Your body is composed of numerous veins. The veins are responsible for carrying previously circulated blood throughout the body back to the heart. Because of this, they are a pivotal part of your circulation. If the veins aren’t healthy and functional, or one-way valves within the veins are weak, it can cause excessive pressure to build up in your veins. Since the blood isn’t able to make it to the heart as it should, it ends up pooling inside of your veins and siphoning off deep veins to surface veins that can help to relieve the pressure. These enlarged surface veins are referred to as varicose veins. Things like pregnancy, obesity and sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time can all cause varicose veins to form as well.
While varicose veins might signal a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), this condition is rare but varicose veins can be an indicator of chronic vein insufficiency. At Canada Vein Clinics we make sure to offer full vein scans and diagnoses of vein conditions to help our clients decide on treatments or help them to make life changes. Because of this, you can often treat your varicose veins using any number of different herbal remedies and changing your lifestyle around for the better. To help promote the healing process, check out some of these herbal remedies below.
Horse Chestnut
Not only can horse chestnut treat varicose veins, but it can also treat chronic venous insufficiency. This astringent can help improve blood circulation. Horse chestnut’s main ingredient is aescin. Aescin prevents enzymes from being released, thus helping to protect the capillary walls. It helps with pain and swelling, as well as strengthening of the blood vessel walls.
Aim for 300 milligrams of the extract two times per day. Make sure the extract contains 50 milligrams of aescin. If you are taking any anti-platelet blood-thinning drugs or anticoagulants, you might want to avoid taking this herb. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers need to speak with a physician before using horse chestnut.
Fuller’s Earth Pack
Fuller’s Earth was often used to treat skin issues. Indian folklore refers to the herb as multani mitti. This toner and cleanser is loaded with absorbent properties. The herb contains ample amounts of calcium which work to decrease swelling. Make a paste out of the herb using water and a couple of tablespoons of Fuller’s Earth. Mix it together to form a nice, thick paste.
Apply the paste wherever you are dealing with the varicose veins. Allow the paste to stay on overnight. It will dry after sitting for a few minutes. Once it has dried, you shouldn’t have any problems sleeping with it on. In the morning, wash it off like you normally would any night cream.
Cabbage Poultice
Cabbage is loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, K, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, fiber and sulfur. Because of this, cabbage is a great addition to any diet. Thanks to the presence of sulfur, vitamin K, potassium and vitamin U (more commonly known as S-methylmethionine), cabbage makes a great remedy for those struggling with varicose veins. Since cabbage is packed with sulfur, it helps destroy any ferments in your blood. This helps alleviate ulcers and any surrounding infections. All you need to do is apply the cabbage leaves to the veins and allow them to cure the swelling and pain from the ulcers.
Start by washing the cabbage leaves. Then, chop them as finely as you can. Add in enough water to form a paste. Apply that paste to your varicose veins. Use a linen cloth to wrap around the part of your body where you applied the paste. Beyond holding the paste where you need it to stay, it also allows your skin to breathe. Allow the mixture to sit for a few hours. Then, wash the paste off. Continue repeating the same process a couple of times every day.
Visit a Vein Clinic
If you want sound answers from a leader in the industry, our team of professionals at Canada Vein Clinics can help. We offer an assortment of different treatment options all aimed at helping you take control of your varicose veins. From spider vein removal to sclerotherapy, varicose vein removal, ClariVein treatment and beyond, there is a procedure that is sure to work for your specific condition. You can use the assortment of different herbal remedies above in conjunction with the minimally invasive, effective treatments provided at Canada Vein Clinics to give you the end results you desire.
To find out more about the different options available to you, contact our clinic at 1-888-876-8346 to schedule your consultation with one of our trained professionals. We will work together to come up with a plan of action that is in line with your best interests.
