015. Natural treatments : hemorrhages
Health is a fragile balance, and moments when our body loses its integrity—as with bleeding—remind us how vital a swift and correct response is. I have gathered here a selection of remedies from 'nature's pharmacy'—plants rich in tannins and vitamin K—that can support the healing process for minor hemorrhages. I firmly believe nature provides us with invaluable tools, but wisdom also means knowing when to seek professional medical help. This page is your guide to gentle yet effective interventions, straight from the heart of herbal tradition.
HEMORRHAGS
They are characterized by the release of blood from the vessels and the passage into the tissues (internal hemorrhages) or outside (external). For internal ones, a doctor should be called urgently. For mild hemorrhages, especially external ones, plants containing tannins and vitamin K are used, in the form of an infusion and, especially, in the local external treatment through local tampons or poultices.
Cortex Quercus (Oak bark).
Warm poultices with a decoction prepared from 2-3 tablespoons of bark to a cup of water.
Cortex Salicis (Willow bark).
Local tampons and warm poultices with a decoction prepared from 2-3 tablespoons of bark to a cup of water.
Flores et Radix Primulae (Primrose flowers and root).
Warm poultices with an infusion of 1-2 teaspoons of flowers to a cup of water or a decoction of a teaspoon of roots to a cup of water.
Herba Salicariae (purple loosestrife ).
Warm poultices with a decoction prepared from 4 tablespoons of the plant to a cup of water.
For mild internal bleeding, until medical help arrives, the following infusions can be administered internally to the patient:
Folium Plantaginis (Plantain leaf ).
Infusion of one teaspoon of leaves to a cup of water; drink 2 cups a day.
Herba Anserinae (Silverweed ).
Infusion or decoction of one tablespoon of the plant to a cup of water; drink 2 cups a day.
Herba Salicariae (purple loosestrife ).
Infusion of one teaspoon of the plant to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Radix Gei (Wood Avens Root ).
Decoction of 2 teaspoons of roots to a cup of water; drink unsweetened in the morning, on an empty stomach.
Radix Symphyti (Comfrey root ).
Decoction of 1-2 teaspoons of roots to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Folium Urticae (Nettle leaves).
Infusion of a tablespoon of leaves to a cup of water; drink 2-3 cups a day.
Stigmata Maydis (Corn silk).
Infusion of 2 tablespoons to a cup of water; take a tablespoon every 3 hours.
Recipe:
Folium Urticae (Nettle leaves) 30 g
Herba Anserinae (silverweed) 20 g
Herba Salicariae (Purple Loosestrife) 40 g
Stigmata Maydis (Corn silk) 10 g
Infusion (or decoction by boiling for 5 minutes) of a tablespoon of the mixture to a cup of water; drink 2 cups a day, one of which in the morning, on an empty stomach.
For millennia, the healing power of medicinal plants has been the backbone of human health development, serving as the foundation for modern medicine. In this digital era, our mission is to preserve and pass on this valuable knowledge, transforming fragmented historical information into an accessible and well-documented resource. The content on this website is the result of a rigorous synthesis process: the recipes and dosages presented are adapted from clinical studies and recognized reference works. We have selected and validated only information that shows consensus in professional literature, adding our own context and analysis to make this information useful for the modern reader.
Important Note: While nature provides extraordinary resources for supporting health, you must obtain a diagnosis from a licensed physician before choosing any natural treatment. Even when risks are low, any treatment must be approved by the specialist who diagnosed you to ensure it does not conflict with existing medication or pre-existing conditions. Nature supports healing, but only a doctor can correctly identify the illness and provide the appropriate therapeutic guidance.