Varicose veins most often affect the lower extremities because they are subjected to enormous stress and are the parts of the body furthest from the heart muscle.Treatment for varicose veins should begin as early as possible.Treatment with folk remedies for varicose veins on the legs is not a replacement for medication and surgical procedures, but helps to improve the patient's condition.How to cure varicose veins of the lower extremities with traditional medicine?This question can only be answered by a comprehensive approach to the problem.
General information about varicose veins
Varicose veins in the legs cause the veins to deform and expand.The causes of this pathology are excessive physical activity, pregnancy, weight gain, congenital pathologies of the vascular system and a sedentary lifestyle.In this case, the venous outflow of blood is disrupted, which leads to a change in the configuration of the veins.
The earliest sign of varicose veins are spider veins that appear in the thigh area.Another early symptom of the disease is the presence of edema.Since edema can be a consequence of various diseases of the cardiovascular and urinary systems, it is necessary to exclude their presence.
The most serious sign of pathology is pain in the lower extremities.It is pulling, painful and often occurs in the evening after prolonged strain on the leg muscles.At night, patients suffer from cramps in the calf muscles and a feeling of heaviness.A clear sign of pathology is the visual identification of changed veins (thickening, nodules, convolutions).
If these symptoms appear, you should contact a phlebologist.He will prescribe treatment and give appropriate recommendations.The treatment of varicose veins with folk remedies should also be discussed with your doctor;You shouldn't self-medicate.Traditional medicine offers more than one method of treating this pathology, but only the attending physician can choose the right option based on diagnostic data and the patient's complaints.Each person has their own individual treatment plan.
Properties that folk remedies should have
Folk remedies for varicose veins on the legs can have both general and local effects.Herbal medicine is very versatile and is used in many areas.But herbs for varicose veins on the legs must have certain properties:
- a folk remedy for varicose veins based on medicinal plants is designed to help improve the condition of the blood vessel walls;
- the medicine is intended to relieve inflammation;
- contain components that thin the blood, as this helps to improve blood circulation in the body;
- a traditional medicine is intended to prevent blood clots from forming;
- The herbs used for varicose veins must have a diuretic effect, which is necessary to reduce tissue swelling.
There are many folk recipes for varicose veins, but they must meet certain requirements in order to be used at home:
- The herbs used to treat varicose veins should not have any negative effects on the body.
- The products are easy to use independently and are easy to prepare.
- The herbal mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for a certain time.
- Folk remedies for the treatment of varicose veins are inexpensive.
Diet therapy
Traditional methods of treating varicose veins are varied, one of which is diet therapy.This type of treatment is a general technique.Patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities are prescribed a specific diet.And before starting the treatment of varicose veins on the legs with folk remedies, it is necessary to adhere to the so-called fasting diet.
Baked goods and confectionery, meat, fish, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks should be excluded from the diet.The diet should consist of fruits and vegetables.Two days later, buckwheat and rice porridge are introduced.
It is recommended to follow this diet for 2 or 3 days every month.
General treatments
To treat varicose veins, general methods (baths, infusions, decoctions, tinctures) are used, which help improve blood circulation and have a positive effect on the body as a whole.
How to treat this disease with baths?First you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications:
- Trophic ulcers.
- Thrombophlebitis.
The baths are either shared baths or foot baths.The water temperature should not exceed 39 degrees (i.e. the hand must be patient when checking the temperature).Take a bath for 30-40 minutes.
Medicinal plants such as chamomile, hazelnut (leaves), pine (shoots), clover, willow and oak (twigs) help against varicose veins.
You can use baking soda to prepare a bath.For a full bath you will need a standard pack of soda, but to prepare a foot bath you will need 6 liters of water and 7-8 tablespoons of soda.
A bath made from willow, duda and chestnut branches as well as thread herbs, chamomile or St. John's wort has a good healing effect.You need to take 0.5 kilograms of branches and boil them for 30 minutes.Then you need to add medicinal herbs (4 packs) to this solution.This medicinal decoction is infused throughout the night.
A bath from willow branches is easy to make;All you need is two handfuls of twigs per three liters of water and boil the mixture for 30 minutes.
Baths for varicose veins of the legs are treated over a long period of time, over several months.
After the bath, we recommend a light stroking massage of the legs, starting from bottom to top.After that, you need to put on compression clothing and put your legs in an elevated position.
We treat varicose veins with folk remedies.Which herbs should you drink?The treatment of varicose veins with herbs is also carried out using dosage forms for oral use.The easiest way to prepare a decoction at home is to use a thermos.It should be strained before use.
The following are used to thin the blood for varicose veins:
- Horse chestnut fruit.You need to take 50 grams of fruit peel and 0.5 liters of vodka.The tincture is kept in a dark place for 14 days.Take a teaspoon of tincture with water before meals.
- Sweet cloverIt dilutes the blood well, but should be used with caution and after consulting a doctor.An infusion or tea can be prepared from this medicinal plant.
- White willow(bark) promotes blood thinning due to the salicin content in the composition.You can make tea from the bark.
Take a soda solution in it.For 200 milliliters of warm water you need a teaspoon of soda.You should drink the solution in the morning and before bed.
Nettle tea.For half a liter of boiling water, take 3 tablespoons of dried nettle leaves.Let the tea steep for 30 - 40 minutes, then you can drink it (80 - 100 milliliters after meals).
Garlic with honey is a good remedy for treating this pathology.Honey – 350 grams and garlic – 250 grams are crushed, mixed and infused for 10 days.Use one tablespoon 30 minutes before meals.
Treatment of varicose veins with local action
In this case, the therapeutic effect is aimed only at pathologically altered veins.At home you can prepare creams, lotions, compresses and ointments.
Various juices are used for treatment:
- Potato juice helps treat ulcers.The potatoes should be grated on a fine grater to create a paste-like mass.This mass is applied to the affected skin areas;A bandage must be placed over it.This compress must be changed every 5 hours.
- Apple cider vinegar helps to improve the tone of the vascular walls;It is applied twice a day (morning and evening) to the areas affected by varicose veins.
- Cabbage juice has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.It is best to apply a leaf of white cabbage to the limb at night.
- Compress with tomatoes.The (necessarily green) tomato is cut into slices, which are used to line the diseased veins.They are fixed to the limb with a bandage.The compress should be changed after 4 hours.
- Lotions with hops.Hop cones in the amount of 1 tablespoon are poured with 200 milliliters of boiling water and infused.Lotions are made from the resulting infusion.
Tinctures to treat varicose veins:
- Alcohol tincture with Kalanchoe.The leaves must be cut off from the plant and kept in the cold for a week.These leaves are then chopped (passed through a meat grinder) and poured with vodka.The composition is infused for seven days.The tincture must be strained and stored in the refrigerator.
- Crushed green walnuts are marinated in olive oil.The composition stays in the sun for 40 days and can then be applied externally.
- Leaves and inflorescences of horse chestnut are brewed like tea with boiling water and compresses are made from them.
- An alcohol tincture with birch buds and white acacia flowers is infused for 7 days.Used for application on diseased skin areas.
You can even make an ointment for varicose veins at home.Herbal medicines in the form of ointments penetrate very well under the skin and eliminate the symptoms of the disease.Fats of animal (chicken) and vegetable (vegetable oils) origin are used as the basis for the production of such a dosage form.Highly concentrated decoctions of medicinal herbs are added to the molten base.Mix all ingredients and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
The following medicinal herbs can be added to the ointment base: chamomile, eucalyptus, lemon balm, fir, celandine, calendula.You can use either one component or a combination of several herbs.
Homemade ointment should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.This product is applied to the skin in a thick layer;it must be rubbed into the skin.On top of the ointment you need to apply special paper (compress) and a bandage.It is more advisable to make such a compress before going to bed.
Contraindications
Alternative treatment also has a sufficient number of contraindications and side effects.If a person suffers from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, he needs to be careful with oral medications.All solutions are quite concentrated and therefore can lead to exacerbation of chronic diseases of the digestive tract.
Natural remedies can lead to the development of allergic reactions (urticaria, Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock).When the first signs of allergy appear, you must stop taking the medication and consult a specialist.
Improper administration or preparation of medications can in some cases lead to poisoning.
Prevention of varicose veins
- Physical education plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of this disease.People prone to developing varicose veins, as well as those with symptoms of the disease, are recommended to exercise in moderation.Walking, running and swimming improve blood circulation.A walk of 3 kilometers or more is an excellent preventative measure in this case.
- Much attention should be paid to nutrition.The diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as foods rich in phosphorus, B vitamins and potassium.Cherries can prevent blood clots from forming, so you should include them in your daily diet.
- Refusal of bad habits and heavy food (fatty, spicy, fried food).
- A contrast shower improves vascular tone.
- Rest your feet and wear comfortable shoes.At the end of the day, the legs should rest;After a contrast shower, your legs should be elevated.