As you are probably already aware, hemorrhoids aka piles happen when blood vessels swell up in the anal canal or on the anus.
Much like varicose veins they cause a localized swelling of tissue which is very sensitive when any pressure is applied to it.
  This can cause a combination of pain and itching when passing a bowel movement or doing various activities like sitting down or exerting oneself.
They may also cause bleeding when on the toilet.
There are many treatments for the condition but many people are interested in natural treatment for hemorrhoids for one reason or the other.
This article will list a few natural products that are thought to help and how they work.
The aim of all treatment is to relieve hemorrhoid pain is to reduce the swelling of the hemorrhoids and ease any pain associated with it.
Natural ingredients have been used for thousands of years to achieve these objectives.
Who knows how they were discovered, probably through trial and error over the centuries, but for many people they are extremely effective.
Barberry is a plant.
When taken as a supplement it is thought to help the digestive system, especially relieving diarrhea which can cause and exacerbate hemorrhoids.
It is also thought to lower blood pressure which could contribute to poor circulation and thus swollen veins.
Butcher's Broom is a plant.
When it is made into a supplement it is thought to constrict the veins of a hemorrhoid, causing them to shrink and the swelling to go down.
With Witch Hazel, it can be made into an ointment that can be applied directly to the hemorrhoid for the same affect and some pain relief.
Horse chestnut extract has been used for many hundreds of years to aid the circulation.
It is thought that this can reduce the chances of things like varicose veins and by implication, hemorrhoids too.
These are just a few natural ingredients that can be used to treat piles.
There are many more besides.
When it comes to using such products you should always notify your doctor and pregnant women shouldn't take them.
Some may work for you and some may not as there are many variables to consider, such as the quality of the ingredients, the severity of the piles and the individuals lifestyle.