Herbal Remedies for Varicose Veins

Varicose veins is a common disorder. More women than men suffer from this issue. Varicose veins are commonly found in the lower leg area and have a protruding, cordlike appearance. They are blue or purple in color and may even be uncomfortable or painful. While there are a variety of medical treatments that can be used to treat this issue, there are also herbal remedies for varicose veins you might want to try.

A herbal remedy that has been used to treat varicose veins is horse chestnut. Horse chestnut is actually a tree, located in parts of Europe. Horse chestnut extract is used in many parts of Europe for the purposes of treating varicose veins with great success. Because horse chestnut nuts and bark are toxic, it is absolutely crucial to only use horse chestnut seed supplements from trustworthy companies.

Another interesting herbal remedy for varicose veins is violet. Violet contains rutin, which is a compound thought to strengthen the capillaries. Violets and pansies are considered edible flowers and are sometimes used for gourmet cooking. Buckwheat is another food item which is high in rutin, which might be an easier way to get this compound into your body. Many people would rather eat pancakes made with buckwheat rather than snack on flowers. You may be able to find violet extract at the health food store if you're interested in trying it.

Witch hazel is another helpful remedy. While you can brew tea with the witch hazel plant, most people use this herb as an astringent to be applied topically. You can find witch hazel for topical use in most any store next to the rubbing alcohol and peroxide. Do not ingest this form of witch hazel. If you want to use witch hazel internally, ask your local herb shop or health food store for dried witch hazel for tea.

Herbal remedies for varicose veins can help reduce the pain experienced with varicose veins. If you find that herbal remedies alone aren't doing the job, you may need to see a doctor. There are all kinds of modern procedures, including laser surgery, which can eradicate unsightly and painful varicose veins. These procedures can be expensive and may not be covered under certain types of insurance, which is why many people choose go the natural route first.

Copyright 2007 R. O. J. Taylor - All Rights Reserved

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