Know about the Ayurvedic Treatment for Piles

What is Piles? 

Hemorrhoids are inflamed masses of tissues, muscles and fibres that grow in the anal canal. When inflamed, they are known as Piles. Piles more often than not can be treated using regular medical intervention and diet. In some cases though, surgical removal is required. Piles can affect both males and females at any time during their life span. They may be dry or they may bleed. They may also be internal or external.

Other than regular causes of piles like chronic constipation, chronic diarrhoea, lifting heavy objects regularly, pregnancy etc. it could also be hereditary.

Overview of Piles Treatment

Piles treatment may usually be done using regular OTC medicines. Sufficient fluid intake and a fibre-rich diet usually suffice as an effective line of treatment. Regular exercising, yoga, walking, swimming etc. are all very effective in treating the same. Of all patients who take medical help for Piles, about 10% need surgical removal.

Effectiveness of Ayurvedic Treatment for Piles

Ayurvedic Treatment for Piles may easily be done at home by the following methods:

·         If dry, apply sesame oil and then give warm fomentation. 

·         Sitting on warm water.

·         Make a paste of equal quantities of long pepper and turmeric in cow’s milk and apply the same on the piles.

·         Taking 4 figs twice daily over a period of 4 weeks. Soak 4 figs in water the whole night and eat it the next morning first thing. Repeat the process in the evening.

A little about Piles Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda has some very effective medicines that may be taken as Piles Ayurvedic Medicine. Some of them are:

·         Chebulic Myroblan of ‘Harad’ in Hindi is one such medicine. It is an effective cure for a lot of diseases including Piles.

·         The wonder-plant Aloe Vera is a very effective Ayurvedic medicine to treat this.

·         Isabgol or Psylium Husk due to its rich fibre content is an effective medicine.

·         Tiphala (combination of Amlaki, Haritaki and Boira) is a good medicine for treating Piles. 

Apart from the above raw ingredients, you may also buy the same products online, in packaged form or maybe even a combination of the same.