Sea buckthorn candles for hemorrhoids: reviews, recommendations, rules for use
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The healing properties of sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil preparations
- Indications for the use of sea buckthorn candles
- Features of the use of sea buckthorn candles
- DIY sea buckthorn candles
Sea buckthorn candles for hemorrhoids are considered one of the most effective remedies. The natural origin of the active substance of this drug helps it to effectively relieve swelling and inflammation, improve blood circulation in the rectal mucosa, promote tissue regeneration, but at the same time not irritate tissues and not cause allergic reactions. How do sea buckthorn candles work and can they be used to treat high-risk patients - children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women?
The healing properties of sea buckthorn oil
Healing sea buckthorn berries and sea buckthorn oil have long been used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. A unique combination of vitamins and minerals, organic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, phytoncides and other biologically active substances make sea buckthorn an effective therapeutic agent. Its products are known primarily for their pronounced healing properties. Sea buckthorn oil helps to restore damaged tissues, reduce swelling of inflamed areas, has the ability to protect the skin and mucous membranes from free radicals, bacteria and microorganisms. Acting on the membranes of bacteria cells, the components of the oil destroy their structure; they are able to suppress staphylococci and streptococci, E. coli, salmonellosis and dysentery pathogens.
Sea buckthorn has many beneficial properties, in particular, wound healing
As part of sea buckthorn oil:
- polyunsaturated fatty acids - increase the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels and reduce their permeability, normalize blood flow in the rectum, eliminate blood stasis;
- B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9) - play an important role in metabolic processes in the body, prevent the development of bleeding, eliminate indigestion and constipation, normalize intestinal motility;
- provitamin A - provides anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating and wound healing effects, increases the elasticity of damaged blood vessels, skin and mucous membranes;
- vitamin C - strengthens the walls of blood vessels, eliminates inflammation of hemorrhoids, relieves swelling of damaged tissues, affects the strengthening of the entire immune system, activating the body's defenses;
- vitamin E - enhances the anti-inflammatory and healing effect of vitamin A, maintains the moisture balance of the skin, restores the structure of damaged blood vessels, strengthening their walls. As a result, blood circulation in the pelvic organs improves, the risk of bleeding is reduced;
- vitamin P - neutralizes harmful radicals and prevents cell degeneration under their influence, stimulates regenerative processes in tissues atrophied by the disease;
- vitamin K - is responsible for blood clotting, prevents bleeding.
Thanks to these components, sea buckthorn oil for hemorrhoids is one of the most effective and popular means of official and traditional medicine.
Sea buckthorn oil preparations
With external hemorrhoids, ointments, gels or creams are most often prescribed - that is, those forms of drugs that are convenient to apply to the damaged area. In addition to sea buckthorn oil, sea buckthorn ointment and cream are produced. Their advantage is that they have a less bright color and less spread, respectively, less dirty laundry. In the treatment of internal hemorrhoids, sea buckthorn oil is used in the form of rectal suppositories.
Effective and inexpensive suppositories based on sea buckthorn oil are in demand among people suffering from internal hemorrhoids. Due to its anti-inflammatory, regenerative and antiseptic properties, rectal sea buckthorn suppositories from hemorrhoids eliminate the pathological process, itching, swelling of tissues damaged by inflammation, heal cracks and erosion, and promote pain relief.
Indications for the use of sea buckthorn candles
Sea buckthorn oil candles are used in the following cases:
- 1-3 stage of hemorrhoids. At the initial stage of the disease, suppositories can act as the main medication for treatment. At the second or third stage - as an additional method of therapy;
- erosion in the mucous tissue of the rectum;
- crack in the anus;
- sphincteritis of the rectum;
- hemorrhoids during pregnancy;
- prevention of exacerbations during remission.
Sea buckthorn oil is a natural remedy that has practically no side effects, therefore it is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and the elderly. But, despite the harmlessness and popularity of this drug, it is necessary to consult with your doctor before using sea buckthorn oil for hemorrhoids. According to reviews, sea buckthorn candles for hemorrhoids in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction.
Features of the use of sea buckthorn candles
Sea buckthorn oil gives the preparations a rich orange color and fat content, therefore, when melted, candles can leave orange stains on underwear or bedding. It is recommended to use sanitary napkins to preserve the laundry.
Instructions for use:
- to avoid softening of the candle, it is freed from the shell just before the introduction. Unpacked candles are not subject to further storage;
- candles should be used before bedtime, after bowel movement and after performing hygiene procedures. If it is supposed to be used twice, candles are administered in the morning and evening;
- the drug is injected lying on the left side, slightly tucking the knees to the chest. When inserting a candle, it is recommended to use disposable rubber fingertips or medical gloves so as not to injure the inflamed tissue with nails;
- you need to hold the suppository in the anus until it is completely dissolved;
- after administration of the drug, it is recommended to roll over on your stomach and stay in bed for about half an hour.
Sea buckthorn oil suppositories have practically no contraindications, they can be used for children and pregnant women
Usually, the course of treatment for hemorrhoids with sea buckthorn candles is two weeks, if necessary, a second course can be carried out. Children under 6 years of age are prescribed no more than one sea buckthorn candle once a day. For children from 6 to 14 years old, the instruction prescribes the use of one candle no more than twice a day. For children over 14 years old and adults, candles are lit twice a day. The dosage and duration of treatment should be prescribed by the attending physician. When prescribing, the nature of the course of the disease, complications, and characteristics of the patient's body are taken into account.
The only limitation for sea buckthorn preparations is individual hypersensitivity.
Side effects when using suppositories are extremely rare. An allergic reaction may occur in the form of a slight burning sensation in the anal area. Suppositories can loosen stools and should not be used for diarrhea.
During breastfeeding and pregnancy, the use of suppositories with sea buckthorn is not prohibited, however, the treatment process must be monitored by the attending physician.
Suppositories are stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 2 to 8 ° C; the drug, stored at room temperature, loses its therapeutic effect.
DIY sea buckthorn candles
Sea buckthorn candles are sold in pharmacies under the name Sea Buckthorn Oil. With sea buckthorn oil on hand, they are easy to make at home. The easiest way to do this is to use cotton swabs. A small, dense swab is moistened abundantly in sea buckthorn oil and inserted into the anus after hygiene procedures. It can be left overnight.
You can make candles directly from sea buckthorn oil. While stirring, it is heated in a water bath for 20 minutes, then cooled, candles are formed, which are wrapped in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator overnight. You can also pour warm oil into the forms remaining from under the pharmacy suppositories. After hardening, the candles are ready for use.
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Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
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