More information on herbal remedies


Updated 2006



Being bipedal creatures for who knows how long, it should comes as no surprise to use that natural remedies like herbs have been used for hemorroid symptoms for a LONG time. This page will attempt to offer useful, timely information on herbal therapies :

  • What works and why ?
  • Where do you get these remedies ?
  • How safe are they ?
  • Comparing marketed products.

    While awaiting the information forthcoming on this page, consider checking out :
    Herb Research Foundation to familiarize yourself with herbs and their use in healing.

    When reviewing these remedies keep in mind that appropriate treatment of hemorrhoids must take into consideration the GRADING of the hemorrhoid problem (inernal hemorrhoids graded on a scale of I to IV), and whether one is dealing with internal or external hemorrhoids. Most of the time these products will be used with Grades I, II and possibly III internal hemorrhoids.
    Relative to the use of herbal and other INTERNAL remedies, one must look at the original product studies (if there are any for a particular remedy) to see IN WHAT CONTEXT the remedy was used when there are claims of success. Hemorrhoid Reviews is interested in providing that information. It will take some time.

    Hemorrhoid Reviews has begun reviewing detailed information on a variety of herbal products. Note that some remedies have traditionally been applied to varicose vein therapy, but hemorrhoids appear to behave the same way and respond to similar treatments :

  • Horse Chestnut

    For a detailed listing of medical studies and other references relative to this herb, go to :
    Horse Chestnut from the HerbMed web site. HerbMed describes itself as "an interactive, electronic herbal database – provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an evidence-based information resource for professionals, researchers, and general public>" It is a sponsored site , a project of the Alternative Medicine Foundation. If you are looking for scientific references for herbs, you cannot find a more comprehensive site.

    Products:
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    (2) NATURES WAY HORSECHESTNUT 250 MG
    (3) ENZYMATIC THERAPY VARICARE
    (contains Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract standardized to contain 9-11% saponins calculated as ruscogenin 300mg * Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed extract standardized to contain 20-22% saponins calculated as escin 250mg * Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome™ standardized to contain 30-35% centella triterpenes 30mg )
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    Check out the following resources :
    (a)
    (Info from the "Young Again " web site.)
    (b)     Scientific commentary on Horse chestnut seed extract from Power-Pak.
    (c)Horse Chestnut, a comprehensive clinical review Everything you might need to know about this remarkable herb, from The Longwood Herbal Task Force, prepared by Mary McClellan, R.N.

  • Butcher's Broom

    Butcher's broom (ruscus aculeatus) is a European member of the lily family with stiff, pointed leaflike twigs, greenish white flowers and shiny red berries. Related to asparagus, its young tender shoots can be eaten. The name butcher's broom comes from its use as a broom in butcher's shops in Europe up until the 20th century.
    Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Butcher's Broom in promoting hemorrhoid healing.
    Check out product(s):
    NATURES WAY BUTCHERS BROOM ROOT

    References :
    (a) Ruscus aculeatus [Butcher's Broom] - Monograph. Altern Med Rev 2001 Dec; 6:608-612.
    (b) Drugs 1992 Dec;44(6):1013-32 (Hydroxyethylrutosides. A review of its pharmacology, and therapeutic efficacy in venous insufficiency and related disorders).
    (c)Use of extract of Ruscus aculeatus in venous disease in the lower limbs, Drugs Exp Clin Res 1988;14(4):277-83

    Interestingly, the HerbMed web site does not have any entry (yet ??) for Butcher's Broom.


  • Nature's Perfect Remedy

    The Hemorrhoids Symptoms and Treatments website is informative and offers an effective herbal treatment for hemorrhoids.


  • Styplon
    (Info from the European Institute for Scientific Research on Ayurveda)

    Styplon's main application is in control of bleeding.


    Also of interest are :

  • Hem-tabs and Hem-Tea

    Composed of :
    Panax Notoginseng (Pseudo-Ginseng Root)
    Coptis Chinesis (Golden Thread Tuber)
    Pericarpium Granati (Pomegranate Fruit)
    Commiphora Muku (Myrrh)
    Boswellia Carteri (Mastic)

  • Bilberry

    Check out :
    (1) digitalnaturopath.com .
    (2) Bilberry
    (from the HerbMed.org site)

    DaVinci Labs (see our sponsors section) produces a high quality Bilberry product , described as follows :
    "An Herbal Supplement to Support Proper Visual and Vascular Functions.
    Rich in anthocyanosides, this northern shrub with berries similar to blueberries has traditionally been used to reduce eyestrain and support proper visual functions. It's also helpful in dealing with circulatory insufficiencies and vascular strength by helping to synthesize compounds that maintain artery walls.

    Each capsule contains 80 mg Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) containing 20 mg anthocyanosides."

  • Barberry

    Barberry is a component of Pilex, and has roots in Ayurvedic medicine.
    (1) Barberry
    Very detailed scientific info on chemical properties and clinical studies with barberry, from the HerbMed.org site.

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