Every year, tens of thousands of people face hemorrhoids. In general, the age of patients exceeds 35 years, but there are exceptions. To prevent the disease from progressing, patients are advised to immediately begin therapy.
If desired, everyone can find a drug that can cope with hemorrhoids, but many patients do not want to use strong medicines. To cope with the disease, you can seek help from alternative medicine. An excellent means to fight hemorrhoids, can be the bark of the oak.
Due to the acids and flavonoids, which are part of the oak bark, the following function is performed:
- Bleeding stops;
- Regeneration of damaged tissues increases;
- Acute pain is relieved;
- The walls of blood vessels are strengthened;
- Puffiness quickly passes.
Treatment of hemorrhoids with oak bark
The method of struggle is to use trays, lotions and decoctions. Each patient chooses a suitable means for himself.
Before understanding how solutions are prepared, patients with hemorrhoids should find out what nutrients are part of the oak bark:
- Tannin has an astringent effect, so bleeding stops quickly and swelling decreases;
- Quercetin is a flavonoid that can fight inflammation and swelling. In addition, the substance helps the damaged tissues to regenerate quickly;
- Gallic acid strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
- Ellagic acid removes toxins and stops bleeding.
Oak bark trays with hemorrhoids
One of the most common options for hemorrhoids elimination is the use of sedentary baths with oak bark. Before starting the procedures, you should prepare a decoction, for preparation of which you will need:
- 18 grams of oak bark;
- 8 grams of root stalk;
- 3 grams of field horsetail.
Pour the herbal mixture 2 liters of boiled water. The solution is placed on a slow fire. After 4-6 minutes, the broth is filtered and cooled. Baths can be taken before bedtime. Decoction can also be used as a decoction. To prepare a strong broth you need 18 grams of oak bark to pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. The resulting mixture is placed on a water bath. After 25-27 minutes the solution is removed from the fire. It is advisable to press the resulting broth for an hour and a half. Before use, the decoction is filtered.
Ointment from hemorrhoids with oak bark
No less effective remedy against hemorrhoids is an ointment that can be made independently. For this, the patient will need in equal quantities:
- Oak bark;
- Water Pepper;
- Flaxen flowers.
The herbal mixture is poured with lard and then periodically mixed for 24 hours. Finished ointment is applied to the affected area. To combat internal cavernous formations, it is applied to a bandage, which is inserted into the anal opening.
Contraindications to the use of oak bark for hemorrhoids
Treatment of hemorrhoids with oak bark allows you to quickly cope with the problem, despite this, the tool has contraindications. In some cases, it is better to refuse to use it. The use of funds for hemorrhoids is contraindicated:
- Pregnant women;
- Young mothers during lactation;
- For children under the age of 6;
- People who suffer from constipation;
- Patients suffering from allergies.
It should be borne in mind that an overdose in the treatment of hemorrhoids can induce vomiting reflex. Outside use of the plant has no contraindications. In case of side effects, it is recommended to visit a doctor.