And watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. For a long time, I thought the H in Preparation H stood for Hamamelis . This is the Latin name for witch hazel , the active ingredient in the popular Preparation H Cleansing Pads. Witch hazel is also the active ingredient in Tucks, the commercial pharmaceutical product often recommended for hemorrhoids.
Witch hazel is a soothing, cooling astringent that can help relieve hemorrhoidal pain and itching.
But you really don't have to spend extra for a brand name. Simply make a compress using witch hazel , which is available at pharmacies for a much lower price. Just tuck a fresh compress in place whenever you feel the need for a little soothing. Then forget it's there and go about your business. Aloe gel is astringent and helps heal wounds.