Witch hazel has been an anti-inflammatory herbal remedy for years.
It can also be used as a way of treating hemorrhoid problems as it can help with the swelling.
It works based on the tannins in the herb which give it astringent properties.
How can you practically use witch hazel for your hemorrhoid problem? There are a couple ways of doing this.
The first involves cotton balls and witch hazel in liquid form.
Take a little and put it on the cotton ball and rub it on the hemorrhoid area.
It's a good idea to clean the area first so that the cotton ball doesn't spread any contaminants into any open wounds.
Another way of using witch hazel is to take it in liquid form and mix it with a container of baby wipes.
This is a very portable version of this process.
After using the restroom and at other points in the day, take the baby wipes and clean the hemorrhoids while at the same time applying the hazel to help with the swelling.
This process alone in cleaning with baby wipes can help with the healing.
Another way of using witch hazel is to buy wipes that already have the herb in them.
There are many commercial wipes available so you don't have to do these mixtures on your own.
Also look out for ones that have aloe in them which is another natural alternative.
Like any one treatment option, witch hazel is not the end all in hemorrhoid treatment.
Making sure you have enough water and are eating foods for a properly soft bowel movement goes a long way in the healing process.