The best Chinese herbal medicine for hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, as a common anorectal disease, bring a lot of trouble to patients. Chinese herbal medicine shows significant advantages in treating hemorrhoids with its unique curative effect and minor side effects. Phellodendron, Sophora japonica, Dandelion, etc. are all Chinese herbal medicines that are effective in treating hemorrhoids.

1. Cortex Phellodendri

Cortex Phellodendron has the effect of clearing away heat and drying dampness. It can effectively remove dampness and heat in the body and reduce the pain and itching caused by hemorrhoids. It can be used externally after decoction, or used in combination with other Chinese herbal medicines, which can exert a good therapeutic effect.

2. Sophora japonica

Sophora japonica is widely used in the treatment of hemorrhoids due to its effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It can reduce the symptoms of bleeding hemorrhoids and is particularly effective for bleeding internal hemorrhoids. Sophora japonica can not only be used alone, but is often combined with other hemostatic drugs to enhance its efficacy.

3. Dandelion

Dandelion is a Chinese herbal medicine that can clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is effective in relieving local swelling and pain caused by hemorrhoids. Dandelion can be boiled in water and fumigated to wash the affected area, or it can be combined with other medicines to form a prescription.

In addition to the above three drugs, Chinese herbal medicines such as Angelica dahurica and Sophora flavescens have also shown certain efficacy in treating hemorrhoids. Angelica dahurica has the effect of reducing swelling and draining pus, while Sophora flavescens can clear away heat and dry dampness. The rational use of these drugs can relieve the pain of hemorrhoid patients to a great extent.

When using Chinese herbal medicine to treat hemorrhoids, patients should follow the doctor's advice and choose appropriate drugs and treatments according to their own conditions. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, especially the cleanliness of the anal area, is also an important part of preventing and treating hemorrhoids.