Hemorrhoids are soft clusters of veins formed by the dilation and varicosity of venous plexuses in the submucosal layer of the distal rectum and the subcutaneous tissue of the anal canal; they are an anal condition that can cause bleeding, thrombosis, or prolapse of the clusters. The diet should consist of foods that are nutritious, easily digestible, and high in fiber. Foods that lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements, cool the blood and stop bleeding, dispel blood stasis and relieve pain, and tonify qi and nourish blood are also recommended. Examples include sweet potatoes, wheat bran, yams, field horsetail, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, black wood ear mushrooms, white wood ear mushrooms, bananas, figs, apples, mulberries, fresh lotus root, Chinese cabbage, winter melon, loofah, dried persimmons, mung beans, black fish, turtle, soft-shelled turtle, sea cucumber, and kelp. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, greasy and fried foods, and foods that generate internal heat, such as chili peppers, black pepper, scallions, onions, mutton, and dog meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious herbal tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Pork Intestine and Locust Flower Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Cleanses the intestines and stops bleeding. Suitable for hemorrhoids accompanied by constipation and bleeding as a mild regulator, it is meant to be taken in moderation and discontinued once the condition eases
Pork, Fresh Clam, and Luffa Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Cools the blood and stops bleeding. Suitable for various types of hemorrhoids the decoction is cold in nature; avoid overuse in those with weakened middle yang or chronic debility; the cold, heat-clearing herbs suggest caution in those with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or … Read more
Fishy-Smell Grass, Honeysuckle, and Pork Lung Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and cools the blood. Suitable for hemorrhoids accompanied by swelling and pain the decoction is cold in nature; avoid overuse in those with weakened middle yang or chronic debility; the cold, heat-clearing herbs suggest caution in those with … Read more
Black Fungus and Dried Persimmon Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and cools the blood. Suitable for all types of hemorrhoids
Fig Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and cools the blood. Suitable for all types of hemorrhoids
Sea Cucumber and Ejiao Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes yin and replenishes blood. Suitable for those with chronic hemorrhoidal bleeding due to deficiency of both qi and blood
Honeysuckle Vine and Wild Chrysanthemum Juice，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and detoxifies; cools the blood and promotes blood circulation. Mainly used to treat hemorrhoids with anal swelling and pain
Raw Rehmannia and Yuju Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, cools the blood, and stops bleeding. Mainly used to treat hemorrhoids with bloody stools
Purslane and Red Peony Root Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, cools the blood, and stops bleeding. Mainly used to treat hemorrhoids with bloody stools
Persimmon Leaf and Plantain Herb Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, cools the blood, and stops bleeding. Mainly used to treat hemorrhoids with bloody stools
