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Witch hazel is used to cure a variety of skin ailments as a home remedy. However, you can also treat hemorrhoids with witch hazel. To treat hemorrhoids with this herb, you'll need a witch hazel or witch hazel tincture, depending on how you want to apply it to the hemorrhoids and whether your hemorrhoids are internal or external hemorrhoids.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Apply witch hazel water topically

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   Identify hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are excessively dilated blood vessels in the anal canal that cause hemorrhoids to form either outside or inside the body. This is because blood vessels are under great pressure and swell. This can be caused by stress during defecation, during pregnancy, or from being overweight. Hemorrhoids are common and can often be treated with home remedies, which include witch hazel. Symptoms include:
   • Itching, irritation, or pain in the anal canal.
   • Bleeding while having a bowel movement (bright red blood).
   • The anus is swollen or bulging.
   • Check with your doctor before trying home therapy if you are not sure if your symptoms indicate hemorrhoids.

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   Clean the anal area. Bathe daily to keep the anal area clean. A bath is better than a shower because the affected area is soaked in warm water for longer. You don't need to use soap, you just need warm or hot water. Wash your anal area gently, as rubbing it hard can cause irritation.

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   Do not wipe with a towel. After drying your body, use a hair dryer to dry the anal area. Using a towel could make the condition worse.

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   Apply witch hazel. Use a clean cloth dipped in witch hazel extract and dab it on the affected area. You should stay still for a few minutes.
   • You can also use witch hazel gauze, especially for hemorrhoids.
   • This is best for external treatment because it can only reach the outside of the anus. Internal hemorrhoids are tufts of hemorrhoids located inside the anal canal, while external hemorrhoids are hemorrhoids that protrude outside the anal sphincter.

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   Let the anal area dry naturally for a few minutes. After you soak the witch hazel, you need to let the anal area dry for a few minutes before re-dressing. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Make home witch hazel inserts

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   Mix 1 teaspoon of witch hazel tincture with one teaspoon of cocoa butter. Take one teaspoon each into a small bowl and mix well. Witch hazel and cocoa butter can be purchased at drug stores, but can also be found at health care stores.
   • This is most effective when used to treat internal hemorrhoids. You can do this three times a day.

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   Squeeze the mixture into a pill. Squeeze the mixture into an oblong pill. If you are not handling it well, you can wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and screw it up to make a member. Place in a small bowl and cover if not using plastic wrap.

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   Freeze the tablet. Place the pill in the freezer for one to two hours until it is frozen.

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   Wear gloves or fingertips. Use fingertips or gloves to protect hands. You may not need to use gloves if you wash your hands thoroughly after handling.

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   Take the pill out of the freezer. Remove the tablet from the freezer when it has frozen. Remove the plastic film if it is wrapped in nylon. If the pill seems too big, you can cut it in half, wrap the other half and place it in the freezer for next time.

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   Use lubricants. You can apply a lubricating gel like KY Jelly, or wet your anal area with a little cold water with your finger.

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   Lay. Lie on your side. Bend the upper knee and create an angle toward the bed. The other leg is still straight. Use one hand to lift half of your buttocks.

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   Insert the pill into the anus. Put on gloves, use your fingers to press the pill into the anus so that it is about 2.5 cm deep and through the anal sphincter, otherwise the pill may fall off.

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   Muscle spasms. The muscle spasms the anus for a few seconds to keep the pill inside. Lie like this for 5-10 minutes for the medicine to take effect.

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    Hand washing. Remove gloves and wash hands thoroughly. Use soap and warm water to rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Understand how witch hazel works

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   Understand witch hazel. Witch hazel is extracted from the bark and leaves of the tree Hamamelis virginiana. This plant is used by Native Americans to treat skin ailments such as boils, cuts and bruises. This plant is often distilled, i.e. the extract from the plant is removed through steam and a liquid is obtained, which is then mixed with alcohol.

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   Understand how witch hazel works. Witch hazel is an astringent, meaning it dries up secretions and tightens tissues.

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   Know the side effects. Witch hazel can help with hemorrhoids, but it can also cause problems. When applied to the anus, witch hazel can cause irritation and itchiness if you are allergic to this herb. advertisement

Warning

• Check with your doctor to be sure of your condition. Although hemorrhoids can be treated at home, you should still make sure you don't have a more serious illness. Also, if your hemorrhoids are really severe, your doctor may treat you with some therapies done in the clinic to reduce the discomfort.
• You should contact your doctor if you notice bleeding after having a bowel movement or pain while having a bowel movement.