supplements against spider and varicose veins - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

kitten26 · 04-27-2006, 11:24 AM

Hi there! Have any of you made postive experiences with suplements/ herbal remedies for spider or varicose veins. A lady on the board mentioned Gotu Kola to me but I'm not sure if this is really safe. I have already had some sclerotherapy for my spiderveins but it doesnt really seem to work that well and they just come back.
hoping for your input

kitten

peregrine · 04-28-2006, 05:18 AM

Hawthorn is supposedly good for circulation, thus, varicose veins.

mellag · 07-04-2006, 12:34 AM

OMG, does anyone out there know if hawthorn or any other supplement works for those ugly and painful varicose veins..Pls advise. Thank you

6foot3 · 07-04-2006, 02:59 AM

Mellag....Once getting these its very hard to reverse without medical intervention but that being said ''Horse Chestnut'' is the best for Varicose veins. Also Gingko is good for peripherial circulation. Hawthorn is good fior the heart (CHF) more than micro circulation to the extremities......

peregrine · 07-04-2006, 03:51 AM

Actually, I meant to say horse chestnut as well. But if the veins are prominent or you're experiencing pain, as you reported, the best course might be to have them removed. However, this is not an inexpensive procedure and insurance companies are very reluctant to pay for it as they often consider it a cosmetic procedure. My friend has been going back and forth with her insurance company for over a year trying to get them to reconsider. But they won't budge, even with her doctor's recommendation that they be removed.