VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose veins can leave the calves feeling slightly sore or heavy. Without a doubt Western Herbal Medicine is useful to improve circulation, tone up veins and muscles and support nerve impulses.

I find a wet pack around the knees sometimes relieves the soreness and heaviness after 3-6 applications when combined with herbal treatment. I also sometimes advise on using blue gum essential oil 1ml added to 10ml of sesame oil and rub into the calf from the back of the heal to the knee.

Blue gum is a refreshing essential oil with soreness relieving qualities.