 Are herbal medicines effective in treating bleeding piles (or bawaseer, as it is termed in Hindi)? Yes, herbal medicines are safe, effective and permanent in their effects insofar as the piles subside naturally without the need for surgery that can disrupt your normal life. The most effective herbs are, according to Ayurveda, India’s ancient science of holistic health, Nagkesar, Ritha or soapnuts,

 Katha, Hemsagar, Haritaki, Rasaunt, Kalijiri, Ayapana, Indrajau, Khun Shosha and Shudh Tankan.  These herbs have been combined into a wonderful formulation available as Pilesgon capsules, tried and tested successfully in millions of piles cases.

 Piles are nothing but inflamed haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids are present in the form of clumps in the anal canal in all human beings. In some people, these become inflamed and can bleed, causing pain and discomfort. Surgical removal is one solution. Use of herbal medicines effective in treating piles or bawaseer is another far better way to bring about a permanent, natural resolution.

 The herbs mentioned above are safe, non-irritating and gently reduce inflammations as also stop bleeding problems. 1. Nagakesar is stamens of the flower of the Ironwood tree. The active compounds are beta sitosterol, biflavonoids, mesuaferrones, beta amyrin and mesuanic acid. It has astringent properties and is hemostatic (stops bleeding).

2.Soap nuts or Ritha contain saponins that work as hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling of piles and easing discomfort. It is also a good anti- microbial, helping to prevent infections in the anal canal. 3.Kathha is an extract of the bark of acacia tree of the species acacia catechu. Kathha is high in catechol that have a remarkably powerful astringent effect, tightening up tissues.

4.Hemsagar or patharkuchi patta contains high amounts of alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, steroids and triterpenes. It has powerful hemostatic and healing properties, proving to be an excellent remedy for piles. In addition it is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and amtimicrobial. 5.Haritaki or harde is considered as a herb that cures all ailments. It promotes growth of tissues and removes wastes from the body.

6.Rasaunt (raswanti, rasanjana) is the extract of the roots of Berberis (berberidaceae) and has been in use since ages not only for bleeding piles but also for ulcers, jaundice, liver, spleen and kidney ailments. It is antiviral and antiprotozoal. 7.Kalijiri is anthelmintic, febrifuge and anti-inflammatory, helping reduce swollen haemorrhoids.

8.Indrajau or kadu is useful in intestinal disorders, has a calming effect and removes worms. 9.Khun Shosha or dragon’s blood is the red resin exuded by the fruit of the palm species daemonorops draco blume, containing active polysaccharides with anticoagulant properties. It is effective in intestinal disorders and in curing ulcers, proving beneficial in piles.

10.Shudh takan or tankan or purified borax soothes and heals.  Ayurveda herbal medicines effective in treating bleeding piles or bawaseer are most effective when you observe healthy practices such as taking only satvik food that is neither too hot, sour or salty, drink plenty of fiber and follow a healthy life style.