Anal fissure — sharp burning at stool, streak of blood.
Also known as: anal fissure · गुदा चीर · परिकर्तिका · parikartika · मलद्वार में दरार
Food Remedies
Main remedy
A teaspoon of ghee in warm milk at night softens the stool; ghee applied locally heals the tear. Two teaspoons of isabgol husk in warm water at bedtime — soft stool is most of the treatment, because a fissure tears open again with every hard motion. Sit in a tub of warm water for ten minutes after each motion: that loosens the spasm which is what makes it hurt. Aloe vera gel applied locally twice daily.
A teaspoon of ghee in warm milk at night softens the stool; ghee applied locally heals the tear.
Traditional
इसबगोल · Ispaghul
Two teaspoons of isabgol husk in warm water at bedtime — soft stool is most of the treatment, because a fissure tears open again with every hard motion. Sit in a tub of warm water for ten minutes after each motion: that loosens the spasm which is what makes it hurt.
Traditional
एलोवेरा · Aloe vera
Aloe vera gel applied locally twice daily.
Traditional
CautionNot taken internally in pregnancy — it is a strong laxative and stimulates the uterus. Applying it to the skin is a different matter.
On this page Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.
Naturopathy
Warm hip bath fifteen minutes twice daily — the single most effective measure.
Never strain; treat the constipation first.
Classical Formulations
त्रिफला गुग्गुलु · Triphala Guggulu
Dose: 2–4 tablets (500 mg) · Warm water at bedtime
Bhojanveda
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