home remedies for varicose veins

olive oil and garlic

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This is one of the most effective remedies to combat varicose and spider veins. 

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation:

  1. Peel the 5 cloves of garlic and crush them.
  2. Put the crushed garlic in a glass jar and pour in the olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  3. Cover the jar and shake well to incorporate the ingredients.
  4. Place the jar in a dark, cool, moisture-free place and let it sit overnight.
  5. In the morning, shake the jar again and strain the preparation.
  6. Pour the resulting liquid into a clean jar.

How to apply:

  1. Put a generous amount of this ointment on the area to be treated and spread it with gentle circular massages with your fingers.
  2. Do it with upward and continuous movements, exerting a little pressure to improve blood circulation.
  3. Leave it on for 1 hour for the skin to absorb it completely.
  4. After this time, you can wash the area with warm or cold water.

Repeat the treatment up to 3 times a week before going to bed.

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