As you consider the different treatment options available for hemorrhoids, you probably have realized that using herbal remedies is one of the best alternatives out there. Most of the other treatments are usually expensive, painful, and even time consuming. Take the Sitz bath for example. While using this special bath has helped plenty of people, you need to use it three times a day at least to get results.

I don't know about you but if you work in an office, finding time to escape your desk and your computer so you can work on your hemorrhoids treatment isn't something that your boss would want you doing. Plus, it's an awkward conversation to have as well.

But there are plenty of herbal remedies available for hemorrhoid relief - one of them being witch hazel.

Witch hazel is an herbal remedy known for its astringent properties. You probably heard of an astringent when you were a teenager to help you cope with acne breakouts. Basically, an astringent helps to decrease the swelling and dry out the affected area. What causes this is the high tannin value in witch hazel.

The best part of these tannins is that they are naturally occurring so the chances of side effects, which you'd like to avoid when coping with hemorrhoids, are very small compared to most prescription drugs.

If you're wanting to use witch hazel, you can find different varieties of it at the drug store. For hemorrhoids, you can find wipes that have been pretreated with it for a convenient treatment you can use during the day.

The truth about witch hazel for hemorrhoids though is that it's not a complete solution. You can treat the affected area often with witch hazel and it will do its job to relieve the pain. However, it's not as effective at eliminating hemorrhoids completely. When you want the hemorrhoids to go away, it's best to turn to a remedy that contains a variety of substances rather than just relying on one.