Apex herbs in the management of varicose vein - A boon to contemporary treatment

Authors

  • Dr Poonam Dang karma Ayurveda
  • Dr Sakshi Badyal
  • Dr. Puneet Dhawan
  • Dr. H.S Tiwari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i10.1081

Keywords:

varicose veins, siragranthi, herbs, management, Ayurveda

Abstract

Abstract:

Varicose veins is condition comprising of enlarged & twisted veins located in the lower extremities thereby causing disfigurement & disability. It is prevalent in nearly 40 percent of the population, incidence of occurrence being more in females rather than males. Hereditary, obesity, old age, pregnancy, standing for prolong time act as the contributing factors for disease manifestation. Patients with varicose veins may present from asymptomatic to significant symptoms If left untreated, it may  lead to complications such as bleeding veins, eczema, skin discoloration, venous ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis .

A lot of nonsurgical and surgical interventions are available. Nevertheless in the absence of proper care, relapse of symptoms may occur. In order to overcome these hitches, it is mandatory to seek alternatives such as herbal drugs.

Ayurveda herbs possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antimicrobial activities. It depicts membrane stabilising effects, increases the synthesis of collagen in tendons and muscles thereby improving skeletal muscle adaptation, increases physiological energy status, relieves fatigue and provides strength thereby rendering efficient management of varicose veins.

The purpose of this article was to review different herbs which are effective in efficient management of varicose vein disease thereby enlisting top 20 herbs , sorted as a result of extensive literary research done from classics and various online and offline databases.

Key words: varicose veins, siragranthi, herbs, management.

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Published

2023-11-20

How to Cite

Dang, D. P., Badyal, D. S. ., Dhawan, D. P., & Tiwari, D. H. (2023). Apex herbs in the management of varicose vein - A boon to contemporary treatment. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(10). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i10.1081

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 10 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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