Anal fissure is basically a tear in the anus stretching into the anal canal. It is a common condition wherein the patient feels considerable discomfort. Depending on the type of fissure, tolerance to pain is considered in order to determine if the patient needs an operation.
This condition could either be chronic or acute; the former normally treated through an operation while the latter could be healed through traditional nonsurgical means. Initially, the most common way to attend to this condition is through the use of herbal medicines extracted from medicinal plants. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) for example, has several uses, functioning as antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, as laxative, demulcent, emmulient, or expectorant among others.
Licorice treats anal fissure through its compounds, which is believed to reduce swelling and increase soothing effect to irritations. Glycyrrhizin was probed to be one of its active ingredients. It contains soluble and insoluble fiber, wherein the soluble fiber is the one responsible for its laxative property. This helps in bowel movement of fissure patients since a looser stool will be expelled. Patients usually feel pain during bowel movement because of the cut in the anus, thus they will be more comfortable as days pass.
The mentioned ingredient is an aqueous extract with anti-inflammatory properties that can be obtained through the roots. With this, swelling or irritation in the anal area will be remedied. Moreover, the root from licorice is the ideal portion in treating such condition. Many options are available on how to consume this remarkable herb to relieve the symptoms. For example, there are already available supplements in the market. The recommended dose varies from 4000 mg to 5000 mg daily at most, and could be taken before meals and bedtime. Consuming wholly, on the other hand, should be limited to five grams to 15 g in a day, as standard dosage. For long-term use, maximum dose for root consumption is about 0.3 grams per day. If exceeded, doctor supervision is necessary.
Another mode of treatment is by taking the licorice plant as a tea. To prepare this sweet-tasting tea, simply boil 1/2 teaspoon of pulverized root and one cup of water for 10 minutes. One gram to five grams is needed for infusion, two to three times daily. This helps in relieving constipation since this condition aggravates anal fissure.
Tinctures could also be prepared by extracting the roots. In order to obtain this, an easy procedure has been documented. Firstly, the licorice roots should be hung before slicing into thin portions, wait until they are almost dry. Then, nearly fill a sterile, canning jar with the dried roots. Next, pour in grain alcohol or vodka until full. In order to prevent corrosion, wrap the mouth of the jar with plastic before covering.
Finally, shake carefully and store in a dark room for six weeks. Shaking the jar twice a week during the six-week duration is recommended. When this is accomplished, solid contents should be filtered first with a cloth before putting pressure in the root for liquid extraction. Tincture should be placed in a clean container afterwards. Standard dosage is 20 to 40 drops, twice daily.
In conclusion, the herb can treat anal fissure through capsule intake, tea infusion or tincture extraction. Various minerals and vitamins can be utilized for faster healing, not just for anal fissure but for other conditions as well.
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