Vein health and Phlebotonic medication
Simple vein health measures include maintaining ideal body
weight, regular walks to stimulate calf muscle function and avoid
prolonged standing or sitting.
Regular wearing of knee length support stockings or full support
tights prevent swelling and discomfort. If you have symptoms,
graduated compression stockings give a better relief. These
medical stockings are tighter around the foot and ankle and the
compression decreases as it goes up the leg. This promotes the
normal flow of blood up the leg and improves swelling and
discomfort.
Phlebotonic or Venoactive medications are mostly natural or
synthetic chemicals derived from plant extracts. These
medications are powerful anti-oxidants and work by stimulating
release of chemicals within the walls of the vein to strengthen
the circulation, reduce inflammation and fluid collection within the
tissues. Phlebotonic medications are not recommended for long-
term use. These medications are generally safe. However they
can cause undesirable side effects and interact with other
prescription medications.
Synthetic products such as Calcium Dobesilate, Benzoran and
Naftazon are widely used in Europe but restricted in Ireland by
Irish Medicines Board.
Commonly available natural compounds that are used for Vein
Health are Woodruff, Buckwheat, Horse chestnut, Butcher’s
Broom, Bilberry, Maidenhair Tree, Maritime Pine, Grape seed
extract and Vine leaf extracts. Some of these are restricted in
Ireland by Irish Medicines Board.
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