Arshahara Bati

Arshahara Bati contains Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), which has several chemical components, including Chebulin, Chebulagic acid, Chebulinic acid, Arginine, proline etc. It can help shrink swollen hemorrhoid tissue. Its astringent nature also helps stop the bleeding that comes with piles. It can help with constipation too, and constipation is a common trigger for piles.

Piper longum (Pipul) also has several chemical components, including Piperine, Piperlongumine, Piperlonguminine, Myristicin, Safrole, Eugenol, Longamide etc. It is considered a carminative, meaning it can help reduce gas and bloating, and a stomachic, which means it promotes digestion. Better digestion can prevent constipation, a common cause of piles. It can act as a mild laxative, helping to soften stools and make bowel movements easier, so the risk of straining and of piles developing may be lower. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties as well, which could potentially help ease the pain that comes with piles.

Mesua ferrea (Nageshwar) has been found to be effective in improving ano-rectal conditions, and in reducing bleeding and pain in patients with Grade I and II hemorrhoids.