At some point in your life, hemorrhoids will be a common condition that will affect most probably affect you. Hemorrhoids or piles are characterized by an inflammation of the veins found in the anus and the rectum. They can be very uncomfortable. The use of dandelion can be an effective way to cure hemorrhoids. Here's how:

• Before any form of treatment may be administered, it is still best to be checked by a doctor first. While piles are considered to be very common and are typically benign, they also pose certain symptoms that are similar to other serious health conditions such as anal fissures, fistulas, abscesses and rectal cancer. It is essential to have a medical doctor to examine you first so that these conditions may be ruled out and then after that, you may decide to cure hemorrhoids naturally.

• One of the common causes of hemorrhoids is constipation. Constipation brings about too much straining of the bowels, resulting to hemorrhoids. To cure constipation, drink dandelion tea during the morning and during the afternoon. Dandelion is an all-natural laxative that aids in the relief of constipation. This is done by getting rid of the need for straining during defecating that leads to the formation of hemorrhoids.

• High blood pressure is another common cause of piles or hemorrhoids. To treat hypertension, dandelion may also be used. Dandelion also acts as a natural diuretic that aids in the retention of fluid, a common factor that influences high blood pressure.

• To maintain overall digestive health, add dandelion leaves to your meals. Dandelion leaves can either be consumed raw or cooked. A convenient method to incorporate then into your meals is to chop them up and add them to a vegetable soup.

• Cure hemorrhoids by creating a dandelion tonic wine. This can be made by soaking about a cup of dandelion flowers in white wine for about 2 weeks in an airtight jar. Strain the dandelions and then with sugar, sweeten the concoction according to taste. You can also use honey as a substitute. The dandelion tonic wine is best served chilled. To counteract the bitter taste of the dandelion, use a white wine with a citrus flavor.