70% of women would have heavy legs. To overcome these disturbances in venous traffic, there are many natural solutions.
The impression of having a weight to drag on each leg … As soon as temperatures increase, people (especially women for hormonal reasons) who have “heavy” legs suffer. In question, venous traffic disorders. Ideally, you must wear compression socks or socks against this gravity feeling. Natural remedies can also relieve in addition. Tour of the most effective with our medical experts.
“To relieve heavy legs, you have to favor plants rich in flavonoids,, explains Dr. Mareb Bashmilah, pharmacist. They can be used in herbal tea, alone or in combination to combine their effects. “
- Clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of extracts from leaves red vineyard in the treatment of manifestations of venous insufficiency. “The red vine contains flavonoids and a large amount of anthocyanosides, which have vasculoprotctive effects”, specifies the specialist.
- In the India chestnutseeds and bark can have an action on the wall of veins and small blood vessels. “They would also have the ability to reduce edema (swelling) and inflammation. ”
- THE Ginkgo leaves are distinguished by their anticoagulant properties which aim to increase the tone of the veins and reduce the permeability of small vessels. Ginkgo is sometimes offered in the form of a gel to massage the heavy legs. Finally, the Melilot has demonstrated some effectiveness in the treatment of symptoms of venous insufficiency.
- WHO recognizes the traditional use ofHamamelis in the treatment of varicose veins. “Its leaves and bark contain a wide variety of tannins and flavonoids. Substances with vasculoprotective properties.”
- THE petty Contains substances from the Flavonoid family, which have shown properties linked to tone and the elasticity of the veins. “Analyzes have shown some effectiveness on manifestations of venous insufficiency, in particular the feeling of heavy legs.”
“In any case, you must favor a Rich and varied diet with fruits and vegetablesand foods rich in vitamins e (whole cereals, dried fruits) and C (citrus)”, advises the pharmacist. To stimulate blood circulation, you can also consume:
- ginger (in root),
- garlic (raw and fasting),
- Cayenne pepper (not recommended for pregnant women),
- Green tea,
- Goji berries (rich in antioxidants),
- Dark chocolate (70 % cocoa).
“Certain oils essential to decongestive and invigorating virtues will make it possible to relieve the feeling of heavy legs by acting on the venous return”, continues the pharmacist. Among them: the essential oil of cypress (always green), cedar, patchouli, cajeput, lemon or pistachier. “They should be diluted with a vegetable oil and use them in circulatory massage of the tip of the foot, going up towards the calves and the knees, especially in the evening.”
“If veinotonic plants relieve and improve the symptoms, above all, hygieno-dietetic measures should be favored”, Recalls our interlocutor:
- Control one’s weight
- Actively walking on a daily basis (the pressure on the soles of the feet triggers the venous return)
- Doing heels and regular feet rotations to contract the calves if the seated or standing station is extended
- Raise the feet of the bed a few centimeters
- Wearing venous socks or compression stockings
► Contraindications for plants: pregnancy, breastfeeding, Anticoagulant treatments. “In general, an interview with your doctor or pharmacist is preferable before any cure, many drugs can also be responsible for edema or venous traffic disorders.”
► Contraindications for the HE: For the use of essential oils of green cypress and peppermint: “Avoid using them In case of pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in the event of history of estrogen-dependent cancers or mastosus. We will favor external use and diluted at 10%. “ There are many ready -to -use formulas and already diluted such as light legs/organic slimming of Enea Sens (green cypress, cedar, lavandin, helichryse).
Thank you to Dr. Mareb Bashmilah, pharmacist holder, graduated from a phytotherapy and homeopathy and formator for Enea Sens.
