Many other quack remedies for varicose veins abound. A warm poultice made from the mashed roots of the comfrey (Symphytum officinale) plant is said to offer relief. This herb is rich in allantoin which supposedly accounts for the healing properties of the plant. No controlled studies, however, support this claim. Moreover, comfrey is potentially toxic. It contains small amounts of...

Did you know that most of the problems of the feet are the direct result of poor circulation? A good majority of women are on their feet all day. Even those women who exercise their bodies regularly ignore their feet. This is why many of them develop edema, varicose veins and swelling in their feet. The same applies to diabetic patients who develop diabetic foot problems. The first line of...

A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Normally, these veins do their job like a well oiled pump but sometimes these veins break down, causing the flow of blood to become abnormal. I am sure most of us have, or know someone who has the enlarged, twisted, superficial veins in their lower legs and ankles known as varicose veins. Varicose veins can occur in any part...

Hemorrhoids are a very distressing condition that involve the swelling of the veins of the anus and rectum. They are very similar to varicose veins whereby the veins lose their elasticity and swell and this results in the uncomfortable symptoms of hemorrhoids that may include itching, burning pain and bleeding. In many cases hemorrhoids will respond quickly to the use of herbal...

Varicose Veins Varicose veins are caused due to a minor problem caused by the malfunctioning of the vein valves. It is a rather painful medical condition that can affect the daily life of the patient . Varicose veins are not only physically traumatic but also affect the patient emotionally as it is an embarrassing situation for the patient. Some of the common reasons attributed to the...