedy, especially when straining or over-exertion (example:childbirth or heavy lifting) is the cause of piles. Nux vomica: Itching and painful hemorrhoids, with a feeling of constriction in the rectum and chronic constipation are the indications for this remedy. People who need this remedy are usually impatient, tense, and irritable, and often have a tendency toward heavy use of stimulants, strong foods, and drugs or alcohol.Home remedies: Roast 1 tbsp black cumin seeds. Mix with 1 tbsp of unroasted black cumin seeds. Now, powder both of these together. Take 1/2 a tsp of this powdered mixture with a glass of water once a day. Drink radish juice in the morning and at night. Begin with 1/4 cup and increase the quantity gradually to 1/2 a cup over a period of 1 month. Wash 3-4 figs and soak them in a glass of water over night. Eat them in the morning as the first thing. Eat it at night too. Cut and boil 1 ripe banana in 1 cup of milk. Mash it well. Take this mashed banana 3-4 times a day. Crush few bitter gourd leaves and extract the juice. Mix 3 tsp of this juice to a glass of buttermilk, and drink on an empty stomach every morning, at least for a month.Aromatherapy:
The following essential oils have the properties to cure hemorrhoids: Juniper Myrrh Clary Sage Coriander Cypress Endo Flex Geranium Patchouli Spearmint Diet therapy: Flavonoids: These are antioxidants, which are found in dark berries. Have some each day. Fiber: Psyllium, a soluble fiber may be recommended. This remedy softens stools and thus reduces the pain associated with haemorrhoids.Herbal remedies: Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea): It is used topically to reduce inflammation of hemorrhoids. Grape seed (Vitis vinifera): It is used to stop bleeding, inflammation, and pain, due to hemorrhoids. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum): It is applied topically. It may prove to be beneficial for reducing pain and inflammation from hemorrhoids. Yoga: Practise hatha yoga. It has good effects. |
