Varicose Veins, Honey and Calendula
April 7, 2010 at 1:24 pm healthytwo Leave a comment
Varicose veins can be unsightly as well as painful. Medical treatments can be unpleasant as well. Some natural solutions that can help relieve some of the pain, swelling and increase the strength and flexibility of the veins are shown here.
Dr Jarvis of ‘Switchel’fame (Switchel is a mixture of honey and vinegar in a tea like mixture) suggest putting undiluted cider vinegar on the affected area in the morning and at night. Drinking Switchel (vinegar and honey) daily will also help with the varicose veins. It may take several weeks to see the results, so persist.
A poultice of cod liver oil and honey – wrap the affected area with this inside a bandage and leave overnight. Do not wrap the bandage too tightly.
Make a compress of marigold (calendula) and place over the varicose veins or spider veins. Use the herb marigold or a calendula ointment. You can make your own. You can even take the flowers of the calendula officianis (marigold) and place them on your varicose veins to great benefit.
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