Bleeding Hemorrhoids? Don’t Panic

A couple of symptoms of hemorrhoids are itching and a burning sensation or a sharp pain in the rectum area. While hemorrhoids are not life-threatening, it can be extremely uncomfortable for the person to bear and they don't go away on their own. If it is serious, consult a doctor immediately before it escalates into more serious complications.

Here are a couple of home treatment of Hemorrhoids that can help relieve the pain

Horse chestnut is one of the most common home treatment of Hemorrhoids and can help to increase blood flow and decrease swelling. It can also prevent prolapse of hemorrhoids.

If you have kidney or liver ailments, then it is best to avoid eating horse chestnut.

Another popular home treatment of Hemorrhoids is mixture of equal parts Lobelia extract, Baptisia extract and zinc sulfate with water. Mix them well and it is a good remedy for hemorrhoids. It can stop itching as well.

Another effective home remedy for hemorrhoids is thermotherapy. It should be performed at least 2 to 4 times a week and can help to stop bleeding and itching. It is important to seek a doctor's opinion before trying out any home treatment for hemorrhoids as there have been cases reported where people are allergic to various natural ingredients such as horse chestnut.

Glossary of Descriptive Terms - Essential Oils Properties, Actions & Effects

Essential oil - a volatile and aromatic liquid (sometimes semi-solid), which generally constitutes the odorous principles of a plant, obtained by process of expression or distillation

Estrogen - a hormone produced by the ovary, necessary for development of female secondary sexual characteristics

Expectorant -helps promote the removal of mucus from respiratory system

Febrifuge - combats fever

Fixative - a material that slows down the rate of evaporation of the more volatile component in a perfume

Fixed oils - vegetable oil obtained from plants that, unlike essential oils, are fatty, dense and nonvolatile

Fungicidal (athletes foot, Candida, ringworm) - prevents and combats fungal infection

Galactogenic - promotes flow of milk

Gastritis - inflammation of stomach lining

Genitourinary - referring to both genital and reproductive systems

Germicidal - destroys germs or micro-organisms

Gingivitis - inflammation of the gum

Gout - a disease that involves excess uric acid in the blood

Halitosis - offensive breath

Heartwood - the central part of a tree trunk

Hematuria - blood in the urine

Hemorrhoids - dilated rectal veins

Hemostatic - arrests bleeding

Hepatic - relating to the liver, tones and aids its function

Hormone - a product of living cells that produces a specific effect on the activity of cells remote from its point of origin

Holistic MindBody Therapy, including pure essential oils, are gentle, noninvasive complementary forms of health care for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind and spirit and a natural, safe and effective way to enhance your health and well-being. Holistic health care often produces satisfying results where other methods have failed. Please consult with your physician regarding serious health concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose.