Unfortunately, I am very familiar with varicose veins. And I thought that maybe some of you are familiar with them also and needed to know the best essential oils for varicose veins. So keep reading to find out what you should use to help.
What Is A Varicose Vein
Just in case you are not sure what a varicose vein is. It is a vein that is twisted and swollen, and just below the skin. The blood that is going through the veins starts to pool because the valves (that push the blood through the veins) get weak (if you want to read more about varicose veins, go to the mayo clinic website). The reason that I am very familiar with varicose veins is because I stand most of the day as a retail pharmacist. And this is something that can cause those varicose veins.
Usually varicose veins happen in the legs, due to standing and walking. But varicose veins can pop up anywhere. In fact, hemorrhoids are actually varicose veins just on your rectum. With those veins being swollen, it causes a lot of pain. So I am going to give you an oil blend that has the best essential oils for varicose veins.
Varicose Veins Recipe
I did a lot of research so I could find the best essential oils for varicose veins. There are four oils that you will need to use. And this will really help with the pain and swelling of those veins.
Go to the bottom of this blog post for the recipe. But what you need to do is put 30 drops of each of the four oils into a 10ml roller ball bottle. And then fill the rest with coconut oil. Then you want to roll on your varicose veins twice a day. Here are some roller ball bottles and coconut oil I recommend.
Helichrysum Essential Oil
Anything to do with blood needs helichrysum. And so it helps with the varicose veins because it helps with the blood that pools in those veins. So it is definitely needed for the recipe.
Cypress Essential Oil
Cypress oil is really great at helping with circulation. With this in the blend it will help it will help the blood move through your varicose veins. Cypress oil also helps with restless legs. Go read my blog post if this is also a problem for you.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender is very soothing on the skin. So when you apply to your varicose veins it soothes the pain away. It will really help in the recipe.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon oil is not an oil that you would think of for one of the best essential oils for varicose veins. But it is super helpful because it works as a diuretic. This will help take pressure off those veins.
Varicose Vein Cream
So if you put moisturizing cream on your legs every night. Something that you could do is put the four oils for your varicose veins into some moisturizing cream. So you can help your dry skin along with helping your varicose veins.
Here is some coconut moisturizing cream that you can try out!
As you get older (especially if you stand a lot) those pesky varicose veins pop up. But use this recipe to help with them. If you were interested in any of these oils go to my website.
Vanessa is a Doctor of Pharmacy who champions natural health. She lives with her husband of 18 years as well as her 12 & 15 year old sons. She aspires to encourage moms on their journey to family wellness through holistic health and essential oils.
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