1 Sea buckthorn and its medicinal properties

The medicinal properties of sea buckthorn were studied and were known for a long time. Interest in this plant broke out in the 1980s. Many doctors called the "orange queen" a remedy for 100 ailments. Sea-buckthorn oil( the most valuable product) provides an excellent regeneration of tissues, and what is very important, it has dermatotropic properties. The berries themselves contain carotene, various acids, carotenoids and many other useful substances. In addition, these berries abound with vitamins of group B and C. And most importantly, do not lose their medicinal properties and after processing, for example, thermal.

Due to natural origin and soft effect, sea-buckthorned hemorrhoids are so popular in pregnancy. Modern medicine uses candles with sea-buckthorn oil for the following, rather delicate diseases:

• hemorrhoids;
• proctitis;
• female colpitis and erosion;
• inflammation and rectal fissure;
• various wounds and abrasions of the anal opening and rectum.

The wide spectrum of action of sea-buckthorn suppositories determines the effective control of various types of harmful organisms and bacteria that often breed in the rectum.

2 How to use sea buckthorn candles

If you have purchased sea-buckthorn candles for hemorrhoid treatment, the instructions are attached and you need to study it well. Rectal suppositories with sea buckthorn have practically no contraindications. The only serious obstacle may be an individual intolerance or an allergy to this plant. Although such phenomena are rare, and most patients can safely use these candles. The instruction recommends the following sequence of application of this drug for hemorrhoids:

1. Before use, empty the contents of the intestine, if this causes problems, you can make an easy enema.
2. After the act of defecation, the anal opening is necessarily washed with running water with a solution of potassium permanganate or pharmacy antibacterial soap.
3. After this procedure, you should thoroughly wash and disinfect your hands.
4. Then one of them is extracted from the plate with suppositories.
5. Candles with sea-buckthorn from hemorrhoids are injected into the rectum through the anal sphincter.

3 Use of suppositories during pregnancy

As mentioned above, this drug has almost no contraindications, so it can be used to treat the vast majority of patients. It's not a secret that during pregnancy a woman feels the joy of future motherhood, but at the same time she is troubled by a lot of problems and troubles, connected both with her own state of health and with the state of her future child. Alas, but very often women who bear fruit, begin to bother many previously dormant ailments, and many chemicals are simply contraindicated during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids occupy one of the first lines in the list of these diseases.

An experienced specialist always puts at the forefront the safety of the use of a drug for fetal development, considering all the risks. Local treatment in this case is the most safe type of medical care. The use of suppositories with sea-buckthorn is a high efficiency of treatment and at the same time a mild and safe effect on the organism of the future mother. The main constituents of suppositories quickly penetrate into the rectal mucosa area, envelop diseased tissues and neutralize burning sensation. As a result - a rapid decline in edema, getting rid of unpleasant and painful sensations.

It's no secret that during pregnancy, many women suffer from constipation. Dry fecal masses can cause the appearance of wounds and cracks in the anus. Sea-buckthorn oil will promote their speedy healing. However, in addition to using these candles, pregnant women should also take care of their diet. The food they eat should contain a lot of fiber, it is so rich in fruits and vegetables. The use of such candles requires constant use of gaskets, since it is quite difficult to wash off sea buckthorn oil from laundry.

Such candles are produced by many pharmaceutical companies. In addition to the sea buckthorn oil, they contain solid fats, glycerin, butylhydroxytoluene and butylhydroxyanisole. The release form is an oval with a rounded end for comfortable penetration.

As a rule, the course of treatment with candles is from 10 days to 2 weeks. If the attending physician considers it appropriate, he can continue this course up to 6 weeks. If we are talking about children aged 6 to 14 years, the usual course for this category of patients is 1 suppository per day. Children over 14 years can use 2 candles. Since these drugs do not contain complex chemical compounds, their price is quite affordable.

4 Traditional recipes

During pregnancy, the female body can react not only to the active substance that is active, but also to the auxiliary substances contained in the preparation. In this case, it is sometimes advisable to make sea-buckthorn candles with your own hands.

For these purposes, pre-washed and dried berries of sea-buckthorn in the amount of 4 tbsp.l.are placed for 5 days in the freezer. After 5 days, berries should be taken and thawed. Do not use any quick defrosting options. The berries must melt themselves. After that, they should be thoroughly softened and filtered until the same oil is formed. The oil must be drained in a glass container and placed in a refrigerator, but not in the freezer. The cake that has remained from the berries is not thrown away, but is dried at room temperature. Then you should get rid of the seeds, and grind the dry skin with a coffee grinder or other kitchen appliances.

The obtained substance and oil are placed in an enameled pan in a water bath and covered with a lid. They should be boiled for at least 3 hours. As a result, you should get a substance that resembles a thick oil in consistency. It should be poured into the appropriate molds and put in a freezer for 18 hours. When the mixture has solidified and has acquired the necessary shape, it is possible to begin treatment of the disease with the candles made by oneself, following the general instructions for their use.

You can also use sea buckthorn oil in the form of compresses. To do this, the tampon is soaked with oil and applied to the anal area 5 times a day. The tampon should be there for at least an hour, and the patient should limit his movements to the maximum. A tampon with butter can be left for the whole night. You can just lubricate the anus with sea buckthorn oil. Complex treatment of hemorrhoids also provides for the internal use of this oil.

If a person wants to buy ready-made sea buckthorn oil in a pharmacy, he needs to carefully read the label, because this drug is produced for both external and internal use. Such things should not be confused. Simultaneous use of sea buckthorn oil for compresses and oral administration, can provide the maximum effect. However, during pregnancy, its use must be agreed with your doctor in advance and carried out such treatment only under his supervision.