Hemorrhoids, remedies

Aryl mercurials that have been used medicinally include phenylmercuric acetate, phenylmercuric nitrate, nitromersol, thiomersal, merbromin (mercurochrome), and mercurobutol. These compounds are variously used as preservatives in drugs, including vaccines, for skin disinfestation, the treatment of infections of the skin and mucosa, and in contraceptive jellies and hemorrhoidal remedies they have also been used in some cosmetics. The aryl mercurials are better absorbed across the mucous membranes than most inorganic mercury salts. 

The principal OTC pharmaceutical products include cold remedies, vitamins and mineral preparations, antacids, analgesics, topical antibiotics, antiftingals and antiseptics, and laxatives. Others include suntan products, ophthalmic solutions, hemorrhoidal products, sleep aids, and dermatological products for treatment of acne, dandmff, insect parasites, bums, dry skin, warts, and foot care products (11). More recent prescription-to-OTC switches have included hydrocortisone, antihistamine and decongestant products, antiftingal agents, and, as of 1995, several histamine H2-receptor antagonists. 

Vulnerary. Elder is an effective remedy for relieving hemorrhoids when applied topically as a salve. Elder has been used to treat erysipelas, an acute inflammation caused by strep bacteria that erupts on the skin. Elder has also served humankind well in applications for bums, cuts and wounds. It can also be used as a sore throat gargle or for inflamed gums and mouth tissue. Parts used flowers, berries, leaves. 

The family Hamamelidaceae consists of 26 genera and about 100 species of shrubs or tress known to contain tannins and iridoids. The leaves are alternate, simple, and often palmately lobed. The flowers are small and appear in spikes. The fruits are woody, capsular, and scepticidal. In Western medicine, the dried leaves of Hamamelis virginiana (hamamelis, British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1963), yielding not less that 20% of alcohol (45%)-soluble extractive, have been used as astringents for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Hamamelis water (British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1969) made from the stems has been used as a cooling application to sprains and bruises and as a styptic remedy. It is also used in cosmetics and as active ingredient of eye lotions. 

The use of Thera Wise bioactive natural therapeutic ointment, so-called Miracle oil obtained from Tamanu oil in the South Pacific has been reported.This ointment has been used as a skin healing remedy in the treatment of skin burns, eczema and can be used both for infants and adults. The wide range of the Thera Wise agents include the SHO Natural Skin Healing Ointment which has been reported to be an excellent alternative to corticosteroids, anti-itches and antibacterials, while the HmR Natural Hemorrhoidal Ointment has been reportedly used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and hemorrhoids associated with pregnancy. The Ac-f Natural Acne Ointment has been employed as a gentle, balanced supportive care for the treatment of acne. 

A 53-year-old Japanese man, who had taken skullcap intermittently for hemorrhoids, developed recurrent interstitial pneumonitis (17). Re-challenge, after he had stopped taking the herbal remedy and had become symptom free, resulted in a high fever and signs and symptoms of interstitial pneumonitis. Transbronchial lung biopsy showed Ijmphocytic alveolitis with eosinophilic infiltration. The symptoms subsided again after withdrawal. 

Documented effects Preparations of this plant have been approved as a medicinal remedy. An infusion or liquid extract as a component of a tea mixture is used as a very strong diuretic for patients with kidney or heart diseases, to treat inflammation of the bladder and urinary tract, to stop stomach, intestinal, hemorrhoidal, and uterine bleeding, and as a treatment for pleurisy and some types of tuberculosis (Khalmatov et al. 1984). The compounds onitin-9-O-glucoside and luteolin, isolated from the plant, exhibited hepatoprotective activity in vitro, as well as strong superoxide scavenging effects (Oh et al. 2004). 

Traditional use This species is gathered in autumn or early spring. An infusion or decoction of the underground parts is used to treat cystitis, diabetes, jaundice, respiratory catarrh, bone tuberculosis, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids, and is used as a vermifuge, hemostatic for uterine bleeding, and to improve the appetite. An infusion of the leaves is drunk as an antiinflammatory and astringent remedy (Khodzhimatov 1989). 

Traditional use Fruits are used as a diaphoretic and antipyretic. Leaves are used as an astringent and hemostatic, and to treat diarrhea. A decoction and infusion of the leaves is recommended as a cough remedy, and is gargled to treat sore throats. An infusion of the leaves and flowers is used to treat hemorrhoids and gynecological conditions. A paste of the fresh leaves is used to treat acne and rashes. A decoction of the flowers is used as a wash for acne, erysipelas, and conjunctivitis (Khalmatov et al. 1984). The fresh fruits are considered to have sobering effects for drunkenness (Kurochkin 1998). 

Traditional Medicine. American Indian uses include colds, fever, colic, sedative, sleep aid, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, rheumatism and pains in babies, and tea also used as a diaphoretic majority of uses in infants (moerman). Used in Europe in the treatment of colds, fever, headaches, insanity, restlessness, nervousness, flatulence bruised leaves in ointment for hemorrhoids also diaphoretic, antispasmodic, and mild stimulant children s remedy (grieve). 

Traditional Medicine. Fruits, bark, or seed has reportedly been used externally for ulcers a folk cancer remedy. Seeds used for gastritis, enteritis, and hemorrhoids (duke 2). Bark tea astringent, used in malaria, dysentery externally for lupus and skin ulcers (foster and duke). 

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