Varicose veins occur when blood leaks back into the vein and collects there, causing the vein to become congested or clogged. This congestion will cause the vein to abnormally enlarge. These enlarged veins can be either varicose veins or spider veins. Herbs that, constrict veins, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and reduce inflammation have a tonic effect on the blood vessels, gradually improving their overall health.
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The two active ingredients in the rhizome, ruscogenin and neoruscogenin, constrict veins, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and reduce inflammation. Approved by German Commission E for chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids.
A traditional treatment for strengthening and toning the veins, horse chestnut is anti-inflammatory and therefore decreases swelling.It is also astringent and tends to reduce bleeding. This herb can be used both internally and topically.
The bark has tonic, narcotic and febrifuge properties and is used in intermittent fevers, given in an infusion of 1 OZ. to the pint, in tablespoonful doses, three or four times daily. As an external application to ulcers, this infusion has also been used with success.
The fruits have been employed in the treatment of rheumatism and neuralgia, and also in rectal complaints and for haemorrhoids.
The active ingredient in witch hazel is a tannin acid derivative called catechol tannin, much like the tannins present in tea. Tannins are vasoconstrictors, they constrict the tiny capillaries and venules below the skin surface.
** Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of herbs have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs. **
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