Diet therapy for chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the leg vein is blocked or the vein valve is damaged, which can cause blood stasis in the leg vein and prevent them from returning to the heart Symptoms include itching, varicose veins, and a heavy feeling in the legs If not treated, chronic venous dysfunction can lead to leg ulcers, infections, and swelling Traditional treatment usually involves raising legs, wearing compression socks to keep blood flow unobstructed and so on Sometimes, surgery is needed Of course, herbs can also be used to help relieve symptoms and protect capillaries But it's important to consult a doctor before you start herbal therapy Centella asiatica is a kind of vine native to Asia It is a commonly used herbal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian medicine, mainly used to treat anxiety, memory decline, hypertension, dermatosis, venous insufficiency and trauma The active component of Centella asiatica is triterpenoid, which has the effect of sterilization and anti-inflammatory, and can effectively promote wound healing and prevent scar Some studies have found that this herbal medicine can effectively promote the healing of blood vessel wall and tissue These effects are due to the stimulation of triterpenoids to secrete collagen, a protein that can be found in vascular fiber tissue Heptaceae heptaceae, also known as horse millet tree, is a large deciduous tree with prickly pods and seeds The tree, native to Europe, has seeds that can be used to treat phlebitis, edema and hemorrhoids It can also be used externally to treat leg ulcers Experts say the herbal medicine can strengthen the tension and elasticity of the vein, reduce the penetration of blood vessels and prevent the leakage of the vein The active ingredient of this herb is a saponin compound called aescin It has been found that Aesculus seed extract is as effective as traditional therapies such as compression therapy and is an ideal soothing agent for patients with chronic venous insufficiency It relieves swelling, itching and fatigue in the legs Grape seed the fruit of grape tree can be used as food and cure many diseases Folk medicine believes that this kind of liana has medicinal value as a whole, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and hemostatic effects of leaves, and raisins can treat constipation Grape seeds have higher medicinal value because of their antioxidant properties Grape seed oil, which contains tannins called proanthocyanidins, is a potential antioxidant against inflammatory free radicals Because proanthocyanidins can inhibit the enzyme that weakens capillaries, grape seed is regarded as one of the partial therapies that can alleviate the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency However, more clinical studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of grape seed oil in the treatment of this disease.