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HORSE CHESTNUT

(Aesculus hippocastanum)

It is said to help strengthen the walls of the blood vessels, prevent veins from softening or bulging, reduces inflammation, stimulates the regeneration of damaged veins.

Reported is marked change in the swelling of the lower legs after taking 50 milligrams of aescin twice a day for a length of 12 weeks.

 

GINGKO BILOBA 

(Ginkgo Biloba)

Contains active ingredients that help strengthen the tissues of the artery or vein walls. Some herbalists recommended the dosage of 40 milligrams three times a day.

 

GOTU KOLA

(Centella asiatica)

Recommended by herbalists as a natural treatment for disorders that involve connective tissue swelling. Improvements in vein tone was shown though ultrasound exam.  Increases antioxidant supply in damaged areas and increases blood flow.

 

BUTCHER’S BROOM 

(Ruscus aculeatus L.)

Inhibits enzymes in the body that degrade the tissue and building blocks of veins.  Helps ‘beef up’ smaller blood vessels, making them less permeable so that fluid does not leak into the surrounding tissue of the legs.

 

WITCH HAZEL

(Hamamelis virginiana)

Helps reduce swelling and the appearance of the spider veins.