How to use purslane to treat hemorrhoids

Purslane can be used to assist in relieving symptoms of hemorrhoids. Common methods include fresh pounding, decoction fumigation, and oral administration. Purslane has a cold and sour nature, with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It has a certain relieving effect on swelling, pain and bleeding caused by damp heat type hemorrhoids.

1. Fresh External Application

Take fresh purslane, wash and mash it into a paste, and apply it directly to the affected area around the anus. Its mucous components can form a protective film, reduce friction and irritation, and contain flavonoids that can inhibit local inflammatory reactions. Before applying externally, it is necessary to clean the affected area with warm water, which can be repeated 2-3 times a day. People with sensitive skin may experience slight stinging sensation.

2. Fry soup, smoke and wash

Dry purslane 30g, boil with water, turn to low heat and fry for 15 minutes. When the temperature of the medicine is suitable, fumigate first and then take a sitz bath. Fumigation and washing can promote perianal blood circulation, and tannic acid components can converge and stop bleeding. Can be combined with 15 grams of dandelion and 15 grams of elm to enhance therapeutic effect. Avoid excessive water temperature to prevent burns. During acute attacks, take once a day in the morning and once in the evening.

3. Combination for oral administration

Boil 20 grams of purslane with 10 grams each of Sophora japonica and Eucommia ulmoides charcoal in a decoction, suitable for those with obvious rectal bleeding. Organic acids and vitamin K can synergistically enhance capillary contractility, but caution should be exercised in patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold. It is recommended to take it continuously for no more than 7 days. If diarrhea occurs, it should be discontinued.

4. Preparation of ointment

Mix purslane juice with Vaseline to make ointment, and store it in refrigeration. When used, apply it thinly on the surface of hemorrhoids, and its anti-inflammatory ingredients can relieve itching and swelling. Avoid contact with damaged mucous membranes. Pregnant women should consult a physician before use.

5. Dietary adjustment

Blanch tender stems and leaves in water and mix with cold water for consumption, paired with black sesame seeds to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. Dietary fiber can improve difficulty in defecation, but it is necessary to control the single intake to prevent stomach discomfort. Patients with chronic hemorrhoids can consume 2-3 times a week.

During the period of hemorrhoid attacks, the perianal area should be kept clean and dry, and prolonged sitting and standing should be avoided. Daily warm water sitz baths should be combined with anal lifting exercises. Diet should increase intake of miscellaneous grains, vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. If rectal bleeding persists or hemorrhoids cannot be retrieved, seek medical attention promptly to investigate other anal and rectal diseases. Purslane, as an adjuvant therapy, requires long-term adherence, and severe hemorrhoids still require the use of medical methods such as microwave therapy or ligation.