Varicose veins are becoming more common in the population. There are many reasons for this: from immobility to vascular weakness and heredity. Modern medicine offers many remedies against this disorder. But many people prefer folk remedies for varicose veins. How effective they are will be discussed in the article.
Bandages, compresses and wraps
In fact, there are many folk recipes for varicose veins. People have long understood that true cure for many ailments grows under our feet. And we learned to use them properly.
However, if the disease has already taken a serious turn, it is nevertheless necessary to be treated with traditional methods and together with them as auxiliary methods use the methods of traditional medicine.
Among the alternative methods of treating varicose veins are several ways:
- bade;
- wraps;
- rubbing;
- tinctures for ingestion
- compresses;
- herbal ointment;
- applications and so on.
Treatment of varicose veins at home involves both alternative use of these methods and simultaneous use.
Roasted raw potatoes
It is easy to make a raw potato compaction, but it must be fresh. The potatoes should be peeled, washed, grated and then placed on gauze or cloth (which must first be soaked in potato juice) and wrapped around the sore legs. This compaction must be stored for approx. four hours.
Tomato
Many people know the recipe for treating varicose veins with unripe tomatoes. There are many positive reviews on the Internet, this tool really helps in getting rid of varicose veins at home.
You need to take several green tomatoes, cut each lengthwise. Apply half a tomato on the affected areas, holding it until a burning sensation.
It is better to be treated this way in the summer - winter tomatoes from the store give a little advantage.
Remove and then place the other half. Repeat the procedure four times. After two weeks of using this remedy, swelling, pain, veins become less visible.
By-products
At home you can treat varicose veins with beekeeping products (propolis, honey). Folk recipes recommend making honey compresses for varicose veins. A layer of honey should be applied to the fabric and then wrapped around the affected leg.
Hold the compression on the first day for two hours, on the second - three, then - four. And then the compress must be left overnight. After 2 weeks of using this remedy, the symptoms of the disease disappear.
Rubbing and alcohol tinctures
In the treatment of varicose veins, rubbing and alcoholic tinctures taken through the mouth are also quite effective.
This recipe for rubbing with honey and onions helps with varicose veins:
- Take half a glass of honey, it must be herbs.
- Grate two onions.
- Mix honey, onion and grated soap.
- Rub the affected areas of the legs with this mixture, wrap with foil.
- Bandage on top.
Remove the film after two hours on the first run, the second - after three, the next day - after four. Then you can leave it overnight. The procedure must be performed within ten days to achieve the best possible effect.
There are also other effective ways to prevent and treat varicose veins.
Fresh Kalanchoe Blades
Only fresh Kalanchoe leaves are needed to prepare the tincture. There should be enough of them to fill a pint jar. Then fill the ingredients with vodka to the top, cork tightly, place in a dark place.
After two weeks, strain and rub the sore veins in the legs with tincture. This must be done strictly every day, otherwise there will be no result. After a month, the stars disappear.
Rosemary roots
The pungent-smelling roots of this marsh plant also help get rid of varicose veins. To prepare the tincture, you need approx. 3 tablespoons rosemary roots.
They must be pre-rinsed, crushed and placed in a bottle.
Pour with vodka or alcohol, place in a cool place protected from light for 2 weeks. Then set, rub the sore legs with this tincture every day for a month. Better to do this before bedtime. After two weeks, the result of the treatment will be noticeable.
Green Walnuts
Green, unripe walnuts are needed to process walnuts. They are removed from the tree in late June - early July. Nuts must be peeled, ground in a coffee grinder or manually.
Pour 100 grams into a bottle of vodka. It takes ten days to insist in a tightly sealed container. Shake the container every day.
They strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, making them strong and flexible, preventing abnormal expansion or damage.
Tincture can be used both internally and for rubbing. You should drink the twenty drops three times a day half an hour before meals. Drink for ten days, then pause for the same number of days, then repeat the course.
This remedy strengthens blood vessels well, helps reduce swelling and pain, relieves heaviness in the legs. It is able to remove spider veins as well as prevent the appearance of new ones. Rub this tincture of the legs once a day, preferably before going to bed for a month.
Infusions and decoctions
Treatment with folk medicine involves the use of various decoctions, herbal supplements. There are many such recipes. There are quite a few medicinal herbs that can cure varicose veins.
But before consuming any of the recipes, it is necessary to consult the attending physician, because these medicinal herbs have some contraindications. Using them uncontrollably can easily damage your body.
Which herbs help with this disorder? First of all - horse chestnut. Every reference book contains the same information about how useful this plant is for varicose veins. It can strengthen the vessel wall, normalize blood circulation, relieve swelling, reduce pain and cramps.
It looks like a tree with beautiful pink flowers and round prickly fruits. From them are made tinctures, decoctions, ointments.
Contraindications to this beneficial plant:
- pregnancy and lactation
- hypotension;
- chronic kidney and liver disease
- age of children
- hormonal imbalance.
In addition to horse chestnut, other medicinal plants for this disease are known:
- astragalus;
- birch (bark and leaves);
- immortelle;
- verbena;
- comfrey;
- white acacia;
- plantain and others.
You can suggest other recipes for treating the disease.
Infusion of Antonov apples
Antonov apples are characterized by their delicate unique aroma and sour taste. But few know that the infusion of them can help with this disorder. To prepare it, you need 300 grams of Antonov apples.You have to peel them, chop them, cut the apples. Along with the peel, chopped apples should be poured with a liter of water and put on low heat.
Once the water has boiled, hold the fire for another 20 minutes. Then cool, take half a cup of infusion three times before eating. A contraindication to taking this recipe is an increased acidity in the stomach and a tendency to hypertension.
Hopafkog
This recipe calls for 50 grams of hop cones. They must be poured with half a liter of boiling water and turned on. After boiling, store a few more minutes.
The finished infusion should be rubbed into the bone skin from foot to knee for 3 months twice daily.
Then remove from heat, drain, cool. Drink a quarter glass twice a day after meals. You can not use this recipe for those who suffer from low blood pressure, gastritis, pancreatitis.
Herbal preparations
For the treatment of this disorder, collections of several useful herbs are often used. But be sure to check the contraindications before using them.
More Suggested Fees:
- Take herbs of yarrow, raspberry root, plantain, chamomile, horse chestnut in equal proportions. Pour half a liter of boiling water, set it on fire. After boiling, remove it and let it infuse overnight. Drink a third of a glass twice a day.
- Horse chestnut, oak bark, birch bark, horseradish, astragalus, immortelle, Icelandic moss take in equal amounts, mix, pour a liter of boiling water, insist, strain, cool. Drink a quarter glass 4 times a day.
- Take stinging nettle, red flower, St. John's wort, marshmallow root in equal amounts, pour a liter of boiling water, insist. Strain, drink half a glass after meals four times a day.
These recipes should be used for a month, then take a break. After that you can repeat the course. However, you must be careful with the manifestation of side effects when using these drugs. Skin rash or diarrhea may occur. In this case, the intake of herbs should be stopped.
Bath for varicose veins
In addition to using various infusions and rubbing, you can also make foot baths. At the same time add decoction of herbs, various essential oils. It is good to add baking powder or apple cider vinegar to the water.
The following herbal bath preparation is recommended:
- stinging nettle;
- horse chestnut;
- sequence; chamomile;
- white arrow;
- malurt.
Take herbs in equal amounts, pour a liter of boiling water, insist, strain. Pour into a bathtub (approx. 5 liters), lower your feet into it. The water should not be very hot. Keep your feet until the water cools down completely. Then apply a medical ointment.
You can also take a bath with baking soda (200 g baking soda to 20 liters of water), stir and immerse your feet in the bath. The procedure should take 20 minutes. You need to do this two days in a row, then take a break for one day and repeat.
It must be remembered that this disease can not only be cured with folk medicine. Be sure to use the medicines prescribed by your doctor. Traditional medicine should only help the main treatment. Its advantage is at least a number of contraindications.