Varicose vein disease is one of the most common human ailments, affecting mainly the lower extremities and the rectum. As a result of hard physical labor, lifting and moving weights, prolonged stay on legs, as well as wearing shoes with high uncomfortable heels, the first symptoms of this disease appear. These include premature fatigue and heaviness in the legs, numbness, swelling, night cramps, the appearance of a network of blood vessels on the surface of the skin, burning and redness.
Over time, the disease progresses, swelling of the lower extremities intensifies and pain sensations increase. At a late stage, if you do not visit a phlebologist, blood clots form on the walls of venous vessels, a serious complication arises - thrombophlebitis of the saphenous and deep veins, accompanied by trophic ulcers. The appearance of enlarged veins or venous nodes above the surface of the skin requires an immediate visit to a surgeon-phlebologist, since delaying the treatment process can lead to negative consequences.
At the initial stage of varicose veins, when many perceive dilated veins only as an unfortunate cosmetic defect, alternative treatments for varicose veins give a good result. Often, their use is justified in a later period, together with conservative treatment and even after the operation, in order to prevent the formation of blood clots in the veins.
Prescriptions for treating this disease have come to us from the depths of centuries and are traditionally divided into two types: applied externally and internally. Applications and compresses with various ointments and mixtures belong to the first form, and decoctions and tinctures to the second. Both types are aimed at strengthening the walls of blood vessels and improving venous circulation.
Horse chestnut has long been considered one of the main favorites of the "grandmother's pharmacy" for the treatment of varicose veins . Only 30 drops of fresh juice of the flowers of the plant were taken three times a day, with the addition of 1 tbsp. boiled water.
The treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities is effective in combination with foot baths with a decoction of dried and crushed flower pyramids or horse chestnut fruit balls. Pour 50 g of prepared raw materials with a liter of boiling water and boil for 30 minutes, then filter through cheesecloth and squeeze. Add this broth to the foot bath with 2-3 liters of warm water.
Folk remedies for treating varicose veins include the use of decoctions from this miracle plant inside. To do this, crush 5 g of fruits and leaves of horse chestnut in a mortar, pour 250 ml of boiling water and boil for half an hour. The finished broth is filtered in hot form and refilled with boiled water to the original amount (250 ml). According to one art. l decoction after meals is taken in the first couple of days, starting from the third day and then - increase daily intake up to three times. This treatment for varicose veins is from two weeks to two months.
Tincture of horse chestnut from fruits or flowers for alcohol will help to forget about the manifestations of an insidious disease for a long time. Fifty grams of the plant (flowers or fruits), pour 0.5 liters of vodka and leave the tincture in a dark or shaded place for a couple of weeks. Shake it once a day. We take the ready-made infusion 15 minutes before eating food, three times a day (30 drops per 1 tablespoon of cool water). If this tincture is taken regularly, for a course of one to two months, then veins and capillaries are significantly strengthened, blood coagulation is normalized. This tincture not only softens blood clots, but also contributes to their gradual resorption.
Other folk remedies for treating varicose veins are used externally in the form of ointments and alcohol compresses. So, for example, chopped white garlic, mixed in a 1: 2 ratio with butter, is applied to a sore spot, which is wrapped in parchment, wrapped in a scarf. Such a compress is left overnight.
Treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities with the help of tinctures of Kalanchoe is popular. Cut the washed leaves of this plant into a liter jar to its half, then fill with a 70% alcohol solution to the top. Leave the tincture for 14 days in a dark or dark place, shake it every day. Lubricate the feet with the finished tincture before bedtime.
The veins attached to them for 4-5 hours are good for calming: grated fresh potatoes, cabbage leaves, slices of green and ripe tomatoes.
Folk remedies for treating varicose veins are considered effective, but, first of all, you need to contact a phlebologist. Only a combination of traditional "grandmother's" recipes and modern medicines will help to successfully cope with insidious varicose veins.