Are there any medicines or home remedies for varicose vein treatment?
Over the years many different medicines and creams have been tried for the treatment of varicose veins. However, apart from rutoside (eg Paroven), there is no evidence to suggest that any of these medicines can be used to effectively treat varicose veins. There is also no enough evidence to suggest that herbal creams, lotions are effective for the treatment of varicose veins. Although there are no good studies to back up, there are some dietary supplements that you can take to help strengthen the vein walls and possibly improve the symptoms in your legs and slow the deterioration of the veins. These include rutins, bioflavonoids, horse chestnut, gingko, and witch hazel leaf. Ayurveda prescribes Brahmi (indigenous Indian herb) as the drug of choice for the treatment of varicose veins and suggests a diet rich in protein, garlic, ginger, and onions. Another treatment suggested by Ayurveda is yoga. While lying on the floor raise your legs on a chair and breathe evenly. This helps drain the
