Good apple cider vinegar should be in the "mother of vinegar" form, which offers the most health benefits. Due to its high acid content, it should be diluted before consumption. Some people find that apple cider vinegar can provide great relief when taken in small doses after every meal. Others find that soaking the affected area in a basin of warm, diluted apple cider vinegar can provide relief for pain and itchiness. Some people prefer to use it as a compress rather than soaking in it.

Relief for bleeding hemorrhoids can also be found in grape seed oil or extract. Grape seed oil is commonly used in salad dressings, marinades, baking as well as in wine making.

Grape seed oil is very rich in Vitamin E (about 0.8 to 1.2g/kg), Vitamin C, beta carotene and various antioxidants. All these nutrients help in relieving the pain and inflammation of bleeding hemorrhoids. Some researchers have found that grape seed oil contains natural steroids such as campesterol, beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol. This works like the topical steroid cream sold over the counter, but without the side effects.

Another natural hemorrhoid relief option is yarrow. Yarrow is also known as nosebleed plant and is a natural astringent. Yarrow has a long history as a powerful herb used for healing wounds and cuts. It is also traditionally used to stop bleeding fast.

This herb contains isovaleric acid, salicylic acid, asparagin, sterols, flavonoids, bitters and tannins which are beneficial in treating inflammation such as piles. Yarrow can be taken either internally or externally. The most effective part of the plant is the flowering part which is rich in chemicals beneficial for various allergenic and mucosal problems.

These natural hemorrhoid relief options are not meant for long term treatment. They are known to provide relief for bleeding hemorrhoids for some people. For long term natural or herbal remedies for hemorrhoids, read our Best Hemorrhoid Treatments page.