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Varicose veins, these dilated veins visible under the skin, affect many people, especially those who stand for a long time or who suffer from poor blood circulation. Feeling of heavy legs, swelling, pain… They are not only an aesthetic problem, but also a source of discomfort in everyday life.
While medicine offers solutions such as support stockings or sclerotherapy, there are also natural remedies to relieve these inconveniences. And among them, a simple and effective ingredient: lemon.
Discover how this citrus fruit can become your best ally to improve blood circulation and reduce the appearance of varicose veins!
Why is lemon effective against varicose veins?
Much more than just a culinary ingredient, lemon is a real concentrate of benefits for your veins. Here’s why:
It is rich in vitamin C: essential for strengthening the venous walls and improving their elasticity.
It contains antioxidants: they help fight inflammation and protect the veins from oxidative stress.
It promotes blood circulation: by thinning the blood, it reduces pressure on weakened veins.
Used in massage, infusion or compress, lemon is a natural ally to take care of your legs.
How to make homemade lemon oil against varicose veins?
Ingredients needed:
2 organic lemons
60 ml of olive oil or coconut oil
A small clean glass jar
(Optional) A few drops of lavender essential oil for a soothing effect
Preparation:
Take the zest from the lemons (avoid the white part which is bitter).
Heat the oil in a bain-marie and add the zest. Let it infuse for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat without boiling.
Strain the oil to remove the zest and pour it into a glass jar.
Let it cool and store away from light.
Tip:
This oil can also be used as a moisturizing treatment for the legs.
How to apply lemon oil to varicose veins?
Gently massage the oil into the affected areas using circular and upward movements towards the heart.
Repeat this massage every evening for 5 to 10 minutes to stimulate blood circulation.
Be consistent: the effects appear gradually with daily application.
This simple gesture promotes lymphatic drainage, relieves the feeling of heavy legs and improves the elasticity of the veins.
Other ways to use lemon against varicose veins
Detox lemon water
Drinking a glass of warm lemon water every morning stimulates circulation and helps eliminate toxins.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into warm water.
Drink on an empty stomach for maximum effectiveness.
Lemon compress
For quick relief, try this technique:
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