Hemorrhoids are the bane of many people’s lives. But a variety of hemorrhoid treatment are available. If you’d like to take an alternative approach to hemorrhoid treatment and avoid the traditional methods employed in Western medicine, why not take an Old Wives’s Tale approach. Old Wives’s Tales are often considered nothing but fallacy but the remedy suggested for hemorrhoids seem to work. This remedy involves oak bark shavings, which can be purchased from a pharmacy or health store. Boil these shavings in one liter of water per 50g of oak bark for three minutes, then steep for another 30. Once the concoction has cooled and is comfortably lukewarm, soaked the affected area by sitting in a shallow basin or by soaking a pad in the solution and applying a compress for 25 minutes. This method works because it reduces swelling, increasing healing blood circulation. This method usually takes a few days before the effects are noticeable. If this approach to hemorrhoid treatment does not alleviate symptoms, always seek medical advice from a professional.