Herbal remedies for spider veins

 

There are numerous remedies for treating those annoying little spider veins, those small little varicose veins that are just beneath the skin’s surface, are usually harmless. Although harmless, those who have them feel their spider veins are unattractive, and even ugly.

These tiny red, blue, or purple veins appear on the thighs, and lower legs. They occur when the veins dilate and their valves in the vein which normally prevent blood from flowing backward, are not working properly. Blood gathers in the veins causing them to bulge- this is happening because of the burden on the legs, from standing for long periods of time or sitting with the legs crossed.

Spider veins do not cause pain like varicose veins but they can make the legs feel tired or heavy. There are many herbal supplements as well as medicinal teas that can be used to help treat spider veins. These natural remedies can help with circulation.

The following herbs can help repair and prevent vein damage and improve blood flow and lower the risk of spider veins developing.  Horse chestnut, Butcher’s Broom, Bilberry, Hawthorn, Yarrow, St John’s Wort, and Gotu Kola are excellent to use along with   chickweed- which dissolves plaque from the veins.

Medicinal teas such as- Hibiscus flowers, raspberry and blackberry leaves along with hawthorn leaves will help as they contain flavonoids which improve the veins.

Cold water footbaths, along with herbal remedies improve circulation in the legs and fight spider veins. The cold will contract the dilated veins and helps to allow the blood to flow and elevating your legs will encourage blood flow.

Always check with your doctor before taking any herbal supplements.