Summary
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the anal
canal. They can be itchy, bleeding and/or painful
protrusions just under the skin. There are two types
internal and external. Internal are inside the anal canal in
the lower rectum and external are at the anus. They result
from increased pressure in the veins often due to straining
during bowel movements and during pregnancy. Scratching in
an attempt to relieve the itching symptoms further weakens
the area and compounds the problem.
Hemorrhoids are common among adults starting in their
late 40s as well as women during pregnancy. They do not pose
a serious health concern but do cause considerable
discomfort.
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Oils, blends & products
recommended:
Oils & Blends:
CypressEC, FrankincenseEC, HelichrysumEC, LavenderC
Essential oils based
products: Life Long Vitality supplements
Also consider:
GeraniumC, Peppermint, SandalwoodC
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Suggested protocols:
Mild with itching - Helichrysum and/or
Lavender apply topically 1- 2 drops of each oil directly to
area of discomfort. Sitz baths as well may help, warm water
in tub to cover hips with 2 -3 drops of oils.
Bad with discomfort and/or itching -
Helichrysum, Frankincense and Lavender apply topically 1- 2
drops directly to area of discomfort and use a cotton ball
with Frankincense as the last wipe after bowel movements.
Sitz baths as well, warm water in tub to cover hips with 2
-3 drops of oils.
Internal - 1 -2 drops each Geranium and
Lavender (or other blends above) in a syringe with 1
teaspoon FCO or Olive Oil internally 3 times a day till
relief.
Very bad with bleeding - Use this blend:
•
2 tablespoons VCO
•
10 d Helichrysum
•
10 d Cypress
•
10 d Lavender
•
10 d Frankincense
•
5 d Geranium
•
5 d Sandalwood
Apply blend topically 4-6 drops directly to area of
discomfort 3 times daily. Also use a cotton ball with
Frankincense as the last wipe after bowel movements. Sitz
baths as well, warm water in tub to cover hips with 2 -3
drops of oils.
Experiences and Testimonials of others
Linray - What oil
would help hemorrhoids?
Rob - Cypress is an astringent,
which will shrink the tissue and painful protrusions. You
may apply it neat, although stand by with a carrier, for
some it may be too strong on sensitive areas. Helichrysum,
Lavender and Frankincense are also oils that may help. You
could also do a sitz bath with Cypress. For some it is very
soothing.
Samara - I know someone that swears by
peppermint believe it or not.
Pat - Frankincense wiped directly on the
area after cleaning. You will be amazed.
Joy - Has anyone
had better results with Helichrysum over a
Cypress/Geranium/FCO combination for hemorrhoids? That combo
has worked in the past with amazing results, but now it's
getting to the point that surgery is looking to be imminent
(the doctor has recommended surgery for the past several
years), though usually it's "kept at bay" with in-office
laser treatments (and more recently the oils), but this
time, that blend of the oils just doesn't seem to be doing
it. These hemorrhoids first appeared during pregnancy.
Pat - I have a friend who had this
problem and each time she used the restroom she would do a
final wipe with a cotton pad that had Frankincense on it. It
was a bit painful but as she continued using it she had some
amazing results and never did have to have surgery. I am not
saying this will happen for you, but it is a suggestion for
your situation.
Amelia - Peppermint w/FCO seems to help.
Peppermint helps with varicose veins and reduces them, or
has for my family, so a family member mixed FCO w/
peppermint oil and used it since hemorrhoids are indeed a
type of varicose vein.
Karen - My husband had them really bad
and I took the following blend, put it in a capsule and used
it as a suppository at night. It was better in about a week.
•
2 tbls VCO
•
10 d Helichrysum
•
10 d Cypress
•
10 d Lavender
•
10 d Frankincense
•
5 d Geranium
•
5 d Sandalwood
Valerie – Would
this be good for hemorrhoids that bleed at times, also?
Karen - Yes. My husband’s would bleed
when they got really bad. It took me so long to talk him
into the suppository but he was so glad he did.
Miki - My own testimony about this is
Life Long Wellness (now LLV) supplements and Lavender! Ever
since I started with LLWP, I've noticed several "benefits"
and this was one of them. I used to suffer with pretty bad
one since my babies and was even considering a surgery, but
now it's gone! Also, Lavender worked wonders for me when it
flared up. Once in a while, when it happens, I use Lavender
on it, a couple of drops directly on the area. It's
soothing and it helps with the swelling and all.
Kelly - I have a pregnant mama who has
internal hemorrhoids, she was in so much pain that she
couldn't sleep and was having cramping. (She called her
midwife to check in with her) Her and I talked and decided
she should fill a syringe with a carrier oil (she used
organic olive oil) and add 1 drop of geranium and 1 drop
lavender. She did this 3 times the first day and twice the
second and now she is doing it once a day. She said that
the night after using the oils 3 times that she was able to
sleep with little pain and after the second day she didn't
have any pain. She is continuing to use the oils once a day
for maintenance. This story was just so amazing to me and
makes me so happy.
Jan - I had someone with a similar
situation but the hemorrhoid ruptured and she was on
vacation. Lots of blood and scary. She thought she was going
to have to go to the hospital. Instead, she put a cotton
ball of geranium, lavender and melaleuca right at the
opening. Kept it there over night. By morning, the bleeding
had stopped and there was no pain at all. What an amazing
story. I love these oils.
Kimberly - My
mother has itchy hemorrhoids that only seem to bother her at
night when she goes to bed. Theirs no pain just
uncomfortable itching that keeps her up all night. I made a
mix of Virgin compressed coconut oil and cypress for her,
but it did not help. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.
Miki - Has she tried Lavender? It worked
for me!
Anonymous - Having the discomfort of hemorrhoids
has bothered me off and on for a number of years. After
being introduced to essential oils I had a reoccurrence and I
decided to give the recommendation I had found in the book we
had a try. I was amazed, with just two direct applications
(a drop or two on my finger) of Helichrysum the episode was completely over.
I was very happy and convinced.
Pat - I can tell of my personal
experience using Helichrysum on a hemorrhoid attack that I
thought was heading me to the emergency room. I
administered this oil and was right within 5 minutes - after
hours and hours of suffering.
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