There are so many
ways to alleviate the suffering brought on by hemorrhoids and using herbal remedies for hemorrhoids is one of the most popular methods to do so. Of the
number of herbs that can be used, slippery elm is right up there with some of
the best so if you are struggling with this condition, you may want to consider
using slippery elm for hemorrhoids and even the FDA which is critical of herbal
medicine calls this an excellent soothing agent.Slippery elm (ulmus rubra and u. fulva)
This herb is also known as Indian elm and red elm and it is the inner bark that is commonly used for natural healing. This was a highly popular herb in America during the 18th and 19th century and was used for various purposes besides healing such as helping to prevent meat from spoiling before the advent of refrigerators.
This herb is not as widely used as it once was but it is
still a commonly recommended herbal remedy for various diseases and conditions
including but not limited to;
- Wounds could be treated with this herb by applying a poultice to freshly washed wounds. The soluble fiber (mucilage which is the “slippery” part of slippery elm when water is added) in slippery elm helped to form an herbal bandage for the wounds after it dried.
- The mucilage is an excellent way to overcome constipation naturally which is why it has a long history for safe use by pregnant women as a laxative.
- This mucilage as well as slippery elm’s ability to stimulate the production of digestive tract mucus makes it extremely soothing for sore throats, coughs as well as various digestive problems.
- Etc.
Slippery elm for hemorrhoids
The use of slippery elm for hemorrhoids natural treatment goes back thousands of years. The reason that this is one of the best herbal remedies for hemorrhoids goes back to its characteristic as a soothing herb.
Hemorrhoids represent inflamed veins and using slipper elm
for hemorrhoids helps to not only soothe but also soften these internal and
external inflamed veins and tissues.
In addition, since all the straining when you have a bowel
movement can increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids and the worsening of their
symptoms, the mucilage in slippery elm will help with constipation while
helping with digestion and colon cleansing.
Using slippery elm for hemorrhoids
Drink up to 3 cups of a soothing decoction (tea made from root or bark). This herb has a slight taste as well as a mild aroma which can remind one of maple.
To make this soothing decoction, add one to three teaspoons
of the powdered herb to a cup of water. But try to blend a little bit of the
cold water with the powder first so as to avoid a lumpy decoction.
Bring this to a boil, reduce it and allow this to simmer for
about 15 minutes and then drink this. You may strain this but it would be
better not to because the mucilage is what you need.
If you use commercial preparations, simply follow the
guidelines on the packaging on usage.
Safety concerns
In very rare cases will slippery elm cause an allergic reaction in some people but otherwise this is a very safe herb which is why many pregnant women are able to use it and it can be given in small amounts to children under two.
These are just a few tips on using slippery elm for hemorrhoids. It is one of the safest herbs for use so you should definitely
consider it if you want to be rid of hemorrhoids using natural methods
including using herbal remedies for hemorrhoids. But it probably would work
best as part of a hemorrhoids treatment regimen and not simply used alone.
