Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in eight different forms. Each form has its own biological activity, the measure of potency or functional use in the body (1). Alpha-tocopherol is known as the most active form of vitamin E in humans, and is a powerful biological antioxidant (2,3). Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals which are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism and digestive system. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

L-Arginine: Many diseases are caused by sustained contractions of muscles. L-Arginine causes your cells to make nitric oxide, a chemical that relaxes muscle spasms, so it can be used to treat diseases caused by muscle spasms. It treats hemorrhoids (3,4,5,6,7,8) because they are thought to be caused by spasm of the anal sphincter.

Zinc Oxide: Zinc Oxide is a Protectant that prevents irritation of the peri-anal area by forming a physical barrier on the skin that prevents contact of the irritated skin with aggravating liquid or stool from the rectum. This barrier reduces irritation, itching, pain, and burning.

Horse Chestnut: Painful and inflamed hemorrhoids subside with horse chestnut seed extract by strengthening and toning the body's veins, as well as actually lessening swelling and fluid retention in the body, the hemorrhoid--a swollen vein itself--will be more likely to recede.

Plantain: Relieves itching and swelling caused by Hemorrhoids. Medicinally, plantain is astringent, emollient, demulcent, cooling, vulnerary, antimicrobial, expectorant, antiviral, antitoxin, and diuretic. It effects blood sugar, usually lowering it.

Oat Straw: Oat straw and the grain are prescribed to treat general debility and a wide range of conditions. They are mildly antidepressant, gently raising energy levels and supporting an over-stressed digestive system. They are of particular value in helping a person to cope with the exhaustion that results from hemorrhoids.

Cascara Sagrada: Treats hemorrhoids and anal fissures by speeding up bowel movements and making hemorrhoids less likely to re-develop. The compounds in cascara sagrada stimulate peristalsis, the vigorous wavelike contractions of the large intestine that keep food moving through the digestive system.


Butcher's Broom: The narrowing of vessels observed in small animal studies of butcher's broom was eventually attributed to steroidlike compounds called ruscogenins and neuroscogenins in the plant's rootstock. These compounds not only constrict veins, strengthening and toning them, but also lessen inflammation.

Bilberry: Improves varicose veins and other circulatory problems. The active ingredients in bilberry appear to enhance blood flow to vessels that circulate blood throughout the body. For this reason, the herb may benefit people suffering from poor circulation in their extremities, painful varicose veins, and hemorrhoids--all discomforts that can be expected to improve with enhanced circulation.

Mullein: Soothes irritated skin and treats respiratory problems. Astringent (constricting) and soothing compounds in the leaves and flowers explain why this herb has gained a reputation for soothing Hemorrhoids.

Cayenne: Eases pain by providing diversionary discomfort and by depleting the body's supply of substance P, a chemical component of nerve cells that normally sends pain signals to the brain.

Red Sage: A traditional Chinese herb used for invigorating the circulation of blood and reducing stasis. Clinical studies have shown red sage to be effective in resisting bacteria, diminishing inflammation, improving the cardiovascular system considerably, protecting the liver, inhibiting tumors, and stabilizing the nervous system.