Varicose veins are known to be common problem that appear close to the skin’s surface. They usually occur on thighs or on legs and this occur when veins develop weakened walls or poorly functioning valves that helps to regulate blood flow. Generally veins are twisted and enlarged and the reason behind such veins is due to excess pressure on veins while sitting or standing, in fact the heredity also seems to have important role in occurring veins.
These varicose veins are seen often in women and on those people who always work in standing position for long hours. When women have veins while in pregnancy then this condition make the situation more badly because extra strain on legs is pressured. Varicose veins are simply considered as cosmetic problem. This condition can lead to another serious issue known as deep vein thrombosis where it should be treated immediately and it is necessary. However when such veins occur and people can’t bear the pain then they think of some methods to get rid of it like surgery. This can be helpful but it is very much expensive and it will not provide complete relief from the condition. Well in this situation, trying some natural methods can be helpful and using some home remedies to decrease the severity of varicose veins will really help you to decrease the discomfort caused from it. |
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Some Top Home Remedies for Varicose Veins
Horse chestnut
This home remedy is extracted from leaves, bark, flower and the seeds of plant Aesculus hippocastanum which is one of the popular herbal remedies for treating varicose veins along with other circulatory diseases. In this the active ingredient is Aescin that is vasoprotective, preventing the enzymes which harm the walls of blood vessels. Aescin consists of astringent quality that shrinks body tissues and it also shrinks blood vessels. However the vasoconstriction which is attained via the use of horse chestnut is as better as the effect produced by compression stocking. But whatever benefit this herbal remedy has, it is beyond that and horse chestnut has the property of thinning blood which increases and decreases the risk of clot formation in veins. It has an anti-inflammatory action that helps to reduce the pain and swelling in the affected part. |
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper helps to protect walls of blood vessels that is free form radical damage and it also promote collagen formation which keep them healthy. It is rich in vitamin c and flavonoids. But one of the important substance that it contains is capsaicin that has anti-inflammatory, blood thinning properties and analgesic properties. The powder of cayenne pepper can be taken orally to lessen the pain and the inflammation which occurs due to varicose veins. Moreover it can help to prevent blood clots and ulcers. Taking cayenne pepper can increase blood circulation and it brings relief to sore legs. Just take this powder with small doses of half a teaspoon in a cup of water and after that increase it to 1 tablespoon gradually. |
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Pot marigold is known as age-old remedy for all skin problems. Though varicose veins is not a skin problem but it can make dryness, eczema, itching, ulcers and dermatitis. It has an anti-inflammatory property which helps to decrease the pain and inflammation. Pot marigold has an antimicrobial properties that promotes blood circulation and helps to reduce ulcers and boils heal faster. If you want instant relief from varicose veins then make a mixture of petals of petal marigold in boiling water and use it for warm compresses. Even you can soak in warm bath in which a handful of flowers are taken. |
Pine bark extract
Pine bark extract consists of phenolic acids, proanthocyanidins and flavonoids which have number of beneficial effects like reducing the varicose veins along with associated inflammation. This home remedy is extensively studied, especially its proprietary product Pycnogenol that is extracted from bark of French maritime pine. It helps in decreasing blood pressure and also improves blood circulation, even it provide relief from the symptoms of varicose veins like pain and cramps that happen due to standing for long periods. If pine bark extract is taken orally then it can strengthen the walls of blood vessels and recover elasticity by mixing with the structural protein collagen. |
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is one of the best treatment option for varicose veins. This is one of the natural body cleansing product which also improves blood flow and blood circulation. If the blood flows naturally then the swelling and heaviness of varicose veins will automatically reduce to great level. When this herbal remedy is taken internally then it purify the blood as it has detoxifying effect and also clean the blood vessels, thus boosting blood circulation. Just add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to cup of water and then drink it with or without adding raw honey to it. |
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel helps to strengthen blood vessels and is very effective herb which also decrease the symptoms of varicose veins. It is an astringent which also consists gallic acid along with several other oils which helps to lessen the swelling effect and pain of veins. Some herbalist recommend it to take orally but using this herbal remedy is enough to get relief from swelling and pain of varicose veins. It is very helpful in eliminating edema and also provide relief from pain and itching. |
Grape seed extract
Grape seed has a small seeds inside which consists antioxidants substance like linoleic acid, flavonoids and vitamin E. Oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs) are the other sets of antioxidants that has well known vasoprotective properties. All these helps to prevent from radical damage to blood vessels walls. They promote the formation of collagen which is a protein maintaining the elasticity of connective tissues and also strengthens blood vessel walls. Besides it also helps to prevent leakage of fluid from veins. This grape seed can be taken as powdered form or even it can be used as long as its OPC content is 95% or more. |