Hemorrhoid Ointments and Salves

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August 31, 2008

If you want to make your own hemorrhoid ointment or salves at home, there are recipes that you can use. I found some online and feel free to try them at home.

Basic Salve Base

Base One

* 1 part oil
* 5 parts beeswax

Base Two

* 1 part beeswax
* 4 parts lard or lanolin
* 1 part oil

Base Three

* 4 parts cocoa butter, shea butter, or a combination
* 1 part beeswax
* 1 part oil

To make a salve of any of these, melt over low heat, and stir until blended.

Hemorrhoid Salve

* 1 part calendula oil
* 1 part comfrey oil
* 1 part nettle leaf oil
* ½ part marshmallow root oil
* 2 tsp. powdered myrrh
* 1 part lavender oil
* 800 IU vitamin E

Hemorrhoid Ointment

1 oz Collinsonia root
1 oz Cranesbill root
1 oz Bistort root
8 ozs Beeswax
14 ozs Olive Oil

Heat ingredients (except the olive oil) in the oven for 1 hour at 125 degrees F. Add the olive oil and mix thoroughly. Place in container and store in a cool place. Apply as needed. Taken from Terry Willard, Textbook of Modern Herbology, 2nd Rev Ed.

Resources:

http://herbs.lovetoknow.com/Herbal_Salve_Recipes

http://chetday.com/hemorrhoids.html