Summary

Overview: For less severe problems cypress or helichrysum oil may be very useful. Cypress is an astringent, which causes shrinkage of tissue, and will shrink the painful protrusions.

Application: Applying neat will prove successful for some and other will find it to be too strong and painful to these sensitive tissues. Most effective is a sitz bath (only the hips and buttocks are soaked) with 4-6 drops of cypress oil added to the warm water bath. This should be repeated once or twice a day until noticeable relief is gained. If a bath is not feasible, make a 25% dilution with a good carrier oil and gently apply topically to the affected area once or twice a day.

Other oils that will help hemorrhoids include: Frankincense is also an astringent and may be useful. Lavender can be used concurrently with the other oils to help manage the pain.

Safety Precautions: For severe hemorrhoid conditions consult a licensed medical professional.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends:  cypress, helichrysum

Essential oils based products:

Also consider: frankincense, lavender

Experiences and Testimonials of others

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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