{"id":579,"date":"2015-05-31T21:03:58","date_gmt":"2015-05-31T21:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/?p=579"},"modified":"2018-09-19T21:31:38","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T21:31:38","slug":"6-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/6-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief! 6 Essential Oil Based Remedies for Varicose Veins"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins.png\" alt=\"6 Essential Oils for varicose veins\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins.png 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins-20x13.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Understanding\u00a0Varicose Veins<\/h1>\n<p>Varicose veins are unsightly and sometimes painful, swollen or knotted veins that are usually located on the legs.\u00a0They are the result of poor circulation and diminished elasticity in the walls of the veins.<\/p>\n<p>There are two interconnected systems of veins in the legs &#8211; the deep and the &#8220;superficial&#8221; The veins that are vulnerable to varicose symptoms are the surface or &#8220;superficial&#8221; level veins.<\/p>\n<p>Although not dangerous, varicose veins can be unsightly and physically uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Some Reasons for the development of varicose veins are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of exercise<\/li>\n<li>Standing for too long<\/li>\n<li>Being overweight<\/li>\n<li>As an occasional symptom of pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Poor nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Muscular tissue inactivity around veins (often hormonal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Varicose veins can also be a hereditary condition.\u00a0If members of your family suffer from them, then you might be predisposed to deal with them as well if you haven&#8217;t started to already.<\/p>\n<p>A good reason to take precautionary measures! I&#8217;ll discuss some precautionary measures later in the post.<\/p>\n<h1>Which\u00a0Essential Oils Should You Use?<\/h1>\n<p>You want to use oils that will provide localized support to the affected area and help to help ease and improve circulation.<\/p>\n<p>The following essentials oils contain the qualities mentioned above which are known to increase circulation, support vein health and diminish varicose veins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yarrow<\/li>\n<li>Rose<\/li>\n<li>Cypress<\/li>\n<li>Geranium<\/li>\n<li>Virginian Cedar-wood<\/li>\n<li>Clary sage<\/li>\n<li>Frankincense<\/li>\n<li>Myrrh<\/li>\n<li>Hyssop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>6 Essential oil Based Recipes for\u00a0Varicose Veins<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1199\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-on-a-table-mortar-pestil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-on-a-table-mortar-pestil.jpg 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-on-a-table-mortar-pestil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-on-a-table-mortar-pestil-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-on-a-table-mortar-pestil-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1.) Simple Hot \/ Cold Foot Bath Blend<\/h2>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two large bowls (each big enough for both feet)<\/li>\n<li>3 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1C0P3nC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/193FcAX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">geranium<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill one bowl with cold water (optional ice cubes)<\/li>\n<li>Fill another bowl with hot water<\/li>\n<li>Add 3 drops lavender to the cold water<\/li>\n<li>Add 3 drops geranium to the hot water<\/li>\n<li>Place both feet in the cold water. Leave them there for five minutes<\/li>\n<li>Next, place both feet in the hot water. Leave them there for five minutes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The cold constricts your blood vessels and the hot dilates them. This helps circulation and relieves tired and swollen legs. If desired, follow up with a leg massage using one of the massage recipes mentioned above.<\/p>\n<h2>2.) Simple Varicose Massage Blend<\/h2>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 tsp carrier oil (<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Pd5BLS\" rel=\"nofollow\">argan<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GvOnb1\" rel=\"nofollow\">coconut<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Fcfjvn\" rel=\"nofollow\"> sesame<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1b4g2TE\" rel=\"nofollow\">jojoba<\/a>, grapeseed, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ysNvkM\" rel=\"nofollow\">macadamia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>10 drops geranium<\/li>\n<li>10 drops neroli<\/li>\n<li>5 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Nytpdu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cypress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine essential oils and carrier oil in a 1 oz (30ml) glass bottle.<\/li>\n<li>Shake to blend.<\/li>\n<li>Use about 1 tsp of this mixture to massage your legs twice daily.<\/li>\n<li>Using one hand and a gentle grip start at the ankles and stroke firmly but gently upward on either side of the varicose veins (never directly over them)<\/li>\n<li>Elevate legs after massaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3.) Simple Yarrow Based Massage Blend for Varicose Veins<\/h2>\n<p>Yarrow supports your veins by stimulating and increasing a slow, sluggish circulation. This improves the appearance of varicose veins over time.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other carrier oil)<\/li>\n<li>4 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GOZYBH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">yarrow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine yarrow with your carrier oil<\/li>\n<li>Starting from the ankles, gently massage on either side of the varicose veins (never directly over them)<\/li>\n<li>Progressively massage in the direction of the heart.<\/li>\n<li>Apply two or more times a daily.<\/li>\n<li>Elevate legs after massage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>4.) Simple Varicose Vein Preventative Massage Oil<\/h2>\n<p>Good for those who are preventing varicose veins or to limit a preexisting condition to become exacerbated.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 drops geranium<\/li>\n<li>10 drops cypress<\/li>\n<li>5 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1FI0Cfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">peppermint<\/a><\/li>\n<li>5 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1b1BM2q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lemon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons carrier oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine ingredients in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1aVvm4M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">non-reactive bowl<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Massage the oil from your feet up your legs in the direction of your heart.\u00a0Avoid massaging directly on the varicose veins, instead of massaging on either side of the veins<\/li>\n<li>Apply this massage oil twice daily, or more if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Elevate legs after massage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>5.) Simple Daytime &amp; Nighttime Massage Oil Blends<\/h2>\n<h3>Daytime Varicose Massage Oil<\/h3>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15 drops cypress<\/li>\n<li>10 drops geranium<\/li>\n<li>5 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1b1Inde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hyssop<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons carrier oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nighttime Varicose Massage Oil<\/h3>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Gg1IBJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">parsley<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons carrier oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Using one hand and a gentle grip start at the ankles and stroke firmly but gently upward on either side of the varicose veins (never directly over them)<\/li>\n<li>Apply daily, morning and night<\/li>\n<li>Elevate legs after massaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6.) Simple Circulatory System Boosting\u00a0Baths<\/h2>\n<p>When you take a bath add 8 to 10 drops of circulatory tonics like <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1wRDdu7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rosemary<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Eu1VTF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">juniper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This will help your circulatory system function better as a whole<\/p>\n<h1>Additional (non-essential oil related) Tips for Varicose Veins<\/h1>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-891\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/natural-remedies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/natural-remedies.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/natural-remedies-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/natural-remedies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/natural-remedies-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Avoid standing all day<\/h2>\n<p>People who stand all day are at greater risk of developing varicose veins because the blood is unable to circulate adequately. If your job requires you to stand all day, be sure to take frequent breaks. If you have a lunch hour try to get in the habit of going for a walk. The same advice goes if you sit in an office chair all day. Take a walk and get the blood moving!<\/p>\n<h2>Get Some\u00a0Support Stockings \/ Tights<\/h2>\n<p>Stockings are an easy way to boost circulation and improve the functionality of your veins.<\/p>\n<p>It used to be that sporting support leggings caused a bit of an\u00a0eyesore in and of themselves. And most were uncomfortable to boot. But nowadays there are some very comfortable and stylish options <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1eK3Dpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">available<\/a> that provide the support you want for prevention.<\/p>\n<p>Stockings won&#8217;t completely alleviate the condition itself once it has set in &#8211; since they cannot provide enough pressure on a dilated vein to send the blood as needed. But they can provide comfort by helping to relieve the discomforts and tiredness associated with varicose veins.<\/p>\n<h2>Eat well and avoid Constipation<\/h2>\n<p>Constipation can exacerbate varicose veins due to the tension from bowel movements. If you are prone to constipation it would be a good idea to do some research on diet and adjust the foods you eat to avoid becoming constipated in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Utilize cold compression when needed<\/h2>\n<p>To help reduce excess swelling of your veins apply a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AGK76Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cold compress<\/a> soaked in <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QjuPXV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">witch hazel lotion<\/a> when necessary.<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins.png\" alt=\"6 Essential Oils for varicose veins\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins.png 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/6-Essential-Oils-for-varicose-veins-20x13.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully this article has been helpful for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, comments or recommendations of your own please let us know in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding\u00a0Varicose Veins Varicose veins are unsightly and sometimes painful, swollen or knotted veins that are usually located on the legs.\u00a0They are the result of poor circulation and diminished elasticity in the walls of the veins. 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