How To Make Garlic And Lemon Ointment For Varicose Veins

Did you know that you can prepare your own  garlic and lemon ointment for varicose veins ? It is natural and homemade and, in addition, it is very effective if we use it constantly. In this way, you will achieve young and beautiful legs and prevent this circulation problem.

In this article we share the recipe for this cream, as well as the properties of garlic and lemon. These two medicinal foods also stand out for their incredible benefits  as ingredients in homemade cosmetics. Try this pomade! It is simple and you will be surprised by its results.

Natural treatments

A complete natural treatment for varicose veins must take into account different factors:

• Balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts
• Regular physical exercise
• Elimination of bad habits (tobacco, alcohol). According to this study by the University of Tampere (Finland), they could be related to the appearance of varicose veins.
• Avoid spending many hours in the same position, sitting or standing

• Use of suitable clothing and footwear
• Supplements or medicinal plants to improve circulation and venous return

In addition to taking into account these guidelines and tips, we can complement our natural treatment with this very simple home remedy. It is a very effective garlic and lemon ointment for varicose veins that we can make ourselves at home and very cheaply.

Healing ingredients

To make this ointment we will use 5 ingredients with very beneficial properties to prevent and treat varicose veins:

• Garlic:  garlic is very effective in treating varicose veins both outside and inside. This superfood has a powerful vasodilator effect (according to this study by the National Institute of Integrative Medicine of Australia), and thinner of the blood that favors circulation.

• Lemon:  Lemon is beneficial due to its citric acid content. In addition, it is a powerful antioxidant.
• Olive oil:  olive oil is the oily base of our ointment. It gives an adequate texture to the lotion so that we can apply it easily, in addition to allowing the garlic to macerate. In this way, we do not have to use the garlic directly. Its monounsaturated fats deeply nourish the skin while preventing inflammation. This is stated in this study by the Brazilian Institute of Cardiology.
• Aloe vera:  aloe vera, in addition to being the ideal ingredient to emulsify the oil and facilitate its application, also provides freshness and calms inflammation (according to this study from Qassim University). Provides hydration and protects the skin from the outside.

We can use the natural gel of the plant stalk or buy it. However, it should be as pure as possible.

• Rosemary Essential Oil: The last ingredient in our ointment is rosemary essential oil. This pure essence is the most effective when it comes to improving circulation and promoting good oxygenation of the area where we apply it.

Garlic and lemon ointment for varicose veins

Ingredients

• 10 garlic cloves
• Juice 1 lemon
• 1 glass of olive oil (200 ml)
• ½ glass of aloe vera gel (100 ml)
• 20 drops of rosemary essential oil

What should you do?

Here are the steps to make this natural lotion:

• To start, peel the garlic and chop them.
• Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
• Put the two ingredients together with the olive oil in a glass jar and shake it to emulsify it. Then close it hermetically.
• Let this preparation marinate for 21 days in a dark place.
• After three weeks, strain the liquid and discard the garlic.
• Add the aloe vera gel to the macerated oil and mix well to obtain an ointment texture.
• Incorporate rosemary essential oil to enhance the aroma of this garlic and lemon ointment for varicose veins.

App

• Every night, before going to bed, we can apply this garlic and lemon ointment for varicose veins in the affected areas and cover with a bandage or cloth.
• If the smell does not bother us, we can repeat the application in the morning.

This treatment is effective if we are constant and patient. In addition to helping us stop the progression of varicose veins, it will also be useful to prevent the small spider veins that appear from getting worse.