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Varicose Veins

Also indexed as:Veins (Varicose)
Standing up or sitting down for long spells can cause the veins in your legs to bulge and become more visible. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
SupplementAmountWhy
Butcher’s Broom
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Supplementing with butcher’s broom may be helpful for varicose veins.
Flavonoids
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Taking hydroxyethylrutoside may help reduce the size of varicose veins associated with pregnancy.
Gotu Kola
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Supplementing with gotu kola may be helpful for varicose veins.
Horse Chestnut
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Horse chestnut seed extract can be taken orally or applied topically treat varicose veins.
Proanthocyanidins
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
One trial found that supplementing with proanthocyanidins improved the function of leg veins in people with widespread varicose veins.
Witch Hazel
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Witch hazel may be applied topically to treat varicose veins.
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