Hemorrhy 痔瘡

In Traditional Chinese Medicine this specific herbal formulation is believed to support the body in fighting the effects of internal or external hemorrhoid symptoms such as swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus and itchiness of the anus.

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Standard Usage:

For adults, as a dietary supplement, take 10 pills after a meal with warm water twice daily. If taking other medication or supplement, allow at least 2 hours before or after using this product.

Background

In Western Medicine

It is not known why hemorrhoids enlarge. There are few theories about the cause, including not enough intake of fiber, prolonged sitting on the toilet, and chronic straining to have a bowel movement such as constipation. None of these theories has strong experimental support. However, pregnancy is a clear cause of enlarged hemorrhoids though, but again, the reason is not clear. Tumors in the pelvis may cause enlargement of hemorrhoids by pressing on the veins draining upwards from the anal canal.

In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

TCM sees the cause of hemorrhoids in Damp Heat which affects the Spleen and Stomach, which in turn causes a reduction of Qi (Chi). A shortage of the vital Qi results in a loss of muscle control and prolapse of the anus.

Eating too much greasy spicy food, chronic constipation and often forced defecation, diarrhea, lack of sleep and low fiber diet habits increase the likeliness of hemorrhoids. Other risk factors are sitting for long periods of time, such as drivers or office clerks, pregnant women due to increased abdominal pressure, straining during bowel movement, excessive intake of spicy greasy food, pregnancy, chronic constipation or diarrhea and anal intercourse.

These factors may affect the blood circulation around the anus, resulting in the swelling of the blood vessels swelling and vascular tissue, forming hemorrhoids.  Hemorrhoids can either be internal or external.

Symptoms

Different individuals may experience different symptoms, including:

- Early phase of hemorrhoids are constipation, a sensation of fullness, usually described as feeling the urge to have a bowel movement even when there is no stool. Straining worsens the discomfort

- Second phase of hemorrhoids, including little bright or dark red blood in the toilet bowl, anal itching and burning

- Third phase of hemorrhoid has prolapsed and can be seen outside the anus

- Late or serious symptoms; there may be swelling, pain and a lot of red blood in the toilet bowl, One or more hard tender lumps near the anus

NOTE: some of these symptoms may appear with Colon Polyps, please check with the primary physician to confirm

Diet & Prevention

Eat multiple, light, easily digestible, well-balanced meals that are high in fiber. It is best to avoid eating uncooked (raw), deep fried, greasy, grilled, pungent food, chocolate and/or shellfish. No smoking or drinking alcohol, coffee and cold beverage. Oily and fatty foods which create Dampness. Spicy food perpetuates Heat. Alcohol worsens both Heat and Dampness.

Ingredients

Other ingredients : Pure Honey

No artificial color, flavors, preservatives, dairy, chemical binders or wax.

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