Although the usefulness of apple cider vinegar in reducing excess body weight is a well-known fact, there have also been many reports of hemorrhoid sufferers trying this natural remedy for its ability to cure bleeding hemorrhoids.

How can apple cider vinegar be used to cure hemorrhoids?

1-To get rid of hemorrhoids, many recommend a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with a glass of water to take with lunch and dinner; it can also be taken with breakfast. Flavor the vinegar solution with honey to reduce the sharp, sour taste of the vinegar. Apple cider vinegar should be raw and unfiltered if possible and this form can be easily found at your local health food store.

2-Apply this fruit vinegar topically. To apply apple cider vinegar topically, add several drops to a cotton swab. After bathing and drying the anal area, gently rub the hemorrhoid with the cotton swab. However, don’t overdo it; the area must remain dry.

The acidity of the solution may cause an initial sting, but this should go away quickly. You can dilute apple cider vinegar by mixing it with water before applying it topically if full strength causes stinging. However, many experience a cooling sensation and quick pain relief after a while.

You can apply this natural cure in this way topically 3 to 4 times a day to soothe the itching and pain of hemorrhoids that are in a state of thrombosis. Some also recommend applying it topically before going to bed at night.

Within a few days, the existing hemorrhoids will begin to shrink. Continue applying the solution until they are gone, although it may take 2-3 weeks for them to be completely reduced.

3- Apple cider vinegar can also be used to prevent hemorrhoids. It is also an effective natural cure for hemorrhoids in preventing the recurrence of hemorrhoids. After your symptoms subside, you can continue to drink an apple cider vinegar drink. This fruit vinegar mixed with a glass of water and probably a little honey can be taken once a day after a large meal. A side benefit of this drink is that it aids in rapid digestion and weight loss.

However, you should take the following precautions if you want to use this natural remedy:

I-If you suffer from osteoporosis or if you have low levels of potassium in your blood, you should avoid using this natural cure.

II-If you suffer from diabetes or if you have heart disease, you should consult your doctor before using this fruit vinegar as it interacts with some of the medications used to treat these chronic medical conditions.

Also, you should realize that there are also other good natural remedies besides apple cider vinegar that are very effective in treating hemorrhoids at home.