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Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that
exists in eight different forms. Each form has its own biological activity,
the measure of potency or functional use in the body (1). Alpha-tocopherol
is the most active form of vitamin E in humans, and is a powerful biological
antioxidant (2,3). Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells
against the effects of free radicals which are potentially damaging
by-products of the body’s metabolism and digestive system. Free radicals can
cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular
disease and cancer.
Zinc Oxide: Zinc Oxide is a Protectant that prevents irritation of
the peri-anal area by forming a physical barrier on the skin that prevents
contact of the irritated skin with aggravating liquid or stool from the
rectum. This barrier reduces irritation, itching, pain, and burning.
L-Arginine: Many diseases are caused by sustained contractions of
muscles. L-Arginine causes your cells to make nitric oxide, a chemical that
relaxes muscle spasms, so it can be used to treat diseases caused by muscle
spasms. It treats hemorrhoids (3,4,5,6,7,8) because they are thought to be
caused by spasm of the anal sphincter.
Horse Chestnut: Painful and inflamed hemorrhoids subside with horse
chestnut seed extract by strengthening and toning the body's veins, as well
as actually lessening swelling and fluid retention in the body, the
hemorrhoid--a swollen vein itself--will be more likely to recede.
Oat Straw: Oat straw and the grain are prescribed to treat general
debility and a wide range of conditions. They are mildly antidepressant,
gently raising energy levels and supporting an over-stressed digestive
system. They are of particular value in helping a person to cope with the
exhaustion that results from hemorrhoids.
Plantain: Relieves itching and swelling caused by Hemorrhoids.
Medicinally, plantain is astringent, demulcent, emollient, cooling,
vulnerary, expectorant, antimicrobial, antiviral, antitoxin, and diuretic.
It effects blood sugar, usually lowering it.
Cascara Sagrada: Treats hemorrhoids and anal fissures by speeding up
bowel movements and making hemorrhoids less likely to re-develop. The
compounds in cascara sagrada stimulate peristalsis, the vigorous wavelike
contractions of the large intestine that keep food moving through the
digestive system.
Bilberry: Improves varicose veins and other circulatory problems. The
active ingredients in bilberry appear to enhance blood flow to vessels that
circulate blood throughout the body. For this reason, the herb may benefit
people suffering from poor circulation in their extremities, painful
varicose veins, and hemorrhoids--all discomforts that can be expected to
improve with enhanced circulation.
Butcher's Broom: The narrowing of vessels observed in small animal
studies of butcher's broom was eventually attributed to steroidlike
compounds called ruscogenins and neuroscogenins in the plant's rootstock.
These compounds not only constrict veins, strengthening and toning them, but
also lessen inflammation.
Mullein: Soothes irritated skin and treats respiratory problems.
Astringent (constricting) and soothing compounds in the leaves and flowers
explain why this herb has gained a reputation for soothing Hemorrhoids.
Cayenne: Eases pain by providing diversionary discomfort and by
depleting the body's supply of substance P, a chemical component of nerve
cells that normally sends pain signals to the brain.
Red Sage: A traditional Chinese herb used for invigorating the
circulation of blood and reducing stasis. Clinical studies have shown red
sage to be effective in resisting bacteria, diminishing inflammation,
improving the cardiovascular system considerably, protecting the liver,
inhibiting tumors, and stabilizing the nervous system.
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