Varicose veins are the manifestation of an important disturbance to the venous circulation of the lower limbs .
The vessels appear as evident dilatations with dark greenish protrusions and may be more or less extensive and curved.
It can only affect the saphenous vein, which runs along the whole leg or also include collateral veins.
The causes are many: familiarity, orthostatic posture (standing up for very long periods), body weight, circulatory deficit.
We see 6 natural remedies that can be of help to those who accuse this disorder or even to prevent it in case of familiar familiarity.
1. Horse chestnut for varicose veins
Horse Chestnut is a remedy whose buds, seeds and bark are rich in tannins, escin and flavonoids, useful principles to counteract venous laxity, strengthen blood vessel walls and promote venous return.
Horse chestnut is indicated in case of varicose veins, capillary fragility, hemorrhoids, lymphatic stagnation, cellulite . On the market we can find it in dry extract and in gemmoderivato.
Contraindications : it is always good to ask the doctor's advice, as this remedy has some contraindications : it must not be taken in fact in case of renal insufficiency, heart failure, ulcer, pregnancy and lactation.
How to use : the horse chestnut is also used in the preparation of gels for external use, often in synergy with the Centella Asiatica and Rusco, to be applied on the legs, from the bottom upwards to favor the venous circulation, the drainage of lymphatic stagnation and relief for ankles and calves.
2. Butcher's broom for varicose veins
Rusco is known by the most common name of butcher's broom and the rhizome and root is used for herbal purposes .
The ruscus is rich in tannins, flavonoids, saponins, which play an anti-inflammatory, phlebotonic, astringent action .
Thanks to ruscogenin it is an effective remedy for orthostatic hypotension, that is venous fragility due to a posture that provides long hours of standing activity.
The ruscus is therefore indicated to counteract varicose veins, swollen and hardened legs, cramps, hemorrhoids .
Contraindications : unlike horse chestnut, it has no contraindications or interaction, although it is always recommended not to use them during pregnancy and lactation .
Directions for use : on the market we can find it in homeopathic remedies, standardized dry extracts, and in soothing gel ointments for external use .
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3. Red vine for varicose veins
The red vine is a powerful anti-inflammatory remedy for all our circulatory system. Its leaves are rich in flavonoids, the seeds and peel of the berries have a contribution of anthocyanidins that perform a vasoconstrictor, phlebotonic, inflammatory inflammation of the veins, of the lymphatic vessels. The red vine is indicated in case of varicose veins, edemas, capillary fragility, couperose, hemorrhoids.
Contraindications : even the red vine is a safe remedy that has not shown contraindications, but as always I suggest not taking it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How to use : On the market we can find it in dry extract or in hydroalcoholic extract.
4. Centella asiatica for varicose veins
Centella is a remedy often known for its draining action against the stagnation of cellulite, but it is also an effective phlebotonic .
Thanks to its triterpenes, and flavonoids, the centella is able to stimulate the production of collagen to make tissues and vessels more elastic.
It stimulates the micro and the macro venous circulation, tones the veins, deflates the legs and ankles, mobilizes the stagnation of liquids.
It is indicated to combat varicose veins, phlebitis, capillary fragility, cellulite.
How to use: we can take it comfortably in a titrated dry extract .
5. OPC for varicose veins
OPCs, otherwise called oligomeric proanthocyanidins, are part of the large family of bioflavonoids, therefore with antioxidant properties, and protective of micro and macro venous circulation, therefore particularly indicated in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins.
The OPCs are found in extracts of Maritime Pine bark, in the aforementioned Red Vine, in particular in grape seeds, in Blackberry berries and in Cypress berries.
The property of OPCs is to favor the formation of collagen micro-fibrils, and to slow down the degeneration of elastin, fundamental protein elements for the well-being of tissues, bones, cartilages, veins and arteries.
They are therefore indicated for those who suffer from venous insufficiency, fragility of capillaries, edemas, hemorrhoids, suspected or overt varicose veins .
How to use : on the market we can find supplements in the form of capsules for a daily intake of 180 mg of OPC, generally of grape seeds and extracts of maritime pine.
6. Cypress essential oil for varicose veins
And why not create a beauty treatment for our legs? In synergy with the remedies we have discussed, we can combine a daily massage to do in the morning before leaving home and in the evening after a shower .
In a light carrier oil like sesame oil we melt 5 drops of cypress essential oil and mix well; we can prepare this mixture in time and let it rest in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
We perform a leg massage while lying on the bed and starting from the feet and ankle we go up towards the knee and from the popliteal fossa (behind the knee) we massage the inner thighs and thighs. We also try to keep the raised legs for a while, perhaps leaning against the headboard or the wall, in this way we help the physiological venous return, we help to relax both the muscles and the circulation.
Those who suffer from varicose veins will have a great benefit, as they will feel a pleasant sensation of strength, firmness and lightness of the part.
