Varicosities or enlarged veins found at the back of the knees, abdomen, ankles, and even in the rectum can be very unsightly and painful. At first, these veins appear visibly purplish to bluish in color but not palpable. In due time, they may increase in size which may lead to bulging and rupture if no medical intervention is done. Some of the most painful varicosities occur on the rectal area, and they are called hemorrhoids. Middle-aged people are quite prone to having all sorts of varicosities including hemorrhoids.
Apart from that, these enlarged vessels can also develop into spider veins. They appear as grayish or blue streaks resembling thread that are more visible than varicose veins. Hemorrhoids on the other hand can interfere with normal bowel movement. These three problems may be different in appearance but they only cause discomfort, pain and an itchy sensation to the person who has it. But don’t worry; you can always use pot marigold to cure hemorrhoids and varicosities situated on other parts of the body. The herb is a melting pot of healing properties that many people with varicose veins look to it as their first choice of treatment. Laser therapy or surgery can also treat varicosities of all types but invasive procedures should always be the last choice on your list.
Its Latin name is calendula officinalis (from the asteraceae family). Its common names are: pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold, garden marigold, English marigold and Scottish marigold.
The flowers of the calendula is mainly used for common ailments such as skin rashes, gum or tooth infection, sore throat, unsightly skin blemishes and mind you, many people use pot marigold to cure hemorrhoids and anal varicosities as well. The flower extract can also be used as a salve or balm to abrasions, diaper rash, chapped lips, cracked heels, and lacerations.
You don’t have to look for an expensive topical product that contains calendula in order to treat your varicosities. For instance try mixing some lotion or cream to the extract of the pot marigold to cure hemorrhoids, the soothing effect will give you immediate relief from the constantly stinging sensation from those swollen rectal veins. For hemorrhoids, the herbal treatment helps to shrink the swollen veins and regenerates blood vessel tissues to restore their normal integrity.
The extract from calendula is a very popular and potent blood circulation booster. As a person grows older, the ankles or legs begin to feel painful when too much weight or pressure is exerted to them. You don’t have to worry about bulging veins or the feeling of exhaustion on your lower extremities when you apply a pot marigold unguent to the affected sites. Again, it acts as a balm for tired muscles and swollen veins but it also soothes the skin, leaving you with that cool feeling every time you apply it.
The occurrence of varicose veins is unpredictable. It can happen to anyone, anytime. The worst of its kind are hemorrhoids. So if you’re prone to having varicosities, might as well add more fiber to your diet. Too much pressure when straining during bowel movement may give birth to hemorrhoids, so add more whole grains, fruits and vegetables to your every meal. Herbal medicines can do their part in soothing and shrinking hemorrhoids and other varicosities, but you also have to do your part as well.
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