The use of herbs for treatment of hemorrhoids goes back to ancient times. The most known herbs are Witch Hazel, Horse Chestnut, Butcher's Broom, Aloe Vera and Japanese Pagoda Tree. The extracts of Witch Hazel and Butcher's Broom function in a way that constricts and strengthen blood vessels which then reduce inflammation and swelling. Horse Chestnut contains an enzyme called aescin which has been shown to improve elasticity of veins. The extract from Japanese Pagoda Tree also helps to strengthen veins and improve their health as well as reducing the itching and pain that come along with hemorrhoids. Aloe Vera reduces the burning associated with inflamed blood vessel.
A sitz bath is another great way which helps in the process of treating hemorrhoids. It is a bath which requires the person suffering from hemorrhoid to sit in warm or cold water for about 15 minutes several times a week to get relief from pain and swelling in the rectal area.Mix the same quantity of the two oils in a bowl (enough to be used at any other time) and apply to the affected hemorrhoids with your fingertips. Your anal area will be cool and free from itch as long as u utilizes this mixture. It also helps to pass stool easily without having to strain too much.