HEMORRHOIDS AND HOMOEOPATHY: AN OVERVIEW OF THERAPEUTIC APPROACH AND MANAGEMENT

Hemorrhoids are common anorectal condition with great impact on quality of life of the population. It is characterized by rectal bleeding, pain, itching and discomfort. Homeopathic literature provides detailed description of medicines for hemorrhoids to prescribe on the basis individual approach. This article discusses the selected homoeopathic medicines and their indication. Medicines frequently described in classical literature are Aesculus hippocastanum, Hamamelis virginiana, Nux vomica, Aloe socotrina, Ratanhia, Collinsonia canadensis, Nitric acidum and Sulphur. Randomized controlled trials published in 2024 and 2026 have investigated individualized homeopathic intervention and reported favourable outcomes. This review highlights the difference among the indications of the homeopathic medicines in cases of hemorrhoids.