- Horse Chestnut Tea
- Rosemary Tea
- Elderberry tea for sitz bath
- Witch hazel tea for sitz bath
- Chamomile tea to make compresses
The teas indicated to help treat hemorrhoids, which appear mainly when you have constipation, can be horse chestnut, rosemary, chamomile, elderberry and witch hazel teas, which can be used both for drinking and for making sitz baths.
These teas work by decreasing inflammation, preventing bleeding and reducing the size of hemorrhoids. In addition, medicinal herbs also reduce the symptoms of pain, burning and itching in the region, reducing the discomfort that hemorrhoids cause. Following are 5 tea recipes that help fight hemorrhoids.
Horse Chestnut Tea
Horse chestnut has anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties and can be indicated for the treatment of poor circulation, varicose veins, menstrual cramps, hemorrhoids, general skin inflammation, swelling and pain in the legs, in addition to hemorrhoids.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of horse chestnut, 2 glasses of water.
Preparation: Place all the ingredients in a pan and boil for 15 minutes. Allow to warm, strain and drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
It is important to note that horse chestnut tea cannot be consumed by pregnant women. In such cases, see How to cure hemorrhoids that arise in pregnancy.
Rosemary Tea
In addition to treating hemorrhoids, rosemary tea is also used to reduce PMS symptoms, to treat colds and flu and to relieve thrush and muscle pain. Learn more about the benefits of Rosemary.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary leaves; 1/2 liter of water.
Preparation: Bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the rosemary leaves. Strain and drink 1 cup every 6 hours.
Elderberry tea for sitz bath
Elderberry tea helps in the treatment of colds and flu, fever, rhinitis, wounds, uric acid accumulation, kidney problems, hemorrhoids, burns and rheumatism.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of elderberries; 1 handful of coffee leaves; 1 handful of witch hazel leaves; 2 liters of water.
Preparation: Boil all the ingredients for about 15 minutes. Strain and take warm sitz baths twice a day.
Witch hazel tea for sitz bath
In addition to treating hemorrhoids, witch hazel also acts in the treatment of dandruff, thrush, gingivitis, poor blood circulation, hemorrhages, swelling in the legs, oily hair, burns and varicose veins, due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-hemorrhagic and astringent action.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of witch hazel; 1.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Boil the water and add the witch hazel, letting it boil for another 5 minutes. Strain and take warm sitz baths daily.
Chamomile tea to make compresses
In addition to reducing the inflammation of hemorrhoids, chamomile acts against skin irritations, colds, poor digestion, insomnia, anxiety and nervousness.
Ingredients
- 1 spoon of dried Chamomile flowers; 100 ml of water.
Preparation: Bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the chamomile flowers. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, strain, wet a clean cloth and apply over the affected region for about 15 minutes.
In addition to teas, food 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. Check out 7 tips for dealing with hemorrhoids.
See how to prepare other home remedies in the following video:
