Natural blend may soothe hemorrhoid pain, study finds
NCT ID NCT06705777
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed study tested a tablet containing horse chestnut, smartweed, sarsaparilla, and rutin in 120 adults with mild to moderate hemorrhoids. Over 60 days, researchers measured changes in symptoms like pain, bleeding, and itching using a symptom score. The goal was to see if this herbal combination could improve comfort and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A combination of horse chestnut, smartweed, sarsaparilla, and rutin in tablet form
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural option to ease hemorrhoid symptoms like pain, itching, and bleeding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with 120 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Herbal supplements can have side effects or interact with other medications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro Universitário Serra dos Órgãos - UNIFESO
Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, 25964004, Brazil
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