When diseases strike us as something life-changing and traumatic, we normally search every possible way to understand, prevent and treat them the best possible way we can. And consulting the long history of traditional medicine is just one of the many ways one can get the much needed help for relief and peace of mind. One of the conditions that might fall as traumatic is the occurrence of anal fissure in our lives. What is it? How can we prevent it? Is there a natural way to treat anal fissure? Can we use Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus aculeatus) to treat anal fissure?
Anal fissure is the tear or crack and sometimes referred to as ulcer in the lining of our anal canal to the anus. When we pass hard or unusually large stool it creates a tear in the lining which causes the pain during and after bowel movement as well as the rectal bleeding that results from the tear. Sometimes, when then pain is extended, urination is also affected. Preventing the trauma caused by the passage of large and hard stool is easy to say. One should treat constipation and repeated episodes of diarrhea because they are usually the culprit of the tearing in the canal.
Immediately consult with your doctor when you experience any of the symptoms for anal fissure. Better yet, immediately seek relief from constipation and diarrhea by asking your doctor. If not possible in the present circumstances and with distance, you may seek help from herbal medicine to treat constipation and diarrhea but not directly the anal fissure. Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus aculeatus) to treat anal fissure has not yet been studied and whatever studies conducted on the seaweed is not for the focused treatment of anal fissure. However, its reputation as a laxative, phlebotherapeutic and diuretic has a 2000-year history one does not have the lifetime to underestimate.
Butcher’s-broom has been used to treat gallstones, symptoms indicating poor blood circulation like varicose veins and hemorrhoids, fractures and as anti-inflammatory component in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Do not confuse the shrub with (Cytisus scoparius) or (Spartium junceum) which is the Spanish broom. Its roots are edible being prepared in some cultures in the same way as one would prepare asparagus.
There are home remedies for anal fissure and ask your doctor about it. It is only with your doctor’s advice that you should take herbal medicine or herbal supplements. In this case, discuss with your doctor the use of Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus aculeatus) to treat anal fissure, or perhaps the earlier occurrence of constipation and diarrhea. Especially ask for the safety of its use in treating digestive problems because some say that taking the herb might cause nausea and stomach upset in some people.
Anal fissure is treatable, there are creams sold commercially to relieve the pain, stool softeners to aid in the passing of stool, fiber supplements to add bulk to one’s food and the more relaxing hot baths to soothe and help the blood flow to the anus. Keeping a healthy lifestyle before and after anal fissure is the best option.
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