Blood clots that form in veins are very insidious, which is why it is important to know their signs. Statistics show that eight out of ten people suffer from thrombosis, and in one out of four cases, thromboembolism leads to death.
Doctors draw attention to the fact that sometimes blood clots appear where they are not needed in the veins and interfere with the normal circulation of blood.
If you prevent the appearance of varicose veins or start combating them in the early stages, you can strengthen the walls of blood vessels, normalize blood circulation, and avoid the formation of blood clots. The severe progression of the disease and surgical intervention can be avoided.
The decoction of this plant will help combat a dangerous disease, normalize blood circulation, and prevent the formation of blood clots, says Dr. Mikhail Golubev.
At the first signs of varicose veins, medical doctor Mikhail Golubev recommends using a compress with a decoction of calendula. It is prepared from the flower of a medicinal plant and water in a ratio of 1:4, the doctor explains.
The triterpenes contained in calendula accelerate metabolism, retinol supports the immune system, and linoleic, linolenic, and arachidonic acids normalize cholesterol levels and have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as prevent the appearance of inflammation and regulate lipid metabolism.
The doctor also offers recommendations that everyone should follow to avoid or minimize the manifestations of varicose veins:
- Eliminate refined sugars and sweets from your diet.
- Limit the consumption of salt, smoked meat, and alcohol.
- Engage in physical activity, walk more, dance, or swim.
- When the first signs of varicose veins appear, wear compression garments.
- Do not smoke.
- Avoid steam baths and saunas.
- At home, perform exercises to improve blood circulation and use remedies from traditional medicine to enhance the condition of the veins.
Other Benefits of Calendula
The expert comments on other benefits of calendula. Tea made from calendula flowers or a decoction of them is good for alleviating pain and reducing the intensity and duration of coughs. When taken internally, it normalizes gastrointestinal activity, alleviates inflammation in the throat, and reduces pain in arthritis.
The calendula decoction is used for skin treatment (2 tablespoons of dried flowers are boiled for 10 minutes in a water bath with 200 ml of water, then cooled and strained).
The decoction is used to prepare compresses, which are effective for: insect bites; burns and scalds; fungal diseases; dermatitis, eczema, rashes, and abrasions. The presence of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances in calendula ensures quick results.
