A person who experiences frequent constipation or suffer from a certain medical condition affecting the digestive system or rectum area may suffer from anal fissure. Some women who have just given birth may also suffer from the condition, which will heal in due time given care and proper treatment. Most anal fissure cases will heal on their own, with proper hygiene and treatment. However, there are cases which may not respond immediately to treatment and may need intensive medication and even surgery, as the last option. Nonetheless, there are certain things which you can do to at home to alleviate the discomfort and pain of this certain illness. You can treat your condition with home remedies that will help reduce the pain and irritation brought on by the condition.
Homeopathy practitioners have discovered just recently the efficacy of jimson weed (Datura stramonium) to treat anal fissure. A self-growing plant that thrives in tropical as well as temperate countries, Datura can also be cultivated. This type of plant do not need much tending in order to grow hence it is not that difficult to cultivate such plant. The plant has been discovered to have some medicinal uses but caution should be used at all times since improper use of its leaves, flowers and seeds can lead to poisoning. Datura has fruits but such are neither medicinal nor edible. The plant has been known to only bloom at night and its flowers are so sweet-smelling.
So, where does all the therapeutic attributes of Datura comes from? The leaves of Datura contain alkaloids which is the source of all the plant’s healing properties. It has been found that Datura is comprised of the same chemical properties that are contained in belladonna. Some of the plant’s parts which are dried are used as anti-spasmodic or sedative. However, there are specific parts of the plant which contains hallucinogenic attributes and can be deadly. Hence, it is wise advice to be always cautious when ingesting any part of Datura. Despite its medicinal attributes, there have been reports of stress, extreme discomfort and even death in its use thereby its use is not that extensive.
Also known as Thorn Apple, Datura when applied to the internal anal sphincter can induce relaxation, thus promoting healing of the anal fissures. When the internal anal muscles are constantly under pressure, the tears are stretched and may even tear more. Only when such muscles are in relaxed mode thus healing can instigate. The efficacy of Jimson (Datura Stramonium) to treat anal fissure cannot be undermined. There are some over the counter treatments out there which might promote healing of the fissures but might also present some other complications with other organ’s functions.
There are many medicinal uses of Datura, some of which covers heart problems, asthma, malaria fever, ear infections, infertility, impotency and even baldness. For breastfeeding women, Datura can be heaven-sent considering that it can aid in enhancing the production of milk and its subsequent painless release, when the breasts are too much engorged with milk. However, whether applied topically or taken orally, caution should be always exercised when Datura is used for medicinal purposes. Its toxicity can be fatal in some cases.
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