There is indeed a range of vagotonic plants, that is to say, able to stimulate venous circulation. Here is a little review of the pictures.
If you happen to feel one of the following symptoms, it is probably that you have problems with blood and venous circulation: heavy legs, feeling of impatience, tingling, tightness or numbness, cold feet and hands (e)s, swollen legs or ankles.
How do blood circulation problems appear and how can they be relieved?
Heavy legs are the effect of the struggle between gravity and our blood system. The veins, in our legs, in particular, must fight against gravity by bringing the blood up from the organs to the heart.
Our veins are certainly extensible and equipped with valves which, by ratchet effect, prevent the blood from going back down, but sometimes the valves work less well. The blood then tends to stagnate in the veins, which causes swelling and/or unpleasant tingling sensations, and itching.
1. Horse chestnut for better blood circulation
Horse chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum ), and especially its bark, are highly recommended for treating leg circulation disorders.
The horse chestnut is a tree native to Western Asia whose seeds contain Escin, a component that strengthens the permeability of the veins.
Horse chestnut is indeed rich in aescin and aesculoside, which protect and stimulate the walls of veins and small blood vessels. These components of horse chestnut have the good taste of reducing edema and inflammation. This is why it is sold mainly as a dietary supplement against hemorrhoids and to fight against venous insufficiency.
Its action has been validated by studies involving thousands of patients and European herbal medicine professionals consider that its effectiveness is “ similar to that of reference treatments and compression stockings ”.
The chestnuts are harvested with the bark of the chestnut tree and then treated to eliminate one of its toxic components, aesculin.
2. Bilberry to relieve blood circulation
Against the feeling of circulatory discomfort, and the feeling of heavy legs, make a cure of red fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant, currant, blackberry, and especially blueberry.
The protective components of the blueberry are vitamins C, A, and B, and especially anthocyanosides. Endowed with vasculoprotective properties, these components have a positive action, because they improve the sensitivity of the retina and help relieve circulatory disorders: varicose veins, capillary fragility, hemorrhoids, etc.
Bilberries are a source of antioxidants, beneficial for vision and blood circulation.
Bilberry also helps improve vision in low light and reduces glare time.
During the summer, there are blueberries to pick, but they are also very good frozen. Blueberry juice offers the same benefits as fresh blueberries.
3. Red vine for blood circulation
Red vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is very rich in flavonoids, especially in the seeds, and in resveratrol, especially in the skin of red grapes as in wine. These antioxidant substances give it its excellent reputation for promoting good blood circulation.
In the 1980s, rather conclusive studies were carried out in France on grape seed extracts containing oligo-proanthocyanidin (OPC) flavonoids. They show that grape seed extracts can relieve symptoms of venous insufficiency and varicose veins.
Red vine has vasculoprotective effects very similar to those of vitamin P.
The red vine, rich in antioxidants, has been used since antiquity to promote good blood pressure and good blood circulation.
For it :
- Take 150 mg to 300 mg daily of grape seed extract
- Take 360 mg to 720 mg per day of grape leaf extract
3. Butcher’s broom, a natural vein tonic
The butcher’s broom, Ruscus aculeatus also called small holly, is a shrub native to the maquis of the Mediterranean basin. This plant, rich in flavonoids, acts on the elasticity of the veins.
It is its saponosides and glycosides that give the butcher’s broom all its benefits in the venous system. It is a very effective vein tonic. Butcher’s broom promotes good circulation and helps reduce the feeling of tired legs.
It is used in the treatment of many blood circulation disorders: thrombosis, phlebitis, varicose veins, to relieve hemorrhoids …
You can also think of him after a long day of walking.
4. Bilberry to relieve blood circulation
Against the feeling of circulatory discomfort, and the feeling of heavy legs, make a cure of red fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant, currant, blackberry, and especially blueberry.
The protective components of the blueberry are vitamins C, A, and B, and especially anthocyanosides. Endowed with vasculoprotective properties, these components have a positive action, because they improve the sensitivity of the retina and help relieve circulatory disorders: varicose veins, capillary fragility, hemorrhoids, etc.
Bilberries are a source of antioxidants, beneficial for vision and blood circulation.
Bilberry also helps improve vision in low light and reduces glare time.
During the summer, there are blueberries to pick, but they are also very good frozen. Blueberry juice offers the same benefits as fresh blueberries.
