Sea buckthorn oil for hemorrhoids: methods of use
Sea buckthorn oil is a natural remedy that contains in its composition a multitude of healing substances. Because of this, it has gained great popularity since ancient times in traditional medicine. But with the development of modern technology, all the properties of sea buckthorn oil were studied in more detail, which allowed it to be used in traditional medicine and used as a basis for some medicines.
Medical properties of sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn oil is obtained by squeezing from the fruits of the sea buckthorn shrub, inside of which there is a large stone containing the maximum amount of oil and beneficial substances. The composition of the oil includes:
- large amounts of ascorbic and folic acid;
- B vitamins;
- a nicotinic acid;
- keratin and prokeratin;
- a huge variety of trace elements (iron, zinc, selenium, copper, magnesium, calcium, silicon, chromium);
- unsaturated fatty acids;
- vitamins K, E, F, P;
- tannins, pectins;
- flavonoids;
- sterols;
- amino acids;
- phospholipids;
- glycerides of stearic, palmitic, oleic and linolenic acids;
- organic acids.
Because of this rich composition, sea buckthorn oil has the following healing properties:
- Antioxidant action and increased synthesis of connective tissue is carried out at the expense of vitamin C, and also it enhances immunity.
- Vitamin A and P are a means of preventing malignant neoplasms.
- Beta carotene contributes to the normal operation of the skin and mucous membranes.
- Vitamin C necessary for the transfer of iron, so its high content in oil is the prevention of iron deficiency anemia.
- Vitamin E improves the blood supply to the internal organs and increases the elasticity of the tissues, and also has a beneficial effect on the skin and mucous membranes, giving them elasticity.
- Vitamin K improves the rheological properties of blood and prevents the development of bleeding.
- Vitamins of group B restore all metabolic disorders, improve brain and nervous system, as well as take part in the construction of red blood cells and hemoglobin, the restoration of damaged tissues.
- Vitamins P and C strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
- Enhances the sensitivity of prescriptions to insulin and prevents the development of diabetes and atherosclerosis vitamin F.
- Minerals They are an excellent tool for the prevention of cancer and the treatment of metabolic disorders.
- Coumarins possess antibacterial action, and also reduce inflammatory processes and hypostases.
- Tannins reduce the likelihood of blood clots and prevent the introduction into the mucous membranes of harmful microorganisms and bacteria.
When applied externally, the oil is an excellent moisturizer, and it also reduces the sensation of itching.
Indications for use
Sea buckthorn oil is a universal remedy. It is used in almost all areas of medicine due to such a large spectrum of action of therapeutic properties.
Very often, sea buckthorn oil is used in proctology, with the following diseases and symptoms:
- external and internal hemorrhoids;
- difficult defecation;
- chronic constipation;
- minor bleeding;
- loss of hemorrhoids;
- anal fissures;
- paraproctitis;
- inflammatory processes in the anus;
- anal itching.
Using sea buckthorn oil rectally, you can get rid of inflammation, strengthen the walls of the vessels of the rectum, help dissolve the formed blood clots, reduce swelling, relieve bowel movements, reduce itching and restore the damaged mucous membrane, and also eliminate unpleasant, painful sensations.
Contraindications
There are a number of cases when treatment with sea buckthorn oil is contraindicated:
- Do not start treatment with sea buckthorn oil at home without consulting a doctor.
- In the later stages, sea buckthorn oil is not effective against hemorrhoids.
- Refrain from such treatment if you have a hypersensitivity to the components of the sea buckthorn.
- In case of internal administration, it is contraindicated to use oil for pancreatitis, cholecystitis, gallstone disease, hepatitis and diarrhea.
- For external use can not apply oil, if there are purulent-inflammatory diseases of the anus and anus.
Treatment methods
There are two types of hemorrhoids: external and internal. Each of them corresponds to a specific approach to treatment.
External hemorrhoids are easier to treat at home, since no substances are required to be inserted into the anus. For this type of disease there are several types of treatment:
- sea buckthorn oil based ointment;
- gadgets;
- baths.
Hemorrhoid Ointment Recipe
You will need 100 grams of butter (you can use animal fat or baby cream), add 10 ml of sea buckthorn oil to it and mix well with a wooden spatula. Hemorrhoids need to be smeared 3 times a day until the symptoms disappear.
Making lotions
For such treatment, you need to preheat the oil to a comfortable temperature for the body, and then moisten the napkin (use cotton cloth) and apply it to the hemorrhoid for 30-40 minutes.
It is recommended to apply this recipe 2 times a day.
How to make baths?
You will need a tank on which you will sit comfortably. Prepare a decoction of sea buckthorn fruit, bay 3 liters of boiling water 1 cup of fruit and 3 tablespoons of sea buckthorn oil. After sitting on the water bath for 20 minutes, you need to undermine this broth. This treatment is carried out at night, a course of 10 days.
There is another interpretation of this recipe. Harvest all the same, but dissolve the hot broth with cool boiled water. Lower the place of the disease in the tank for 15 minutes, and after wipe it with napkins. You can repeat the procedure once a week.
For the treatment of internal hemorrhoids use:
- microclysters;
- gauze tampons;
- rectal suppositories;
- douching.
Holding microclysters
For this procedure you will need to purchase a small enema or syringe with a nozzle in the form of a thin tube. Heat 50 mg of sea buckthorn oil, then lay the patient on its side and enter the tube or enema into the rectum, then slowly pour in the solution.
After the procedure, it is necessary for the patient to lay down on the stomach, this is necessary so that the oil spreads throughout the rectal mucosa. This procedure can be done 3 times a week.
Creation of gauze tampons
You will need to pre-prepare gauze swabs of small sizes. To do this, cut out squares measuring 10 by 10 cm and fold them until a small roller is formed. After that, soak it in warm sea buckthorn oil and enter it into the rectum for an hour, you can leave it overnight. You can repeat the procedure once a week.
Cotton swabs
Cotton swabs can be purchased at the pharmacy, but if necessary, they are not difficult to make at home. Wash your hands well before use. After that, take a piece of wool about the size of a width of about 3 cm.
Begin to roll it up tight, pressing it with your fingers. Then dip the swab in a warm solution of sea buckthorn oil. You can enter once a week.
Use of rectal suppositories
Sea-buckthorn oil candles are sold ready-made in pharmacies, and their price is quite low, but if you find yourself in a situation where you need to make them yourself, then follow these guidelines. You will need:
- 50 grams of natural wax;
- 20 grams of sea buckthorn oil;
- petrolatum.
Mix all ingredients and melt over low heat until smooth. After that, remove the composition from the fire and immediately pour into the molds. The medicine should be left to freeze in the refrigerator. Candles can be used up to 2 times a day, preferably in the morning and evening after 12 hours.
Douching
For this procedure, you will need an enema and dark oil, which must be injected after emptying the intestine into the rectum.
Using these methods, you can cure both external and internal hemorrhoids forever.
Can I use during pregnancy?
Sea buckthorn oil is not absolutely contraindicated for pregnant women, only with internal use there are special recommendations for the dosing of the drug.
For the treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnant women, it is permissible to use sea buckthorn oil, since this herbal remedy does not contain harmful components, is not absorbed into the blood and does not affect the course of pregnancy and the fetus.
It is especially effective to use sea buckthorn oil in the initial stages of this disease. It does not require any additional methods of treatment, it helps the pregnant woman to completely get rid of the unpleasant problem.
According to reviews of women who have encountered this problem during the pregnancy period, it can be concluded that the timely start of the use of sea buckthorn oil helped them get rid of hemorrhoids. But do not forget that, being in position, before taking any means you need to consult with a gynecologist.
Useful recommendations
So that the treatment of hemorrhoids with sea buckthorn is really effective, Listen to the following tips:
- When purchasing oil, do not forget to ask in which area it should be applied (some types can only be used for cooking).
- Before you carry out the manipulation of the treatment of hemorrhoids, you must first carry out hygienic procedures. To do this, it is best to use tar or laundry soap.
- Sea buckthorn oil treatment can be combined with other traditional methods of treatment, for example, with plantain broth or manganese.
- Do not start oil treatment if there are bleeding.
- Remember, to get rid of hemorrhoids, you need to eliminate the cause of its occurrence: adynamia, excess weight, sedentary lifestyle, spicy food.
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