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7 plants and 4 natural remedies to treat varicose veins and hemorrhoids

Varicose veins are inflamed blood vessels that prevent blood from returning properly to the heart, which in medicine is known as venous insufficiency. They are produced in the superficial veins of the skin, especially in the legs and specifically in the calves.

As those who suffer from varicose veins know, they cause more or less annoying or painful symptoms: heaviness, cramps, swollen ankles, itching and discoloration of the skin.

Another no less common venous disorder are hemorrhoids. The main symptoms are blood loss, stinging and intense itching. 60% of cases can be corrected with certain habits or with clinical treatment.

certain medicinal plants They may not be able to replace surgery, but they provide effective support to alleviate symptoms and facilitate venous return when the problem is not very advanced.

Let’s first see the most common causes of varicose veins and hemorrhoids, in order to prevent them, and then which are the most effective plants for this type of circulatory disorders, along with natural formulas and home remedies that can help.

The most frequent causes of varicose veins and hemorrhoids

It is estimated that one in four women suffers to some degree from these dilations of the superficial veins that appear when the return venous system is not working properly and the blood, therefore, cannot return to the heart. occurs then a stagnation in the veins.

exist small, fine varicose veins in the form of red cobwebs; other subcutaneous, thicker, that cause heavy limbsand large and varicose veins, which are usually painful and can cause thrombosis. When varicose veins occur in the rectum, we speak of hemorrhoids.

In a significant percentage they have a genetic explanation but sedentary lifestyle, diet or hormonal changes also have an impact.

In addition to hereditary factors, they are linked to irritations due to diarrhea, constipation and passing sitting or standing for a long time.

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For this reason the first step to fight against varicose veins and hemorrhoids is do exercise as far as possible, walk regularly, wear a fiber-rich diet and generously hydrated.

The clinical treatments they go through conventional surgery, the hemodynamic conservation technique and sclerotherapy.

7 plants to treat varicose veins and hemorrhoids

The medicinal plants they can be of great help to improve symptoms, especially those that facilitate venous return. These are plants with avenotonic, astringent, healing and vasoprotective action not inconsiderable, among which horse chestnut, red vine, witch hazel, ginkgo and cypress stand out.

Other widely used are butcher’s broom, melilot or yarrow, with which you can prepare some of the natural remedies that you will find below.

1. Horse chestnut

The main virtues of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) are their venotonic, vasoconstrictor and anti-inflammatory actions. Escin and esculin are the substances that give it a great capacity to promote peripheral blood flow and prevent its stagnation.

It is indicated in cases of varicose veins and capillary fragility, tingling and cramps, numbness, hemorrhoids and fluid retention, among other problems.

The horse chestnut is used internally and externally. Internally it is taken in decoction of the seeds or bark, in infusion of the leaves, in liquid extract of it alone or with other plants and in capsules. Externally, the decoction is applied in seat washes or scrubs.

2. Red vine

From the vine (Vitis vinifera) the leaves are used, rich in flavonoids and tannins. They are applied in sitz baths to improve circulation and promote venous return.

3. Witch hazel

The leaves are of the European hazel (Corylus avellana) or the American, witch hazel or witch hazel (witch hazel virginiana), also stand out for their richness in tannins and flavonoids, which gives them a powerful local astringent, healing and hemostatic effect.

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By strengthening the walls of the veins, they activate the flow of blood through them. They are taken as an infusion or applied in sitz baths in long-range treatments to help eliminate varicose veins, phlebitis and hemorrhoids. You can find ointments and creams that contain them.

4. Ginkgo

The ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) is also a effective vein tonic and adds an effect as a peripheral vasodilator. It is applied in partial baths and taken as an infusion, in drops of liquid extract or in topical creams.

5. Cypress

The stout cones of the cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) are a prodigious herbal remedy for venous insufficiency. They exert a remarkable analgesic, anti-inflammatory and astringent action, useful for treating painful varicose veins and hemorrhoids, as well as edema.

It is especially useful in pregnancy and postmenopause.

The essential oil and ointments and suppositories with cypress are also marketed.

Its false fruits or galbules, preferably applied externally in washes or baths, reduce inflammation and stimulate blood circulation.

Properties

HaemostaticAntihemorrhagicAstringentVenotonicAnalgesicAntiviralHealing

how to take it

In decoction, tincture and liquid extract for internal use, decoction for external use, and essential oil.

6. Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)

The fruits of the black currant increase capillary resistance and combat venous insufficiency in the extremities and the eye.

They also contribute their astringent, hemostatic and vitamin virtues.

Properties

HemostaticVasoprotectiveAnti-inflammatoryCirculatory stimulantDiuretic

how to take it

In infusion, the essential oil in external use, syrup and liquid extract.

7. Clover (Melilotus officinalis)

Also the melilotproves useful in these same cases and It acts as a venotonic, anticoagulant and vasoprotective.

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Helps treat varicose veins, phlebitis and hemorrhoids, as prevent thromboembolism.

Properties

Venous tonicVasoprotectiveAnticoagulantDiureticAnti-inflammatorySedative.

how to take it

In infusion, tincture, liquid extract, capsules, creams and glycolic extracts.

Infusion for varicose veins and tired legs

With ginkgo, witch hazel, butcher’s broom root and star anise in equal parts, a very useful infusion is obtained for improve the symptoms of varicose veins, phlebitis and hemorrhoids. To prepare it:

Separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture for every pint of water. Boil the herbs in the water for two minutes. Let stand, strain and drink during the day.

You can use it to make sitz baths (in case of hemorrhoids) or leg massages adding yarrow, cypress galbules and horse chestnut seed, but without the anise, in higher quantities (20 g of each per liter of water).

4 home remedies for circulation

You have more natural options to deal with venous problems:

Sitz bath or wash. It is ideal for varicose veins or heavy legs. With bay leaf, yarrow, chamomile, mint –a handful of each– and a pinch of baking soda: Bring everything to a boil and filter.Clover compresses. With a very concentrated infusion of this plant of vasoconstrictive and venotonic properties, compresses are soaked and cold applied to the painful area. They tone the veins.Witch hazel lotion with essences. Mix 40 ml of witch hazel, 20 ml of almond oil and 5 ml of cypress and mint essential oil. Shake and apply to massage on the legs. Drains, relieves and reduces inflammation.blueberries. A good habit is to take one level tablespoon of dried cranberries a day. Its pigments, anthocyanins, improve peripheral circulation.

Consulting: JM Teixé, herbalist at Manantial de Salud

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