In order to prepare the infusion, boil the water. Then turn off the fire and put it in a dishwasher. Cover the container with a lid and allow to stay for 10 minutes before use.
Clover
It is a growth that grows in many parts of Europe except for the driest southern areas of the continent. Contains a large number of phenolic acids and flavonoids, which have an anti-inflammatory, strengthening effect of nascent vessels. In any case, bear in mind that the use of clover in large doses can cause drought.
Cypress
Cypress is one of the most common trees of the Mediterranean landscape. In addition, the fruits of the plant - cypress cones - for many centuries are used in the fight against many diseases, including hemorrhoids.
The main effect of this herbal remedy on the circulatory system is to reduce the permeability of the walls of the vessels and the stretching of the veins. For example, many cosmetic products include a cypress cone extract, which improves the blood circulation of the facial vessels, significantly improves the appearance of the skin.
Ginkgo biloba
It is a plant from the East, however, at present, in addition to China and Japan, it is grown in the United States of America and in many European countries. Its properties are especially useful for manifestations of venous insufficiency, since ginkgo biloba is an antioxidant, and in addition, it increases the elasticity and strength of the walls of blood vessels, has anti-inflammatory properties that stimulate blood circulation. For medicinal purposes, an extract is used from the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, which are collected in autumn and dried.
Agrimony
Burdock is a herbaceous plant found throughout Europe. Very suitable for the treatment of varicose ulcers that appear in the ankle area in people suffering from a widening of the veins. As a medicinal raw material, leaves and flowering tops of the buckthorn are used.
Due to the high content of flavonoids the burdock is a cauterizing agent, and also protects the blood vessels and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Chestnut horse, witch hazel and red wine
In addition to the external application, these plants can also be prepared infusions. The latter are shown for all manifestations of venous insufficiency - such as the syndrome of tired legs and varicose veins. In addition, infusions of horse chestnut and witch hazel are also recommended to alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids.
Council for Shark cartilage
Shark cartilage is a product that has become known in recent years due to favorable effects on the human body in certain diseases. In case of venous insufficiency, on the contrary, it is necessary to stop using it or consult a doctor. Shark cartilage delays the formation of blood vessels, which allow the body to increase the circular ability.
Phytotherapy for pregnant women
Many women during pregnancy are very concerned about the appearance of dilated veins. In order to prevent problems associated with venous insufficiency, during the pregnancy, Dr. Alfred Vogel suggests using an infusion prepared from the following medicinal plants, which can be purchased by the vapteke: St. John's wort, yarrow and arnica root. St. John's wort has a wound healing effect, while yarrow prevents veins, and arnica impedes the stagnation of blood.
Medicinal forms on the plant base of oral administration
Until now, the nasal continues to be the main phytotherapeutic agent. However, there are other ways of using natural plant material.
- Decoction: preparation of the decoction is necessary in that case, if the medicinal components are in such parts of the plant, as, for example, the root, bark, stem. To extract useful ingredients in this case, you need to boil the raw material for about 15 minutes.
- Tinctures: these are extracts of plants that result from exposure to the raw material during a certain time of the solvent, which is usually a mixture of alcohol and water.
- Tablets: this is another very common today's remedy. To the vegetable ingredients, colorless substances are added, so that the tablet has the required density.
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