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We're posting some of the medicinal questions we get along with answers
from our Herbalist David Brill of The Rosemary House. Hopefully this may
help you with some of your own questions.
If you want to ask a new question there is a charge of $25 per question. Click
here for new question The answer will be sent to you directly by
David. Questions and answers may be posted on this site (names removed) to
help other people with the same concerns.
SPIDER VEINS
QUESTION: Can you please tell me what specifically what herb is used to reduce or eliminate spider veins?
ANSWER: Most of the purple/red/bluish fruits and vegetables have what are called oligo-proanthocyanidines (OPC's)
these strengthen blood vessel walls.
These are the herbs that have been used in the past for spider and varicose veins
Elderberry
Blueberry
Cinnamon
Hawthorn
Lycium or Wolfberry
Calendula Flowers
Horse Chestnut
Butchers Broom
Grape Seed
Grape Skins
Herbs that help with circulation should also be considered
Gingko
Hawthorn
Cinnamon
Cayenne
Ginger
You can get supplements that contain OPC's
VARICOSE VEINS
QUESTION: Please inform me if grapeseed extract is effective and safe for use of treatment of varicose veins and/or
spider veins. Thank you.
ANSWER:
From the HealthCentral herb library on Grape Seed extract
http://www.healthcentral.com/home/home.cfm
Grape seed extract:
Active Ingredients
The oil pressed from grape seeds contains a number of essential fatty acids and is rich in vitamin E compounds.
The most interesting constituents of grape seeds are the polyphenols (catechins). These tannin compounds, also
called procyanidins, leucoanthocyanins, pycnogenols, or oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC), are powerful
antioxidants. Commercial extracts are generally standardized for OPC content.
Grape leaves and presumably seeds also contain flavonoids, and the skin and seeds are the source of several
recently identified compounds known as 5-nucleotidase inhibitors.
Use:
Grape seed oil can be used for cooking. It has an unobtrusive flavor and a high smoking point and is rich in omega-6
fatty acids.
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