Varicose veins are becoming more and more common in the population. There are many reasons for this: from immobility to vascular weakness and heredity. Modern medicine offers many remedies for this disease. But many people prefer folk remedies for varicose veins. How effective they are will be discussed in the article.
Bandages, bandages and wraps
In fact, there are many popular recipes for varicose veins. For a long time people have realized that the real cures for many diseases grow under our feet. And we learned how to use them correctly.
But if the disease has already taken a serious turn, it is still necessary to treat it with traditional methods, and together with them as auxiliary methods, to use the methods of traditional medicine.
Among the alternative methods of treating varicose veins, there are several ways:
- banja
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- coil;
- rubbing;
- tinctures for ingestion;
- fasha;
- pomada bimore;
- applications etc.
Treatment of varicose veins at home means the alternative use of these methods and the simultaneous use.
Grated raw potatoes
It is easy to make a raw potato compress, but it should be fresh. Potatoes should be peeled, washed, ground, then placed on gauze or cloth (which should first be soaked in potato juice) and wrapped around the injured feet. This compress should be held for about four hours.
Tomato
Many people know the recipe for treating varicose veins with unripe tomatoes. There are many positive reviews online, this tool really helps to get rid of varicose veins at home.
You need to get a few green tomatoes, cut each one lengthwise. Put half a tomato on the affected areas, hold until a burning sensation.
Better to be treated this way during the summer - winter tomatoes from the store will bring few benefits.
Then remove and place the other half. Repeat the procedure four times. After two weeks of using this drug, swelling, pain, veins become less visible.
Bee Products
At home, you can treat varicose veins with beekeeping products (propolis, honey). Popular recipes advise to make honey compresses for varicose veins. A layer of honey should be placed on the fabric, then wrapped around the affected foot.
Keep the compress on the first day for two hours, on the second - three, then - four. And then the compress should be left overnight. After 2 weeks of using this medicine, the symptoms of the disease disappear.
Friction and alcohol tincture
In the treatment of varicose veins, rubbing and oral alcohol are also quite effective.
This recipe for rubbing with honey and onion helps with varicose veins:
- Take half a glass of honey, it should be herb.
- Chop two onions.
- Mix honey, onion and grated soap.
- Rub the affected areas of the feet with this mixture, wrap with foil.
- Bandage on top.
In the first run, remove the movie after two hours, in the second - after three, the next day - after four. Then you can leave it overnight. The procedure should be done within ten days to achieve the best possible effect.
There are other effective ways to prevent and treat varicose veins.
Fresh Kalanchoe leaves
Only fresh Kalanchoe leaves are required to prepare the tincture. There should be enough of them to fill a half liter jar. Then you need to fill the raw materials with vodka on top, cork tightly, put in a dark place.
After two weeks, drain and rub the injured leg veins with tincture. This must be done strictly every day, otherwise there will be no result. After a month, the stars will disappear.
Rosemary roots
The pungent-scented roots of this marsh plant also help remove varicose veins. To prepare the tincture, you will need about 3 tablespoons of rosemary root.
They must be rinsed beforehand, pressed and placed in a bottle.
Pour vodka or alcohol, place in a cool place, protected from light for 2 weeks. Then drain, rub the sore feet with this tincture every day for a month. Better to do this before bed. After two weeks, the treatment result will be noticeable.
Green nuts
Unripe green nuts are needed to treat the nuts. They are removed from the tree in late June - early July. Walnuts should be peeled, ground in a coffee grinder or by hand.
Pour 100 grams into a bottle of vodka. It takes ten days to insist on a tightly closed container. Shake the container daily.
They strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, making them strong and flexible, which prevents abnormal expansion or damage.
Tincture can be used both internally and for rubbing. You should drink twenty drops three times a day half an hour before meals. Drink ten days, then rest for the same number of days, then repeat the course.
This medicine strengthens blood vessels well, helps reduce swelling and pain, relieves weight on the legs. It is able to remove spider veins, as well as prevent the appearance of new ones. Rub this foot tincture once a day, preferably before going to bed for a month.
Infusions and decoctions
Treatment with folk remedies involves the use of various decoctions, herbal infusions. There are many such recipes. There are plenty of medicinal herbs that can cure varicose veins.
But before swallowing any of the recipes, it is necessary to consult the attending physician, because these medicinal plants have some contraindications. By using them uncontrollably, you can easily damage your body.
Which plants help with this disease? First of all - horse chestnut. In every reference book there is the same information on how useful this plant is for varicose veins. It is able to strengthen the vascular wall, normalize blood circulation, relieve swelling, relieve pain and cramps.
Looks like a tree with beautiful pink flowers and round prickly fruit. From them, tinctures, decoctions, oils are prepared.
Contraindications to this useful plant:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- hypotension;
- chronic kidney and liver disease;
- age of children;
- hormonal imbalance.
In addition to horse chestnut, other medicinal plants are known for this disease:
- astragalus;
- birches (bark and leaves);
- immortal;
- folje;
- St. John's wort;
- comfrey;
- white acacia;
- delli, etc.
You can suggest other recipes for treating the disease.
Antonov apple infusion
Antonov apples are distinguished for their unique delicate aroma and sour taste. But few know that their infusion can help with this disease. To prepare it, you will need 300 grams of Antonov apples.
You have to peel them, chop them, cut the apples. Along with the peel, the chopped apples should be poured with a liter of water and placed on low heat.
Once the water has boiled, keep it on 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 stomach acidity and a tendency to hypertension.
Decoction of hop
This recipe will require 50 grams of hop cones. They should be poured with half a liter of boiling water, put on fire. After boiling, keep for a few more minutes.
The finished infusion will need to be rubbed into the skin of the feet from foot to knee for 3 months twice a day.
Then remove from heat, drain, cool. Drink a quarter glass twice a day after meals. You can not use this recipe for those suffering from low blood pressure, gastritis, pancreatitis.
Herbal preparations
For the treatment of this disease, collections of some useful herbs are often used. But be sure to check the contraindications before using them.
Some tariffs worth suggesting:
- Take herb with yarrow, raspberry root, plantain, chamomile and horse chestnut in equal proportions. Pour half a liter of boiling water, put on fire. After boiling, remove, allow to infuse overnight. Drink a third of a glass twice a day.
- Horse chestnut, oak bark, birch bark, horse tail, astragalus, immortality, Icelandic moss take in equal proportions, mix, pour a liter of boiling water, insist, drain, cool. Drink a quarter glass 4 times a day.
- Take nettle, yarrow, 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 should be careful about displaying side effects when using these funds. Skin rash or diarrhea may occur. In this case, the intake of herbs should be stopped.
Baths for varicose veins
In addition to using various infusions and rubbing, you can take foot baths. At the same time, decoctions of herbs, various essential oils are added. It is best to add baking soda or apple cider vinegar to the water.
The following herbal bath preparation may be advised:
- hithra;
- horse chestnut; sequence
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- chamomile;
- white willow;
- pelin.
Take herbs in equal amounts, pour a liter of boiling water, insist, drain. Pour into a bath (about 5 liters), lower your feet into it. The water should not be too hot. Hold your feet until the water has cooled completely. Then apply a cured oil.
You can also take baking soda (200 g of baking soda per 20 liters of water), stir and dip your feet in the bath. The procedure should take 20 minutes. You should do it two days in a row, then take a break for a day and repeat.
We must remember that this disease can not be cured only by folk remedies. Be sure to use the medication prescribed by your doctor. Traditional medicine should only help the main treatment. Its advantage is in the minimal number of contraindications.