OPC/ Oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes / and OPC's usefulness in hemorrhoids treatment

Professor Jacques Masquelier of the University of Bordeaux in France patented a method of extracting OPCs from pine bark in 1951 and from grape seeds in 1970.

OPCs help to prevent and relieve conditions of varicosities and hemorrhoidal abscesses,which are characterized with abnormally high capillary permeability and capillary fragility.

Several clinical trials have confirmed the beneficial effects of OPC use in treating vascular disorders and hemorrhoids.

A double-blind study of 50 patients with chronic venous insufficiency manifesting as varicose veins revealed 150 mg proanthocyanidins daily for one month had a more rapid and lasting effect on symptom alleviation than 450 mg daily of diosmin.

OPCs are safe and possess high biological activity without toxicity. There are no known side effect of OPCs use despite decades of their use and research.

Daily dosage depends on individual needs and it is within a range of 50-500mg daily.

Rutin and Rutin's usage in hemorrhoids treatment

Rutin is a flavonoid comprised of the flavonol quercetin and the disaccharide rutinose.

Rutin is found in many plants, especially the buckwheat plant Fagopyrum , the flour of which is used to make pancakes.

Other rich dietary sources of rutin include black tea and apple peels. Rutin exhibits antivaricose action by enhancing capillary stability and normalizing their permeability by strengthening blood vessels and making them less porous.

Rutin has shown a certain anti-inflammatory effect.

Rutin is widely used in Europe as a dietary supplement or medication for prevaricose and varicose states, states after operational extraction of varicose veins, present varicose veins; complications in varicose syndrome; haemorrhoids and their complications.

 Recommended daily dosage for varicose and hemorhoidal diseases is 300mg 2 times daily in the morning and in the evening; for maintenance therapy 300mg daily for a period of 3-4 weeks or longer.

HER and their usage in hemorrhoids treatment

HER (hydroxyethylrutosides) is a standardized mixture of rutinosides found in citrus fruits. HER is semi-synthetic derivative of the flavonoid rutin. HER is considered to exhibit more potent action in comparison with rutin and other citrus bioflavonoids, but this consideration is not experimentally proven.

Tip: Use Vitamin C with bioflavonoids to make bioflavonoid’s curative powers even more effective.

Take any where from 1000 mg to 4000 mg of vitamin C.

If you have problems with your kidneys the intake of higher dossage of Vitamin C (for example above 1000mg daily) is not recommended for prolonged period. In this case please consult with your GP about appropriate dosage.

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