Dogwood is the fruit that has a huge amount of vitamins in its composition. Its small berries can be consumed raw or used to make jam, compotes, etc. These fruits treat many diseases, for example, gastrointestinal ailments, hemorrhoids, because they have bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties. Dogwood is often used for hemorrhoids. This treatment gives a positive result and allows you to forget about the disease for a long period of time or forever. In this case, both the pulp of the berries and the seeds are used. The pulp has a vascular-strengthening property; the seeds contain oils that have an anti-inflammatory effect and a wound-healing effect.
Medicinal properties
Dogwood has a therapeutic effect on various organs and systems of the body. Berries provide healing results and eliminate the symptoms of diseases. In folk medicine, the treatment of hemorrhoids with dogwood is used due to its wide range of action:
- Dogwood eliminates inflammation and has an antibacterial effect, so pain, burning, swelling and redness go away.
- The berry helps improve metabolic processes in the body and reduces the risk of diarrhea when changing diet. All this happens thanks to the astringents that are found in the fruits.
- Dogwood for hemorrhoids is able to tone the walls of blood vessels, improving blood circulation, so the swelling of hemorrhoidal cones disappears.
- The berry has a wound-healing effect, so anal fissures disappear in a short period of time, and the itching subsides.
- Fruits stop the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, remove toxins and harmful substances from the body, and provide it with vitamins and beneficial elements.
Vitamin composition
Dogwood berries break all records for vitamin C content ; they even beat lemon and currants in this regard. This vitamin improves the body's protective properties, increases immunity, helps iron be better absorbed, which helps normalize hemoglobin levels. In addition to ascorbic acid, dogwood pulp is rich in vitamins A and PP.
It also contains organic acids, such as:
- apple;
- wine;
- amber;
- gall;
- lemon
Thanks to them and vitamin C, dogwood has such an unusual taste. The fruits contain a lot of carbohydrates and fiber, which have a positive effect on digestion and help remove toxins and waste from the body. Among the trace elements in dogwood there are magnesium and potassium, calcium and phosphorus, and others, no less important.
The vitamin composition of the seeds does not differ from the composition of the pulp, but they are also rich in vegetable oils, which have a beneficial effect on the entire body. In terms of their beneficial effects, these oils receive even better reviews than sea buckthorn.
Did you know? If you eat dogwood with meat products, the body forms iron ascorbate, which penetrates well into the blood and helps increase hemoglobin.
Traditional medicine recipe
The fruits of this medicinal berry contain various organic acids, glucose, essential oils and flavonoids. So, dogwood for hemorrhoids, the recipe for which is very simple, you need to take several berries fresh daily. There is no need to boil, infuse or otherwise process them. Traditional medicine says that you should eat about fifty grams of dogwood per day, raw or frozen. Therefore, before eating, it is recommended to eat fifteen ripe berries, and you must adhere to a special diet for hemorrhoids. Such a comprehensive treatment will allow you to obtain a lasting therapeutic effect and forget about the problem, if not forever, then for a long time.
Traditional medicine recipe No. 2
You can also make your own medicine for hemorrhoids from dogwood seeds. To do this, they are dried and crushed using a coffee grinder. Next, take one tablespoon of the resulting mass, pour two hundred and fifty grams of boiling water and leave for twelve hours in a thermos. During this time, all the oils and beneficial microelements will be released from the seeds into the liquid. The resulting concentrate is used as lotions and compresses.
Tincture of dogwood seeds for hemorrhoids has positive reviews. Many people who resort to traditional medicine to treat this disease report positive results within a month. Some patients use whole bones, swallowing several of them per day. This helps stop bleeding from internal hemorrhoids. In addition, this method of treatment will help get rid of gastritis, if any.
How does paraproctitis occur?
How does the disease occur? In the lower part of the rectum (in the anus) there are mucous glands that moisten the surface of the intestine with their secretions, facilitating the exit of feces if it is dry. With constipation, the mucous membrane is damaged, abrasions and cracks form, which become infected. Let me note that one gram of feces contains millions of units of different flora. This is where all the trouble begins.
The same thing happens when the stool is liquid - the acidic mass causes loosening of this area, also with possible infection. And even with normal bowel movements, something similar is possible - there seem to be no special complaints, but the body is weakened, and then the person just ate hot sauce, mustard, horseradish. The mucous membrane instantly becomes irritated and burns occur. The disease then develops according to a well-known scenario: the infection, along with inflammatory manifestations, spreads to the perirectal tissue - the connective tissue surrounding the rectum.
Paraproctitis begins with itching and slight discomfort in the anal area, then the disease gains momentum, purulent streaks form, which can turn into various fistulous forms and break out to the surface of the skin. If there is no breakthrough, the purulent mass comes out along with mucus and other unpleasant putrefactive discharges through the anus. Acute paraproctitis develops suddenly: the temperature rises, sharp pain appears in the rectal area, giving no rest, and after a sleepless night the person consults a doctor. True, there are erased forms of the disease - the patient does not seem to complain of severe pain, but the inflammatory infiltrate is palpable. In this case, to make an accurate diagnosis, you need to do an ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. A blood test alone is not enough, since the picture may be normal, although leukocytosis is sometimes observed.
In the chronic form of paraproctitis, fistulas do not heal for a long time. And then smears are taken from the patient to determine the cause of this protracted process, since the fistulous form of chronic paraproctitis can be caused by tuberculosis, syphilis, cancer, Crohn's disease, and other diseases. But more often the banal fistulous form is affected - with the release of E. coli and pus.
There are also internal incomplete fistulas, when the infection enters the anal fissure. Inflammation of perifocal tissue leads to abscess formation. The pus cannot come out due to the very dense thick skin. In this case, it is necessary to open and drain the abscess. If pus comes out through the internal opening of the fistula, then the discharge comes from the anus. Fistulas are located differently in all patients. In some - 2-3 cm from the anus - they can be felt with your fingers, seen in the mirror, in others - in the upper parts of the rectum.
Recommendations for the use of dogwood
It is already known what beneficial properties dogwood has; for hemorrhoids, it can be eaten fresh or dried, eating fifteen fruits with seeds daily, dividing them into an equal number of servings. You can eat jam from this berry, putting the seeds in a separate container, in case of hemorrhoids, eat them three days in the amount of two glasses, dividing into portions. They are recommended to be consumed half an hour before meals, chewing well. So, for breakfast they eat one spoon of seeds, for lunch - two and for dinner - one. All these procedures contribute to the entry of medicinal substances into the intestines, easing a person’s condition during illness. If you also eat the pulp of the berries, the effect will be doubled, the walls of blood vessels will be strengthened, and hemorrhoids will gradually disappear.
Features of the treatment of hemorrhoids with dogwood
Delicacies made from dogwood are enjoyed all year round. The bones, even if they are not eaten, should not be thrown away. If hemorrhoids are enlarged, you should eat a tablespoon of dogwood seeds before breakfast, two teaspoons at lunch and one teaspoon at dinner.
The cyclic method can defeat hemorrhoids. Collect the seeds from the eaten berries in a glass. Once the container is full, the contents are swallowed without chewing. Then consume the pulp again until the next glass is filled with dogwood seeds. A swift attack on hemorrhoids will save you from unpleasant pain and strengthen blood vessels.
Plants of the dogwood family for hemorrhoids are an inexpensive remedy, but not a panacea. Dogwood is contraindicated for people suffering from constipation and stomach problems. Avoid dogwood fruits if:
- impaired functioning of the gastrointestinal tract was recorded;
- an ulcer was diagnosed with a tendency to gastric bleeding;
- increased acidity;
- predisposed to insomnia, neuroses;
- individual intolerance and allergies have been identified;
- medications are prescribed that are incompatible with dogwood.
It is undesirable to overuse dogwood at night - it harms sound healthy sleep. Fruits increase appetite. Avoid if you are on a strict diet.
Before taking, consult your doctor.
Contraindications
People suffering from increased nervous excitement and mental disorders should not use dogwood for hemorrhoids. You should also take this folk remedy with caution if you experience the following:
- constipation;
- increased stomach acidity;
Dogwood fruits contain tannins, which cause constipation, so people who suffer from this disease are contraindicated in consuming these berries. Dogwood is a rather sour berry, so it should not be consumed by those who have stomach or duodenal ulcers. All this applies to a greater extent to the pulp of the fruit; the seeds cause much fewer side effects, but it is not recommended to use them before bed, as they increase the excitability of the nervous system, causing insomnia.
When is it contraindicated to be treated with dogwood?
Doctor's advice
Dogwood cannot always be used to eliminate hemorrhoidal pathology. Proctologists point out a number of contraindications for the use of a natural product. First of all, patients who have high acidity or diseases of the digestive system should avoid dogwood.
Patients with gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric blood loss are also prohibited from eating dogwood. Also noted as contraindications are: chronic constipation, mental disorders, allergic reactions to food. You should not drink or take dogwood-based medications before going to bed, due to possible insomnia.
Canned dogwood berries
Canned dogwood also helps against hemorrhoids. To prepare it, take ripe berries that are still elastic. They are cleaned of contaminants and dried. Then pour boiling water and boil for about five minutes. Then the berries are placed in pre-prepared sugar syrup and cooked like jam, periodically removing the foam. This delicacy strengthens the vascular system, eliminates pain and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.
In addition to dogwood, other herbal remedies are used in parallel. Sea buckthorn suppositories, calendula and chamomile baths are often used for treatment. In addition, it is recommended to adhere to a diet during treatment. Avoid drinking alcohol, nicotine, fatty and spicy foods, and spices. You can also use dogwood compotes for treatment purposes. They help improve appetite, eliminate inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, increase immunity, and remove toxins and heavy metals from the body.
How to prepare dogwood compote
Ingredients:
- 300 grams of ripe dogwood;
- 100 grams of granulated sugar;
- 1.5 liters of water.
Preparation
The berries are sorted and washed, placed in a container, sugar and water are added and brought to a boil, after which they cook for about ten minutes. Then remove the container, cover with a lid and cool at room temperature for about five hours. During this time, the compote will infuse; it will contain all the positive microelements thanks to the fruits. This drink is recommended to be consumed daily after each meal. In this form, dogwood for hemorrhoids, we already know how it affects the body, will also contribute to a quick recovery.
Medicinal jam
Ingredients:
- 1 kilogram of dogwood fruits;
- half a liter of water;
- 1.2 kilograms of granulated sugar.
Preparation
The berries are washed and pierced in several places with a toothpick. They are covered with sugar, water is added and set aside for four hours so that the fruits release juice. Then the berries are taken out and the liquid is boiled for about five minutes. Dogwood is dipped in hot syrup and set aside for three hours to infuse. Then the procedure is repeated a third time, but the fruits are not removed, but boiled until the mass begins to thicken. Roll up the jam and consume three tablespoons daily. This dish will become an indispensable assistant in the fight against hemorrhoids.
Reviews
Treatment with dogwood is a simple and pleasant way to get rid of a boring illness. In general, dogwood has positive reviews for hemorrhoids. At the same time, some people recommend eating fruit seeds, while others insist on eating jam and compote every day. But they all claim that this berry helps reduce the manifestations of unpleasant symptoms, and over time the disease itself is eliminated. But treating hemorrhoids is a long process, so you need to be patient, because there is a risk of relapses. Traditional medicine advises those who have hemorrhoids to stock up on this berry for future use. For the purpose of prevention, it is recommended to include decoctions and compotes from this berry in the diet.
Thus, dogwood has many positive qualities and is regularly used as a traditional medicine to treat various diseases, including hemorrhoids. Berries are used both fresh and canned or dried. Jam, compotes, decoctions, lotions, etc. are made from it. All this, together with following a special diet, helps you get rid of the disease faster and feel better. In addition, dogwood helps cleanse the body, produce hemoglobin, accelerate metabolic processes, and increase body tone. This sweet and sour berry is an excellent medicine with high effectiveness.
Indications for use
Some experts advise using dogwood to prevent various diseases or as an addition to general treatment. This is due to the fact that it is practically not harmful to a healthy body.
Dogwood berries (fresh and dried)
Thanks to phytoncides, they destroy dysentery and typhoid bacteria. Indicated for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, gastritis. To combat diarrhea, they are crushed with seeds, egg yolks and honey. You can also cook jelly for gastroenterocolitis.
Helps with skin diseases and eczema. Pectin helps cleanse the skin and remove excess acid from the body.
It is recommended to take it for kidney and liver diseases, gout and metabolic disorders. They help cope with a predisposition to obesity and keep fit.
It is recommended for people with anemia and hypovitaminosis. This is due to the presence of a large amount of iron in berries. Helps with joint pain.
Berries help cure influenza, sore throats, measles, scarlet fever and rickets.
Dogwood decoction
It can help with headaches and also has a beneficial effect on the course of colds and promotes a speedy recovery.
Juice from fresh dogwood berries
Some experts agree that it is very beneficial for people with diabetes. You need to consume it starting from fifty grams, gradually increasing the dose to a glass. It is better to drink before eating. It is better to consult your doctor before taking it.
Drinking berry juice helps lower blood sugar
