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Herbal Remedies for Anal Fissures

Herbal treatments can include venous tonics (witch hazel, horse chestnut), venous stimulants (stone root), anti-inflammatories and soothing herbs (mallow leaves, marshmallow root), antispasmodics (wild yam), stool softening and hydrating herbs (ps...

Senna Herbal Remedies

Senna is a safe, stimulating laxative with a long history of use. It acts as a stool softener so is beneficial for h...

Stone Root Herbal Remedies

Stone root has a long history of use for dysmenorrhea and laryngitis. It has a beneficial effect on the venous syste...

Horse Chestnut Herbal Remedies

Horse chestnut has been shown to have a tonifying effect on the venous system and is used both internally and externa...

Witch Hazel Herbal Remedies

Witch hazel has a beneficial effect on circulation and the venous system. As a tincture taken internally, it was con...

Buckthorn - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Buckthorn is the common name for one of several species of shrubs or small trees of the genus that are used for medi...

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