Varicose veins of the legs are a pathological expansion of the veins of the lower extremities. It develops as a result of prolonged blood stagnation. It becomes the result of static loads, excessive body weight and can manifest itself during pregnancy. The main patient population is women aged 25 to 55 years or older. In elderly patients, the disease occurs in 85% of cases (severity is determined by the duration of the pathology and the intensity of symptoms).
The problem can only be addressed through medicinal and surgical methods, that is, through classical medicine. Traditional recipes are useful, they cannot be used as monotherapy. In the early stages, it is possible to combat the root cause. In the later stages, only pathological manifestations are eliminated.
The main directions of treatment of varicose veins.
In the fight against varicose veins, the following areas are distinguished:
- Elimination of venous stagnation. It allows you to normalize blood flow to the extremities by stimulating vascular valves. First the treatment problem is solved.
- Normalization of the rheological properties of blood. Often the liquid connective tissue is excessively thick. The goal of treatment is to normalize your fluidity.
- Prevent the development of blood clots. The problem is solved by using the same remedy, since the blood will thin and the likelihood of thromboembolism will decrease.
- Relieve local inflammatory symptoms. Varicose veins in the later stages manifest themselves as mild inflammation. Hence the pain and discomfort.
- Relief of other symptoms (itching, burning, heaviness in the legs) as part of the treatment. Apple cider vinegar, traditional vinegar, etc. are used.
- Relieve swelling locally (occurs due to local venous stagnation and hemodynamic disturbances; there is no point in using diuretics).
Unfortunately, folk treatment will not restore the aesthetic properties of your legs. This is a cosmetic issue. Other folk remedies and recipes are used to eliminate defects.
The most effective recipes for varicose veins in the legs.
Express decoction of nettle against varicose veins in the legs.
The phytocomponents that make up nettle have an anti-inflammatory, phlebotonic effect, normalize blood flow and relieve symptoms. This complex folk remedy is suitable for both systemic treatment and monotherapy of patients with varicose veins in the legs.
To make an express decoction you will need 300 grams of dry plant. You can prepare it yourself (from May to July the plant contains the greatest amount of useful substances), you can buy it at any pharmacy. The raw material is made with boiling water (about 600 ml of liquid). Close the container with a lid and leave for 30-40 minutes.
The folk remedy is filtered and cooled. At the end of production, use the decoction for compresses (150 ml per procedure). Instructions for use: Leave the application for 40-80 minutes. Repeat repeatedly: 3 times a day for a month. Relief occurs after 10 to 12 days. If necessary, it is possible to extend the therapeutic course without restrictions.
Using propolis and bee products to treat varicose veins: a recipe
Bee products have a complex effect on tissues: propolis relieves pain, accelerates blood flow, honey softens itching, eliminates heaviness in the legs, bee venom warms and promotes local dilation of blood vessels. It is best to use all three components for treatment in combination. In the absence of bee venom, snake venom will do.
To prepare a folk remedy, take 15 grams of propolis and pour 50 grams of liquid honey (it is important that it is not candied). Add 5 grams of poison. Mix the ingredients well until smooth. Method: apply to the problem area, lubricate the legs with rubbing movements.
Varicose veins are treated in this way for 15 to 20 days. It is important to maintain the proportions, otherwise chemical burns are possible.
It is strictly prohibited to resort to stinging, as apitherapists advise. Such treatment will cause vascular stenosis and possible anaphylactic shock.
Before using the drug, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist or surgeon.
Use potato juice in the treatment.
Potatoes have anti-inflammatory and phlebotonic effects. It is not suitable for monotherapy due to its small therapeutic range. Fresh tuber juice is used.
You can get the product by using a household juicer or by rubbing the vegetables with a grater. Then the raw materials are passed through cheesecloth or a sieve.
Method: the juice is applied to gauze, applied to the affected area and covered with cellophane or transparent film. Leave on for 6 hours until completely warmed up and symptoms disappear. A longer procedure in the treatment of varicose veins in the legs is not practical.
The duration of the course of treatment is arbitrary, until the general condition is alleviated and the symptoms are relieved. It makes sense to simultaneously use a decoction of nettle to enhance the therapeutic effect.
It is possible to use applications of boiled potatoes. A paste of crushed boiled tuber is applied to the skin. It is important that the medicine is not too hot. Severe vascular stenosis and deterioration of the condition are possible.
Tomato, cabbage and beet juice for treatment.
Such a mixture of vegetables helps to quickly relieve symptoms. It has some phlebotonic effect. It is better to use the remedy as the main one in the fight against the symptomatic component. The etiotropic effect in eliminating varicose veins is minimal.
Recipe: to prepare it, take 1 medium tomato, a glass of cabbage juice and half a glass of beet juice. It is recommended to pass the tomato through a blender, mix the resulting pulp with vegetable juices in the resulting proportion.
Apply the improvised preparation to gauze, completely saturating it with the composition. Apply the application to the veins of the affected legs. The symptoms of varicose veins will disappear after 2 or 3 procedures.
The compress is applied twice a day for 3 to 7 days. Vegetable juice can be consumed internally to enhance the therapeutic effect.
Alcoholic chestnut tincture for varicose veins.
It is prepared independently. Chestnut relieves swelling and normalizes venous flow, so it makes sense to use a folk remedy to eliminate the root cause of the problem.
The preparation is prepared with 300 grams of crushed chestnut fruits (it is better to take the green ones). Add 500 ml of pure medicinal alcohol or pure vodka. Mix well and place in a dark place for 30 days. Shake the container every day for better release of plant nutrients.
Used for applications, method: once a day at night. The duration of the procedure is minimal. Course - 12-20 days. Daily use leads to the rapid elimination of the pathological mechanisms of varicose veins in the legs. It is recommended to use the drug in combination, as it hardly relieves the symptoms.
Essential oils in the treatment of varicose veins in the legs.
It is used as a means to stimulate vascular valves and relieve the main symptoms. It is important not to overdo it with the doses, otherwise burns will occur. Fir and citrus oils are used. The use of others is possible, but is not recommended due to their unstudied effectiveness.
To prepare it, take 3-4 drops of the product, dilute the specified amount of phytotherapy in 70 ml of warm water. Stir well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Method: rub on the affected area with light circular movements until slight heat appears. You cannot cover it with a cloth: the effect will be exactly the opposite.
Apple vinager
Apple cider vinegar has the effect of stimulating the veins and their valves, normalizing the speed of blood flow and warming the tissues. It can be used in concentrated form or after diluting it with warm boiled water.
An application with apple cider vinegar is applied for 15-30 minutes, 2 times a day. The therapeutic effect occurs after 3-4 days. The general course of treatment is 2 weeks. By prior agreement with the treating specialist, longer use (up to a month and a half) is possible.
Apple cider vinegar in concentrated form and apple cider vinegar in diluted form are applied for different times (15 and 30 minutes, respectively).
Acacia tincture against varicose veins.
The therapeutic effect is similar to that of horse chestnut tincture. The foliage and flowers of the plant are used as raw materials for the preparation. The optimal time for collection is May, early June. You have to arrive on time, because flowering lasts about 2 weeks.
Method of preparation of the folk remedy: take equal amounts of the foliage and flowers of the plant and chop. You will need about 100 grams of raw materials (50 grams of each component). Pour 200 milliliters of pure medicinal alcohol or high-quality vodka without additives and flavorings. Put it in a dark container - the medicine is afraid of ultraviolet radiation, put it in a cool place for 2 weeks.
Method: use for application on problem areas. Twice daily. The medication is rubbed into the affected area until a slight warm, tingling sensation is achieved.
Since the drug produces an etiotropic effect, it should be used in combination with vegetable juice for the concomitant elimination of severe clinical caritis of varicose veins of the legs.
Contraindications and precautions.
Not all medications for varicose veins in the legs are equally safe. Efficiency depends on the individual characteristics of the body. There are several recommendations on the use of products to combat varicose veins of the legs described above:
- Nettle is not suitable for use in patients with allergic reactions. Rash, hives, and other immune responses, including anaphylactic shock, may develop.
- Bee products have a greater allergenic potential. They are aggressive. Therefore, the course of treatment must be strictly verified and agreed with the doctor. Prolonged use causes allergies, even if there were none before. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the doses and proportions.
- Vegetable and potato juices are not suitable for long-term oral use. Potatoes reduce the acidity of gastric juice and secondary gastritis may occur. Cabbage, beets and potatoes, on the contrary, cause an increase in the indicator.
- Alcoholic chestnut tincture should not be applied as a compress for more than 25 to 30 minutes. Otherwise, chemical burns may occur.
- Essential oils require precise dosage. Otherwise, burns will appear immediately.
- Apple cider vinegar requires precise dosage to avoid burns and skin damage.
- Acacia tincture should be used in system with other herbal remedies to achieve a greater therapeutic effect.
What recipes are best to avoid?
Many medications presented on the Internet and even in periodicals for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs are unsafe or at least useless. Among them are the following:
- Vinegar in essence form. The bite causes severe burns even in diluted form. It is not used for treatment. It is better to replace it with safe apple cider vinegar.
- Clay. It has no independent therapeutic effect.
- Mustard and mustard plasters. Not used due to excessive heating effect and possibility of burns.
- Pure medicinal alcohol. Not used due to lack of therapeutic effect. It is necessary to add medicinal herbs or their extracts. Ethanol "pulls out" beneficial substances and has an additional warming effect.
Thermal procedures are strictly contraindicated, hot footbaths, baths, saunas or other dubious methods are not allowed. These methods and recipes will not help.
Folk remedies and recipes in the treatment of varicose veins of the legs are used only as aids. The root cause can be addressed at the initial stage of the pathological process and then used as a symptomatic measure. Before using any presented medicine, you should consult with a phlebologist, a surgeon and, if possible, a naturopath specializing in phytotherapy.