The present invention provides an ointment comprising aqueous extract of fig leaves, horse chestnut, artichoke leaves and walnut shells, for the treatment of hemorrhoids a method of manufacturing such an ointment and the use of fig leaves, artichoke leaves or walnut shells for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Preferably, the ointment further comprises lanolin and petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Preferably, the method comprises extracting fig leaves, horse chestnut, artichoke leaves and/or walnut shells using heated water, and admixing thereto lanolin and petroleum jelly (Vaseline) so as to result in the ointment. The ointment preferably further comprises ‘Huile de Cade’.