Herbs Used for Varicose veins

Broom, Butcher's * Cypress * Ginkgo biloba * Grapes * Horse Chestnut * Jiaogulan * Lemon * Rue * Witch Hazel * Wood Betony *

Broom, Butcher's For: Varicose veins, hemorrhoids
Profile	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. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Cypress For: Varicose Veins
Profile	Its astringent and styptic qualities make it useful externally for oily skin and varicose veins. Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)

Ginkgo Biloba For: Vein tonic
Profile	Ginkgo has a tonic effect on the blood vessels, gradually improving their overall health. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Horse Chestnut For: Varicose veins
Profile	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. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Horse Chestnut For: Vein Health, Fevers, rheumatism and neuralgia
Profile	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. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Volume 2 (1931)

Rue For: Improve Eyesight, Varicose Veins
Profile	Rue has been used thoughout history to improve eyesight, Italians used the fresh leaf in salads and as a flavoring for grappa (grape liqeur). Rue contains rutin, a constituent that strengthens capillaries and improves blood flow. This action helps improve vision, and is also useful for preventing and easing varicose veins. Stacey Chillemi, Michael Chillemi. The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body. (2007),

Witch Hazel For: Varicose Veins
Profile	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.

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