Varicose veins not only look bad but can cause a great deal of pain. Despite popular assumptions, they can affect both men and women and are not exclusive to the legs.
The veins in our body are busy and with the help of surrounding muscles, pump blood to and from the heart. Against the forces of gravity, the veins in our legs have an even tougher job making them particularly prone to problems.
Leaflet valves in veins prevent blood from flowing backwards and away from the heart. When these valves fail to function, the veins become enlarged and twisted with increased blood flow.
The good news is there are ways to prevent and even reverse the signs of varicose veins that don’t involve invasive surgery. Improving vein valve function can be accomplished topically with a few natural ingredients.
Here are 6 simple and safe varicose vein remedies that you can do in the comfort of your home with minimal cost:
1. Green Clay Ointment
Green clay or illite is an organic material with powerful minerals, iron oxides, and antioxidants which you can find at most health stores.
Simply mix half a cup of green clay with enough water to form a tick paste. Apply this to your legs and feet and leave overnight. To avoid a mess, you can wrap the area in plastic or cloth which will also increase the healing powers.
2. Immersion Baths
In a tub of warm water, add one cup of sea salt and one cup of apple cider vinegar. While bathing, massage your legs with moderate pressure to increase circulation. Repeat this 3 to 4 times a week to alleviate leg pain and calm the irritated muscles around the veins in your legs.
3. Leafy Remedy
This recipe harnesses the power of herbs to soothe and comfort swollen veins. With two litres of water, boil a handful each of mint, chamomile, and laurel leaves for 5 minutes and let cool. Strain and use the solution in routine baths.
Adding sodium bicarbonate to the bath will also increase its effectiveness. Just a tablespoon should suffice.
4. Cream Recipe
This recipe uses the soothing properties of aloe vera and the acidity of apple cider vinegar to facilitate circulation and minimize swelling in veins.
Place one cup of aloe vera, 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, and 1 large carrot into a food processor to blend until it forms a thick paste. Apply the paste to affected areas and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water and repeat daily.
5. Essential Oil Massages
Massages have been shown to minimize the pain and swelling caused by poor blood flow in both muscles and veins. Using essential oils while massaging can further promote circulation.
Here is a list of some of the most effective oils for varicose veins:
Basil
Cypress
Fennel
Helichrysum
Lemon
Orange
Rosemary
Cypress
Fennel
Helichrysum
Lemon
Orange
Rosemary
6. Horse Chestnut Bark Tea
Drinking horse chestnut tea is a great way to heal from the inside out. Boil 50 grams of chestnut bark for 10 minutes in one litre of water.
Studies have shown this bark as having a drastic impact on reducing leg pain and swelling in patients with chronic venous and varicose veins.
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