5 Best Teas To Treat Hemorrhoids

The teas indicated to help treat hemorrhoids, which arise mainly when suffering from constipation, can be horse chestnut, rosemary, chamomile, elderberry and witch hazel teas, which can be used both for drinking and for sitz baths. 

These teas work by decreasing inflammation, preventing bleeding and reducing the size of hemorrhoids. Likewise, medicinal herbs also decrease the symptoms of pain, burning and itching in the region, which reduces the discomfort caused by hemorrhoids. Here are 5 recipes for teas that help fight hemorrhoids:

1. Horse chestnut tea (for drinking)

5 Best Teas to Treat Hemorrhoids

Horse chestnut has anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties, and may be indicated for the treatment of poor circulation, varicose veins, menstrual cramps, general skin inflammation, swelling and pain in the legs, as well as hemorrhoids. 

Ingredients

  • 1 handful of horse chestnuts;
  • 2 glasses of water.

    • Mode of preparation

    Place all ingredients in a pot and boil for 15 minutes. Allow to cool, strain and drink 1 cup 3 times a day. 

    It is important to note that horse chestnut tea cannot be consumed by pregnant women. In these cases, learn how to cure hemorrhoids arising in gestation. 

    2. Rosemary tea (to drink)

    Apart from treating hemorrhoids, rosemary tea can also be used to decrease symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, treat flus and colds and relieve thrush and muscle aches. Learn more about the benefits of rosemary tea. 

    Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves;
  • 1/2 liter of water.

    • How to prepare

    Bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the rosemary leaves. Let stand for a few minutes, strain and drink 1 cup every 6 hours.

    3. Elderberry tea (for sitz bath)

    Elderberry tea helps in the treatment of flus, colds, fever, rhinitis, wounds, uric acid accumulation, kidney problems, hemorrhoids, burns and rheumatism. 

    Ingredients

  • 1 handful of elderberry;
  • 1 handful of coffee leaves;
  • 1 handful of witch hazel leaves;
  • 2 liters of water.

    • Mode of preparation

    Boil all ingredients for about 15 minutes. Strain and take warm sitz baths twice a day. 

    4. Witch hazel tea (for sitz bath)

    In addition to treating hemorrhoids, witch hazel also acts in the treatment of dandruff, thrush, gingivitis, poor blood circulation, bleeding, swelling of the legs, oily hair, burns and varicose veins, due to its anti-inflammatory, antihemorrhagic and astringent action. 

    Ingredients

  • 1 handful of witch hazel;
  • 1.5 liters of water.

    • Mode of preparation

    Bring the water to a boil and add the witch hazel, boil for more than 5 minutes. Strain and take warm sitz baths daily.  

    5. Chamomile tea (to make compresses)

    Apart from reducing the inflammation of hemorrhoids, chamomile acts in the treatment of skin irritations, colds, indigestion, insomnia, anxiety and nervousness.

    Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers;
  • 100 ml of water.

    • Method of preparation

    Bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the chamomile flowers. Let it stand for 5 minutes, strain, soak a clean cloth and apply it on the affected area for about 15 minutes.

    In addition to teas, food also contributes significantly to treat hemorrhoids naturally, avoiding the consumption of spicy or spicy foods, as well as industrialized foods such as sausage, instant soups and frozen food, because they have additives that irritate the intestine. Learn some tips for dealing with hemorrhoids. 

    Learn how to prepare other home remedies in the following video:

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