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Don’t Panic Over Hemorrhoids, Here’s a Family Remedy! A kind-hearted netizen (Lucky Angel, QQ: 1046048973): Hello! Over a decade ago, I suffered from severe hemorrhoids. The hospital said surgery was necessary, costing over 2,000 yuan at the time. My husband’s grandfather could reimburse 90% of the cost, but I was too scared to go. Instead, he shared a family remedy passed down by an old comrade: **Ingredients**: Borneol (Bing Pian) and Catechu (Er Cha) in a 1:1 ratio, totaling 3 yuan worth. Grind them into powder and mix with lard. **Usage**: Wash the affected area with warm water, then apply the mixture. For severe cases, apply twice daily, morning and evening. This works for internal, external, and mixed hemorrhoids. At the time, I had mixed hemorrhoids, and after using this remedy, I haven’t had a recurrence in over ten years. A few years ago, my father also had severe hemorrhoids. He spent a lot on medication without improvement, but after I persuaded him to try this remedy, he hasn’t had a recurrence either. However, I have since taken refuge in the Three Jewels and follow the Five Precepts, maintaining a vegetarian diet for several years. I’m unsure what can replace lard in this remedy. I’ve heard that erythromycin ointment can work, but chlortetracycline ointment is even more effective. I’m not well-versed in medical matters, so I hope you can help share this remedy further! I have many more folk remedies to share when I have the time. Amitabha! **Contributor**: Teacher Tong
