By Carol Stack

Those unattractive, annoying little blue veins that can reside just under the surface of the skin are known as varicose veins or spider veins. Blue or sometimes purple in color, they form clusters, especially on the legs. Embarrassing and unsightly (and hard to remove without surgical procedures, at least as far as conventional medicine is concerned), they are something that no one wants.

Natural remedies for varicose veins exist which can reduce the severity of the veins. Rather than just hide the symptoms, herbal supplements can address the root of the problem. Basically, by improving overall health of the circulatory system and its veins, this problem can be banished. There are natural remedies which work by increasing circulation and strengthening the veins.

An extract made from the Japanese pagoda tree is one of the better known herbal supplements for spider veins, having been in use since the sixties. The extract is known to have good results in increasing the strength and flexibility of veins while reducing inflammation. This extract has also been demonstrated to reduce the pooling of blood in the legs and improve circulation.

A useful herbal supplement for spider veins is horse chestnut extract. This herbal supplement can actually repair damage to veins, as well as improving the overall strength and physical resilience of the circulatory system. Used for some time now, this is a herbal supplement which continues to show great promise.

Vitamin K is also among the known natural remedies for spider veins. An assisting factor in blood clotting, application to the site of spider veins may cause a clot in the vein, thereby destroying it. This is much the way in which laser therapy functions.

You also may try witch hazel, applied topically to the problem site. Barring any allergic reactions (and some people are sensitive to witch hazel), you can use this natural remedy for spider veins thrice daily for two to three weeks.

There are a panoply of other natural remedies for varicose veins; aromatherapy, acupressure and acupuncture and hydrotherapy. All of these have been applied with varying degrees of success. Every patient is of course slightly different, your mileage may vary.

There are many herbal supplements as well as natural remedies for varicose veins. You would do well to consider these options (or even one from column A and one from column B in combination) if these are a problem you happen to be contending with.

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