Herbal Remedies To Treat Anal Fissure

If most of the times you have uncomfortable bowel movement and at times some red drops of blood in your toilet, you may be suffering from anal fissure. It can be termed as a small tear or crack on the skin surrounding the anus and any stretching in this area can lead to severe pain.

At an early stage, anal fissure can be treated with some herbal remedies which are very effective in healing and can give relief from the discomfort in a short span. However, if you are suffering with this problem since long than you have chronic anal fissure which requires expert medical advice, though you can try out these herbal remedies too.

Herbal Remedies For Anal Fissure

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a monounsaturated oil extracted from olive tree. It is used as a base oil to make several herbal medicines.You should apply this oil over the affected area after each bowel movement to heal the cracks and get relief from pain and discomfort. You will observe a visible result in just a few days.

Basil Oil

Basil leaves are very famous for its healing effects since ancient times. If you apply this oil over the affected area of you anus after passing the stool, it will not only heal the cracks but also give you relief from the pain. Make sure that this oil should get inside the anus and cover the whole affected area. For better results you can also use a combination of olive oil and basil oil.

Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey is from New Zealand though easily available in all parts of world. It contains amazing anti-bacterial properties and heals wounds very effectively.

You just need to apply this honey over the affected area surrounding the anus 2-3 times a day (especially before going to bed). Make sure this ointment covers the whole affected area to get proper results.

Psyllium Seed

Psyllium seeds are very effective in treatment of anal fissure. It has been observed that if followed properly and the treatment is done on a regular basis can also treat chronic anal fissure. You can simply prepare herbal tea of these seeds or soak them with water for 2-3 hours and then take it with a glass of luke warm water.

This herb is ever effective in treatment of all digestion related problems too which will in turn help to pass the stool smoothly and give you relief from pain and discomfort caused due to anal fissure.

Coconut oil

Coconut is very beneficial in all forms and oil extracted from coconut is a gift of nature to us. It contains several anti-bacterial healing properties which helps cure anal fissure too. Just apply a few drops of coconut oil all over the affected area and make sure it covers the entire cracked area.

This treatment will not only heal the anal fissure but also help in passing the stool smoothly. Repeat this process 3-4 times a day and once for sure before going to bed. You will observe a definite improvement and get rid of this problem.