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Hemorrhoids are a fairly common disease, affecting the quality of life of patients. Hemorrhoids, if left for a long time, will be difficult to treat completely and the risk of recurrence is high. Because of the delicate matter, some patients seek home remedies for hemorrhoids. How to treat hemorrhoids at home with betel leaves is mentioned as a folk method, proven by scientific basis. The proper use of betel leaves is significant in treating hemorrhoids when they are still mild.
1. Learn about betel leaves
When it comes to medicinal plants for hemorrhoids, betel nut is often mentioned first. Betel leaves are not abundant in Vietnam. Betel nut belongs to the family Piperaceae, the same family as pepper, guise leaves, ...
From the perspective of traditional medicine, betel leaf is a remedy with warm properties, pungent taste and characteristic aroma, in the sutra waste, spleen, taste.
According to the pharmacology of modern medicine, betel leaves have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hemostatic, and central nervous stimulating effects. Therefore, betel nut has been applied to treat some of the following medical conditions:
Wound treatment: Thanks to its antioxidant components, betel leaves help heal wounds faster. Joint pain: Betel leaf can reduce pain caused by arthritis thanks to polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory effects. Indigestion: Flatulence, indigestion can be improved by betel leaves. In addition, betel nut also helps the digestive system absorb nutrients better. Oral inflammation: Chewing betel leaves has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity. In addition, betel nut is no longer able to stop bleeding for patients after tooth extraction thanks to the phenolics present in betel leaves. Sore throat: Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, betel nut can be applied in the treatment of symptoms of sore throat.
2. Why is it possible to treat hemorrhoids at home with betel leaves?
Betel nut is one of the most mentioned male medicinal plants for hemorrhoids. The reason betel leaves can't cure hemorrhoids is thanks to the outstanding features of betel nut listed below:
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hemostatic: With these properties, the use of betel leaf will help the disease. hemorrhoids reduce itching, stop bleeding, shrink hemorrhoids,... Rich in minerals and vitamins: The minerals and vitamins in betel leaves slow down the oxidation process, protect the rectum from free radicals, On the other hand, it also contributes to the quick recovery of hemorrhoidal injuries. Improves digestion: Betel leaf helps reduce symptoms of stomach pain, bloating, gas, indigestion, so it is used to treat mild hemorrhoids.
3. How to cure hemorrhoids at home with betel leaves?
Because of the delicate matter, patients often rarely go to the doctor when the symptoms of hemorrhoids appear. When the hemorrhoids have no signs of damage or are only mildly damaged in grade 1 or grade 2, betel leaf is an effective and safe home remedy for hemorrhoids. Some home remedies for hemorrhoids with betel leaves mentioned below can help patients with hemorrhoids.
3.1. Betel leaves soaked in anus How to treat hemorrhoids at home with betel leaves is best done after the patient has finished defecation and has cleaned the anus with warm water. How to do it as follows:
First, soak the betel leaves in salt water for about 20 minutes, then wash the betel leaves and boil with a sufficient amount of water, cover the pot, keep the heat medium. Once the water has boiled, cook for about 10 more minutes. Then pour into a basin, wait for it to cool down, then soak the anus until the water cools, then stop. 3.2. Apply betel leaf to cure hemorrhoids Apply betel leaf to the anus to help the essence of betel leaf act directly, disinfect, bring a pleasant feeling to hemorrhoids and the surrounding skin.
Operation:
Betel leaves are not washed, soaked in dilute salt water, then drained. Crush betel leaves with a little salt. Filter the water and soak it in the hemorrhoids. Leave the remaining leaves on the anus for about 20 minutes. Rinse the anus with water, pat dry gently. 3.3. Steaming hemorrhoids with betel leaves Instead of applying, soaking betel leaves directly into the anus, another way to treat hemorrhoids at home with betel leaves is to steam hemorrhoids with betel leaves.
Betel leaf juice after cooking, remind down, wait for a while to cool down. Then put the pot of betel leaves below, ensure the distance from the anus to avoid burns, proceed to steam the anus until the water cools down.
3.4. Combination of betel nut and herbs Besides betel nut, there are other medicinal plants to treat hemorrhoids such as locust, gac seed, areca nut. These herbs can be combined with betel nut to reduce bleeding, reduce hemorrhoid spasms, thereby increasing the effectiveness of treatment. How to do:
Wash the ingredients, break the gac seeds, and add areca. Heat a mixture of locust, areca nut, and gac fruit with water, on medium heat. When the water boils, add the betel leaves, reduce the heat. Prompt down, can steam or soak the anus
4. Note how to treat hemorrhoids at home with betel leaves
Some notes when applying the treatment of hemorrhoids with betel leaves to increase the effectiveness of treatment include:
Choose fresh betel leaves, dark green, to be rich in essence. Must wash betel leaves clean before proceeding with the treatment of hemorrhoids with betel leaves, to avoid anal infection, hemorrhoids are worse. Do not douche deep into the anus, easy infection of the anus-rectum. Proper nutrition is essential while performing home remedies for hemorrhoids with betel leaves. Need to eat enough nutrients, increase fiber, vitamins; Limit greasy, indigestible, hot spicy foods. Drink plenty of water (2 liters/day) to avoid constipation and purify the body. Should exercise regularly, do not stand or sit in one place for too long. Avoid overexertion. Do not strain when defecating. Betel leaf is a home remedy for hemorrhoids with therapeutic properties. Although home remedies for hemorrhoids with betel leaves have certain advantages, they should only be applied to mild hemorrhoids. If the symptoms do not improve, the patient needs to go to the hospital for timely and effective examination and treatment.
