Hemorrhoid Remedy Taps Unexpected Source
By Todd Burgin
Since the mid-twentieth century, when its connection to numerous health problems became more widely acknowledged, tobacco has become virtually synonymous with poor health. However, tobacco also has a healing history. Native American tribes, in both North and South America, kept it in their medicine chests for use in treating a variety of ailments. According to cultural literature, the Mayans used tobacco for asthma, insect bites, bowel complaints, fever, skin diseases and urinary ailments. Native American tribes in New England would wash burns with a form of boiled tobacco. Numerous modern studies have indicated that the nicotine in tobacco has anti-inflammatory properties, though it is also powerfully addictive and can be dangerous when used in all but the smallest doses.
Tibbex, a topical hemorrhoid treatment, utilizes a small, controlled amount of all-natural tobacco to reduce the swelling in inflamed tissues. The tobacco is combined with atomic iodine, which acts as an antiseptic, and benzoin, which is often used on minor skin irritations to prevent irritation and infection.
"Our team at Baar Products is focused on providing high quality unique formulas," Bruce Baar, Doctor of Naturopathy (ND), said. "We researched the beneficial historical uses for tobacco and created Tibbex, a product that provides soothing relief to those suffering with hemorrhoids. We are focused on manufacturing products that maximize the body's full healing potential and are very excited to introduce Tibbex, a most unique and effective formula."
Todd Burgin is a freelance writer and editor
