Treatment of thrombophlebitis with folk remedies
Treatment of thrombophlebitis with folk remedies helps to reduce pain in the legs, relieve swelling, and improve the general well-being of the patient. These methods have been tested for generations, so they really work. Moreover, some of them are even superior in effect to drugs.
In the treatment of thrombophlebitis, bee products are used. Honey, bee pomor, propolis are used. Various herbs are also applicable in the form of infusions and decoctions.
Content:
- Treatment of thrombophlebitis with bee products
- Apple cider vinegar in the treatment of thrombophlebitis
- Goose fat in the treatment of thrombophlebitis
- Herbs in the treatment of thrombophlebitis
- Therapeutic exercises for thrombophlebitis
- Nutrition for thrombophlebitis
- General recommendations
Treatment of thrombophlebitis with bee products
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Bee pomor. The life span of bees is not long. In the spring, all the old individuals that worked last summer die. Young bees carry them out to the landing board. These bees are called pomor. You can make a tincture from them. The bee bodies are collected, poured with vodka (0.5 liters of vodka are taken for a handful of bees). The bees are insisted for 7 days, after which they are filtered. Use the tincture in the form of a compress. It is impregnated with a fabric and applied to the affected area for 2 hours.
The healing effect of bee pomor is explained by the substances that the bodies of bees contain. They contain poison, pollen, nectar, propolis and wax. A bee is a ready-made "tablet" filled with active ingredients of natural origin. In this case, the dosage will not be great at all, but it is enough to obtain a therapeutic effect.
- Honey. Honey can be used to treat thrombophlebitis in its pure form. To do this, it is applied to a napkin, it is best to use a linen cloth. The napkin is applied to the sore spot. To enhance the healing effect, you can dilute honey with Kalanchoe. It is also good to use a cabbage leaf instead of a napkin.
- Propolis. A medicinal ointment is prepared on the basis of propolis. To do this, it is crushed and mixed with butter. Propolis and oil ratio 3:10. Apply the drug in the form of a compress, or simply rub it into sore spots.
Apple cider vinegar in the treatment of thrombophlebitis
You can use apple cider vinegar to treat thrombophlebitis, but you need to prepare it yourself. Sore veins are rubbed with vinegar. To avoid irritating the skin, dilute it with water. A glass of water is taken for a tablespoon of vinegar.
Goose fat in the treatment of thrombophlebitis
Goose fat is a folk remedy that has been used for medicinal purposes for a long time. It is used for burns, ulcers, thrombophlebitis, frostbite.
Goose fat can be applied to the skin either in pure form or in the form of an ointment with the addition of other components. A good effect can be obtained if you use goose fat in combination with St. John's wort or calendula.
You can completely get rid of the disease if you apply goose fat mixed with gruel from comfrey roots to the affected veins. For 30 g of comfrey, take 100 g of fat. This mixture is heated for 15 minutes and then filtered. For treatment, just such a composition is used.
Herbs in the treatment of thrombophlebitis
Local treatment is not always enough to get rid of thrombophlebitis. Sometimes it is required to take infusions and decoctions inside. This allows you to improve blood circulation in the lower extremities, increase the elasticity of the vascular wall.
In the treatment of thrombophlebitis, the following herbal remedies can be used:
- Infusion of nettle. It has a general beneficial effect on the circulatory system, strengthens the immune system, and is a source of vitamins. On the basis of nettle, you can prepare kvass. To do this, you need to pick the fresh leaves of the plant, rinse them and rinse them with boiling water. The leaves are placed in a 3-liter jar, add 3 tablespoons of sugar there, pour boiling water over it. Cover the top with a small piece of gauze. This infusion is left for 3 days to ferment. Then filter the drink and consume half a glass 3 times a day, 20 minutes before a meal.
- You can drink a tincture of horse chestnut inflorescences with thrombophlebitis. It is prepared on an alcohol basis. This remedy is called Eskuzan.
- A tea based on dried clover heads has a good effect. To brew a glass of such tea, you will need one tablespoon of dried raw materials.
Before using these recipes, you need to consult your doctor so as not to harm your body. The best effect can be achieved if you combine the methods of traditional medicine with traditional treatment.
Therapeutic exercises for thrombophlebitis
In the treatment of thrombophlebitis, some doctors recommend the use of medical complexes. However, there are also such specialists who strongly recommend giving up gymnastics during illness. In fact, both points of view are valid.
If you practice gymnastic complexes during the acute stage of the disease, then the risk of a blood clot rupture is high, which threatens with serious complications. During this time, the patient should adhere to strict bed rest and avoid any load on the legs. For the period of exacerbation of the disease, you should refuse massage and take warm baths.
When the main treatment is completed, you can begin to perform simple exercises. They make it possible to increase the elasticity of the venous walls, improve blood circulation, and prevent the re-development of inflammation. However, the loads must be adequate.
The complex of therapeutic exercises for thrombophlebitis:
- Lie on your back, relax all the muscles of the body and begin to vibrate them in such a way that the movements of the body resemble those of a fish. You should "tremble" in this way for 3 minutes.
- Lying on your back, you need to slowly raise and lower straight legs. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
- Perform the exercise "Scissors", crossing your legs and spreading their different sides. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
- Sit on a chair and perform rotating movements with the feet in one direction and the other. Repeat for 5-10 rotations.
- Get up on your toes and get down on your heels. Repeat the exercise 15 times.
- Bend your right leg and lift it up. In this case, the person must stand. Then straighten your leg and lower it to the floor. Repeat the same exercise for the other leg. Perform 12 times for each limb.
Such exercises help prevent stagnation of blood in the legs, which can reduce pain and prevent recurrence of the disease.
Nutrition for thrombophlebitis
Excess weight is a risk factor for the development of thrombophlebitis. Therefore, people prone to obesity should stick to a diet and refuse to eat certain foods.
During treatment, you need to exclude fried, spicy, salty and spicy foods from your diet. You should not eat fatty meat or fish, replacing them with chicken fillets, rabbit meat, turkey meat. Fresh fruits and vegetables may be present on the table. The exceptions are peas, beans and bananas.
In winter, you need to take vitamins and minerals. It is good to eat one clove of garlic every day; fresh onions must be present on the table.
General recommendations
If a person has a predisposition to the development of thrombophlebitis, he should pay special attention to his health. You should be registered with a phlebologist and regularly visit the doctor's office.
You can not lead a sedentary lifestyle. If there is no opportunity to go in for sports, then you need to walk more, perform simple exercises. Swimming and cycling are excellent prevention of venous disease.
Tincture of St. John's wort, cranberry juice, vitamin teas - all these drinks help to maintain healthy veins.
The longer a person maintains a static position (standing or sitting motionless), the higher the risk of developing the disease. With thrombophlebitis, you should refuse to visit the bath and steam room. It is important to drink enough water.
Shoes should be chosen comfortable, so that the heel is low, and the insole is orthopedic.
When resting, you need to put your feet on a slight elevation, for example, on a roller. Wearing compression garments should be lying down, keeping the lower limbs slightly raised up.
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
