Varicose veins, though generally harmless, can be painful and visually unappealing. If your varicose veins are bulging, unsightly, painful and/or uncomfortable, you might want to invest in a few all-natural ingredients and get to work making your homemade recipe to find fast relief and treat your varicose veins without the aid of conventional medicines. However, please note that if you have unbearable symptoms, seek medical help so that you can find out the deeper causes of your discomfort.
When formulating your own essential oil recipe for varicose veins, first deduce the varicose vein symptoms you’re experiencing so that you can create an effective product that is designed to tackle your particular problem and give quick relief. For example, if you have the following symptoms, then use the corresponding essential oils in your recipe:
- Throbbing pain – cypress, sweet basil, helichrysum, lemongrass, rosemary, peppermint
- Swollen & inflamed veins – helichrysum, fennel, roman chamomile, lemon
- Bulging veins – cypress, helichrysum, lemongrass, grapefruit, lemon, sweet basil, fennel
- Pressure, heaviness or feeling of fullness in veins – cypress, lemon, lemongrass, sweet basil, rosemary, grapefruit
- Discomfort – lemongrass, sweet basil, cypress, peppermint
Most Effective Essential Oils for Varicose Veins
- Cypress essential oil (where to get it)
- Lemongrass essential oil (where to get it)
- Helichrysum essential oil (where to get it)
- Lemon essential oil (where to get it)
- Fennel essential oil (where to get it)
- Sweet basil essential oil (where to get it)
- Grapefruit essential oil (where to get it)
- Rosemary essential oil (where to get it)
- Peppermint essential oil (where to get it)
Please read: Essential Oils and Varicose Veins | Holistic Treatment for Natural Relief for more details on how essential oils work in reducing varicose veins.
How Each Ingredient Helps Varicose Veins
» Fractionated Coconut Oil -This acts as the base ingredient or carrier oil that dilutes the potent essential oils. Gently massaging coconut oil on varicose veins is also said to gradually blur or erase the bulging appearance of the veins. When taken internally, pure extra virgin coconut oil helps with problems like constipation and toxin or waste overload both of which are known causes of varicose vein formation. Why fractionated coconut oil? Because the regular coconut oil will solidify in the roll-on bottle. Fractionated coconut oil will stay liquid forever and helps with smoother application.
» Cypress Essential Oil – Considered to be the best essential oil for varicose vein treatment, cypress essential oil is a clean smelling oil that has vasoconstriction properties that helps narrow the enlarged varicose veins as well as strengthen them. It also alleviates the dull aching feeling and pain that is associated with varicose veins, especially at night time.
» Lemongrass Essential Oil – An oil extracted from fresh lemongrass blades, lemongrass is another effective essential oil for varicose veins. It works as a potent analgesic, which means it has pain relieving effects that soothe throbbing and aching varicose veins. This same effect helps lessen or even take away the feeling of fullness in varicose veins.
» Helichrysum Essential Oil – Helichrysum is said to work for varicose veins by dissolving the coagulated blood stuck in the varicose veins. It’s also contains anesthetic and antispasmodic properties that help regenerate nerves and decrease pain.
» Lemon Essential Oil – This sweet and fruity scented essential oil supports healthy blood circulation as well as tighten and tones the appearance of varicose veins. It also improves the scent of this roll-on blend!
Essential Oil Recipe for Varicose Veins
Ingredients
- 5 drops cypress essential oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops helichrysum essential oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops lemongrass essential oil (where to get it)
- 7 drops lemon essential oil (where to get it)
- Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
Directions
- Get a clean and dry 10 ml roll-on bottle, remove the roller ball and add all the essential oils drop by drop.
- Top it off with fractionated coconut oil.
- Place the roller ball back on and screw on the lid.
- Roll the bottle between your palms to enable the ingredients to get mixed up.
- Store in a cool dry place.
How to Use this Varicose Vein Roll-On for Effective Results
- Start by using warm and cold compresses to enhance blood flow in the varicose veins.
- Do this by collecting 1 quart of hot water in a heatproof bowl and another quart of cold water in a second bowl.
- Now get a soft microfiber washcloth, fold it into a rectangle or square and dip it in the hot water first.
- Wring it out and press it gently but firmly on your varicose veins for a minute.
- Repeat 2 more times then discard the hot water and use the cold water using the same procedure.
- After using the hot and cold compresses, pat dry the affected region and gently roll-on your varicose vein vanishing formula over and on the sides of the varicose veins. Ensure not to use force – be gentle and roll towards the direction of the heart.
- Once you’re done applying, elevate your feet for 15 minutes (for example, by placing a firm pillow or cushion under your feet).
- Do this once a day.
