Homemade Kombucha Suppositories for Use on Hemorrhoids

Kombucha is a fermented tea made by using a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast) also known as a mushroom. The SCOBY, which looks much like a white pancake, is placed in sugary green or black tea. Fermentation then takes place and the by-products are beneficial acids and beneficial bacteria.

It is these by-products that give Kombucha its curative nature as they allow the body to rid itself more rapidly of toxins. Detoxing is an indirect way to cure many ailments and Kombucha is reported to have alleviated problems from Candida to hemorrhoids.

Using Kombucha Suppositories for Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are enlarged tissues around the anus and are thought to be caused by inadequate fiber intake, sitting for prolonged periods of time, strained bowel movements and pregnancy. According to WebMD, most people find that the a critical step in preventing hemorrhoid flare ups is to soften stools and increase their intake of fiber. Enter Kombucha suppositories. They can aid in digestion and relieve constipation, which will most certainly ease symptoms of hemorrhoids, if not cure them completely.

It is important to choose the correct extract for your Kombucha suppositories in order to increase your success of treating hemorrhoids. Make sure you purchase an extract that is 100 percent pure, rich in probiotics, taken from fresh SCOBYs and free from additives and alcohol.

Making Kombucha Suppositories for Use on Hemorrhoids

In addition to Kombucha extract you will need either liquid or solid coconut oil, wax paper and a tray. If your coconut oil is in a solid state you will need to stand it in a bowl of hot water until it becomes liquid before adding your Kombucha extract.

Once your coconut oil is liquid, pour a small amount into a bowl. You will want to ensure that you add small amounts of oil at a time as if you add too much oil at once, you will need to continue adding Kombucha extract and you will either run out or make far too many Kombucha suppositories.

Break open several Kombucha caplets and add them to the coconut oil. The goal is to achieve the consistency bread dough in order to make the mixture malleable. It is important to be aware of the dose of Kombucha extract each Kombucha suppository will have and to not exceed the recommended dosage in each suppository.

Once you have your mixture, form small, bullet or acorn shaped suppositories. Keep one end of the capsule flat and one end pointed. In addition, you will want to pay attention to the size as to not make them too big.

Place the Kombucha suppositories flat side down on a tray lined with wax paper. Put the tray in your refrigerator until the suppositories become hard. Once they harden, you can place them in a glass jar and keep them in the refrigerator.

Application of Kombucha Suppositories

To use one of your Kombucha suppositories, place one between your index finger and thumb and slightly melt the coconut oil. Use this oil to lubricate the opening. Next, push the suppository into the opening with your finger on the flat end.

It is best to administer your Kombucha suppositories at night so that the Kombucha extract has a chance to stay in place before gravity causes it to leave your body.

Important Information Regarding Kombucha Suppositories for Hemorrhoids

It is important to discuss this treatment and all herbal and holistic treatments with a health professional first. Kombucha has never been tested in a laboratory and while its increasing popularity is an indication of its validity, it has not been approved by the FDA as a supplement.