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Acupressure, Qigong and Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Besides Acupressure, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a number of treatments for hemorrhoids without the side effects of Western pharmacological remedies. Among the most popular TCM treatment is Ginkgo. Also known as Ginkgo Biloba , Japanese silver apricot and maidenhair tree, this popular Chinese herbal supplement has been used in China for several thousand years to effectively treat hemorrhoids. "The herb Butcher's Broom is believed to have the same effects as over-the-counter hemorrhoid preparation. It's an astringent herb, and it works to shrink swollen hemorrhoids," states Elkins in the book "Alternative Cures.To prepare a tea, pour one cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp. butcher's broom, steep for 10 minutes and strain. You can drink up to four cups a day, but excess use may cause diarrhea. Another Chinese medication is Bu Zhon Yi Qi Wan. Taken in pill form--8 to 10 pills three times a day for one month--can offer some relief. Finally, t...