essential oils for varicose and spider veins

will essential oils help varicose and spider veins?

I’ve been asked several times now if essential oils will help varicose and spider veins. In my research I’ve read that essential oils can strengthen the walls of veins, diminish the appearance of spider veins and increase circulation. There are many different oils listed on different sites that are said to help with this.

essential oils for spider and varicose veins

The ingredients on one site that has an already prepared blend of oils for varicose veins includes:

Almond oil – as the carrier oil
palmarosa – for cell regeneration
chamomile – anti-inflammatory, constricts blood vessels
lavandula – anti-inflammatory
Cypress – constricts blood vessels
Wheatgerm oil – high vitamin E content for cell regeneration

The directions say to apply topically around and above varicose veins and directly onto spider veins. Also apply a drop on the bottom of each foot three times a day. The site claims the formula will alleviate the discomfort caused by, and will diminish the appearance and symptoms of, spider and varicose veins within several weeks. They have a money-back guarantee.

make your own spider and varicose vein recipe

I really wanted to try this, but because one ounce of the above blend was about $70.00 (amoils.com/varicose-veins-remedy.html), I decided to buy individual oils and try making my own blends to save money. I’m so glad I did, as I’ve been able to share the blends I’ve made with others and it’s so much cheaper to buy the individual oils and mix your own recipe. It took a little bit of researching on the web to learn how to, but I’ve been having fun learning.

some other oils that help spider and varicose veins

Cypress – strengthens the veins
Geranium – principal effect on the blood
Lemon – tonic for circulatory system
Rosemary – enhances circulation, restorative
Ginger – warming circulatory stimulant
Juniper – mild circulatory stimulant
Helichrysum – dissolves coagulated blood inside and outside the veins
Grapefruit — restorative
Frankincense – helps poor circulation, strengthens blood vessels

I have more oils listed in my notes, but these are the ones I’ve seen repeated the most in my studies.

One book I have says, “Massage above the affected veins toward the heart with helichrysum and cypress every morning and night; wear support hose until healed; it takes two to three months to heal. It is important to vary the essential oils being used. Try using lavender, juniper or rosemary instead of cypress and helichrysum.”

I have been using a different recipes each time I need to refill as I experiment and learn about oils.

one of my spider and varicose vein recipes

2 oz. carrier oil
10 drops cypress
10 drops lemon
10 drops frankincense
10 drops rosemary

In the 4 or 5 months I’ve been using essential oils the appearance of my spider veins has lessened, but they have a long way to go to disappear. I haven’t been faithful to apply the oils, as I’ve been concentrating more on my cellulite recipes for now. I know these conditions took years to get to the point they are, so it will take time to reverse them too.

Tags: Cypress, Essential Oils, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Rosemary, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins