Horse chestnut is a medicinal plant that has the ability to reduce the size of dilated veins, in addition to being a natural anti-inflammatory, and is therefore very effective against poor blood circulation, varicose veins, varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
This plant can be found in pharmacies and health food stores in the form of dried leaves to make tea or in the form of powder, capsules, creams or moisturizers to apply directly to the skin and promote circulation.
How to use
To improve circulation, horse chestnut can be used in the following ways:
1. Tea
You should consume 2 to 3 cups of tea per day, without adding sugar or sweeteners.
Ingredients
- 30 g of horse chestnut leaves
- 1 liter of water
Preparation mode: Put the water on to heat and, after boiling, turn off the heat and add the chestnut leaves, letting the mixture rest for around 20 minutes. then strain and drink.
2. Dyeing
Horse chestnut tincture should be diluted in water and consumed throughout the day, at the rate of 5 tablespoons of tincture for every 1 liter of water.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons of horse chestnut powder
- 1 bottle of 70% ethyl alcohol
Preparation mode: Place the horse chestnut powder in the alcohol bottle and close it, letting the mixture rest for 2 weeks in a window exposed to sunlight. After this period, you must place the mixture in a closed dark glass bottle and store it in a place protected from the sun.
3. Capsules
Horse chestnut can also be found in the form of capsules, which cost between 10 and 18 reais and must be taken according to the label or as prescribed by a doctor or nutritionist.
However, it is important to remember that this plant is contraindicated for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and in cases of use of anticoagulant medications.
