10 Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids

Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids to Help You Fight Piles

It is never fun to live with hemorrhoids. That’s why you are looking for the best essential oils for hemorrhoids. Right?

Since hemorrhoids occur in inconvenient locations, they are not only painful but also embarrassing. They make it very uncomfortable to sit in the restrooms during long calls.

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus. If they occur outside the rectum, they are called external while if they occur inside the rectum, they are called internal.

I had a friend who suffered from a severe case of hemorrhoid and it got worse whenever she was pregnant.

Truth is, hemorrhoids are quite common. In fact, about 10 million Americans suffer from this disease every year. (Source)

There are various reasons why they occur, but the good news is, there are natural ways to treat them.

Symptoms of hemorrhoids include:

• Painful irritation
• Bleeding after bowel movements
• Irritation in the anus
• Intense itching in the anus

Sometimes you might not notice that you don’t have them especially if you don’t experience any symptoms.

What are the Causes of hemorrhoids?

When the veins of your anus are exposed to too much pressure, they get inflammed and swollen. Increased pressure in your lower rectum can, therefore, lead to swollen veins (hemorrhoids).

Below are some of the causes of hemorrhoids.

• Obesity
• Chronic diarrhea
• Constipation
• Pregnancy
• Straining when passing stool
• Low-fiber diet
• Aging

Hemorrhoids can lead to various complications even though they happen in sporadic cases. (Source) Such complications include anemia and strangulated hemorrhoid.

Anemia can occur if one loses too much blood. If you lack enough healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen to your cells, this may be likely to happen.

On the other hand, strangulated hemorrhoid occurs when the blood supply of an internal hemorrhoid is hindered. That causes the hemorrhoid to be “strangulated” something that causes unbearable pain.

How to Prevent Hemorrhoids

I know you’ve heard this saying a lot, “prevention is better than cure”. This is particularly true with hemorrhoids. Since they are very painful, you can make the following efforts to avoid them:

Drink a lot of Fluids

You need to drink at least eight glasses of water daily. Alcohol is not counted in this case. Drinking enough fluids softens your stool preventing you from getting constipated or having hemorrhoids.

Take Fiber Rich Foods

You can get fiber from foods like whole grains, vegetables and fruits. This softens stool, increases its bulk, and helps you to avoid straining during bowel movements. Keeping stool soft helps to prevents hemorrhoids.

Physical Activity

Exercise keeps your body active, which reduces pressure in your veins after standing or sitting for a long period of time. Exercise aids you to lose weight that might be a contributing factor to the hemorrhoids that you have.

Avoid Sitting for a Long Time

Long period of sitting especially in the toilet increase pressure in your anal veins.

Avoid Straining

Do you hold your breath when trying to pass out stool? You may feel like doing this sometimes due to constipation, but straining actually increases pressure on the veins of your lower rectum.

Move Your Bowel when You feel the Urge

As soon as you feel the urge to pass out stool, don’t delay. Delaying bowel movement puts pressure on your rectum.  If you delay, it might also cause your stool to be dry and harder to pass.

In case you already have hemorrhoids, don’t panic. The good news is that there are a variety of essential oils for hemorrhoids you can utilize.

10 Best Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids

If you suffer from hemorrhoids, the best thing you want is to get quick relief from that terrible pain. Essential oils are one of the most effective pain relievers for hemorrhoids.

They are also effective in reducing the swellings that cause pain in the swollen veins.

#1. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. It reduces not only inflammation but also pain that comes with it. You can use this oil by soaking a cotton ball in it (diluted of course) and placing it on the affected area for a while.

#2. Chamomile

If you have discomfort caused by hemorrhoids, then chamomile may be what you need. It relieves pain and offers a soothing and relaxing feeling when you place it directly on the affected area.

#3. Sandalwood

When you have hemorrhoids, all you might want is a quick way of soothing the pain. Sandalwood can calm pain from swollen veins.

While it has an inviting aroma, it also has antiseptic property to keep that area free from bacteria. It reduces swelling, which helps to heal the hemorrhoids.

#4. Dill Oil

Dill has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, which help to prevent infection when applied to wounds. It also speeds up healing, making it helpful for bleeding piles.

#5. Patchouli

Patchouli oil works best for people with bleeding hemorrhoids. It reduces inflammation and helps fight infection in the acted area.

#6. Helichrysum

While helichrysum has a lot of benefits and uses, it’s one of the, it is the best essential oils for hemorrhoids. It has anti-inflammatory and other properties that help to reduce swelling and pain, helping the veins to shrink and return to normal.

#7. Geranium

If your hemorrhoids cause bleeding, then geranium can be of help. It also prevents inflammation and relieves pain. If you would like to make your recovery more enjoyable, add Geranium to a sitz bath.

#8. Frankincense

Are you having an itchy anus or having irritating pain because of Hemorrhoids? If you do, you will find frankincense quite helpful.

For quick relief, mix it with a few drops of vegetable glycerin and apply to the affected area. It reduces the itchy feeling and sting, making you feel more comfortable.

#9. Cypress 

Cypress works as an astringent boosts blood circulation and reduces bleeding caused by hemorrhoids. It also helps heal and repair damaged blood vessels.

#10. Lavender

One of the most popular EOs with wide array of uses and benefits, lavender has analgesic and healing properties that make it one of the best essential oils for hemorrhoids.

Safety First When Using Essential Oils

Note: Do not use essential oils topically without dilution. And be sure to utilize the right dilution ratios.

If you have never used a certain essential oil it is important to do a skin patch test prior to topically using! See my sections above and below on using essential oils safely:

• 8 Essential Oil Dangers and Risks
• Essential Oils that are Safe for Kids
• Essential Oils to Use During Pregnancy

How to Use Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids

You can use essential oils to treat hemorrhoids topically or in sitz bath.

Essential Oil Recipes for Hemorrhoids

Recipe #1

• 10 drops geranium
• 5 drops lemon

Directions

Blend the oils in a glass bottle. Add 1-2 drops of the blend to 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and apply a small amount round the anus before bed.

Recipe #2

• 10 drops geranium
• 5 drops chamomile Roman
• 3 1/2 oz vegetable glycerin

Directions

Add the essential oils to the glycerin and mix well. Dab small amount to outer area. Shake well before each use.

Recipe #3

• 2 drops geranium
• 2 drops lavender
• 2 teaspoons carrier oil (I prefer fractionated coconut oil (FCO) because of its healing properties)

Directions

Add the EOs to the FCO, mix and apply to outer anal, affected area.

Aside from using essential oils for hemorrhoids, there are other natural ways to treat hemorrhoids, such as the sitz bath mentioned below. You can leave the essential oils out and soak in the warm water, witch hazel and Epsom salt blend.

Recipe #4 Sitz Bath

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon witch hazel (alcohol free)
• 1/2 cups Epsom salt
• 2 drops chamomile
• 2 drops  cypress
• 2 drops cedarwood

Directions

Fit the sitz bath tub over your toilet and fill the tub 3/4 of the way with warm water.

Dilute the essential oils in the olive oil and add to the water. Swirl to disperse the oil, add the witch hazel and then the Epsom salt. Sit in the water for 15-20 minutes. The water should be up to your hips.

Other Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Aside from using essential oils for hemorrhoids, there are other natural ways to treat hemorrhoids, such as these mentioned below.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar (dilute with water to reduce the stinging effect) and apply on the affected area.

Witch Hazel: You can also apply witch hazel which reduces the swelling and pain.

Sitz Bath Without Essential Oils: You can take a sitz bath using just warm water, witch hazel and Epsom salt blend, or even just warm water alone. You will find it very relaxing and soothing as it helps reduce the pain and facilitates healing.

Conclusion

Hemorrhoids can be a terrifying problem if you don’t know the solution. It may occur more than once in your life, but it is common during pregnancy, when you are stressed, constipated or when you use much pressure while in the restroom.

Using essential oils for hemorrhoids are one of the natural ways of treating this problem. Feel free to share any remedy that has worked for you via the comment form.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease. It is always recommended that you seek the advise of your private medical doctor.