Atherosclerosis of the peripheral arteries of the lower extremities is a dangerous disease that can lead to ganglion and amputation. The use of traditional therapeutic measures can reduce the burden of medications and the risk of dangerous consequences; let's look at popular recipes in more detail.
- Before using natural remedies, make sure you do not have allergies. Strong allergens: plant extracts from leaves, Dziolurca, citrus fruits, bee products. Start using them in small doses and stop immediately if side effects occur.
- Alternative medicine methods should be applied taking into account existing health conditions. For example, people with hypertension should not use herbal infusions that increase blood pressure: Dziuriurca, lemongrass, hibiscus (hibiscus). People suffering from stomach ulcers or mucositis should not take garlic-based medicines or lemon or drink pomegranate juice.
- Strict adherence to the recommended dosage and treatment regimen. Increasing the amount of drugs will not help the blood vessels get rid of faster, on the contrary, it will lead to metabolic disorders, which will lead to further deterioration of the situation.
In the acute form of atherosclerosis, trophic changes occur. This critical condition requires urgent hospitalization. The use of traditional therapeutic measures in this case does not make sense.
Field bindweed
An infusion from this plant “dissolves” cholesterol, slows down the development of atherosclerosis, and improves blood flow of the lower extremities. Contraindications: kidney disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding.
To prepare the tincture, the stems and leaves of the plants are mixed with alcohol in a ratio of 1:5. Infusion over 3 weeks. Apply 2 teaspoons in the morning or evening, or half a teaspoon twice daily. The plant contains many alkaloids; an excessive dose can cause poisoning.
Herbal infusions
The herb collector normalizes metabolism, reduces blood clotting, and prevents thrombosis, which has a positive effect on atherosclerosis.
- Take an equal amount of dandelion root, wheatgrass, medicinal flour, yarrow. 30 g of the mixture, soaked in 200 ml of boiling water, left for half an hour. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Garlic slices, mistletoe, hawthorn flowers - all 30 g. Take 2 tablespoons of mixtures per 500 ml of water. I insist on 8 hours. Drink twice a day after glass.
- Wild strawberry leaves, willow leaves, raspberries, black currants, lime flowers, Dziolúwiec, thyme - all after 25 grams. For 0.5 liters of boiling water is 1 tablespoon of mixing. Pour, pour for 3 hours, write throughout the day.
- Fresh pine needles - 80 g, chopped rose fruit - 50 g, onion shell -. 30 g Pour 0.8 liters of water, cook for 10 minutes. Infuse and cover the vessels for 4 hours. Drink 200 ml three times a day.
- Yarrow - 20 g, Arnica -. 10 g Flood 250 ml boiling water, leave for an hour. Drink throughout the day.
The duration of herbal treatment is from 1 to 2 months. The course can be repeated after 2-3 months.
Do not use blood disorders with anemia.
Herbal preparations for lowering blood pressure in atherosclerosis
Quite often, atherosclerosis occurs against the background of regular or periodic episodes of rising blood pressure and vasospasm. The following herbal infusions can be used as an antihypertensive agent:
- take 500 g of chamomile, 300 g each of horsetail herb, motherwort, plantain and rose hips, 200 g each of string grass, dried grass, nettle and hawthorn fruit, 100 g sage leaves and 50 g buckthorn, mix all ingredients thoroughly, 2 tablespoons collection, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for an hour, wrap and strain, take 15-20 minutes before meals, 100-150 ml three times a day;
- take 30 g of mistletoe herb, 20 g of hawthorn rhizomes and 10 g of cumin seeds and periwinkle leaves, pour 400 ml of boiling water, wrap, leave for an hour, take the infusion 2 cups of the mixture per day for a month.
Honey and lemon
The effectiveness of honey in atherosclerotic vessels is recognized even by official medicine. Regular use improves blood circulation, “dissolves” atherosclerotic plaques, normalizes blood pressure, and restores the walls of blood vessels.
You can consume 1 tablespoon of honey per day or enhance the effect by adding other ingredients:
- For 14 days, take a mixture of honey and onion (1:1) after 1 tablespoon in the morning.
- Make 5 raw lemons, add 500 ml honey, mix well. Store in the refrigerator for 7 days. Use 2 teaspoons twice daily for 30 days.
- Mix ranans juice with honey (1:1 ratio). Take 20 ml in the morning for 10 days.
- Strengthen the walls of blood vessels by drinking lemon water every day. Lemon for lemon fishing was diluted with 250 ml of cold water, drink after meals.
Treatment with medicinal herbs
Some medicinal herbs and herbal mixtures from them are able to cleanse blood vessels from atherosclerotic plaques and increase their lumen. In addition to this effect, these agents help normalize metabolism and have an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on the walls of the arteries. Many patients report an improvement in their general health after this treatment: episodes of dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, flashing before the eyes and pain in the lower extremities disappear.
Red clover tincture
Pour clover flowers into a liter glass container and fill them with vodka. Seal and infuse in a warm, dark place for 14 days (shake occasionally). Strain and take 20 ml with a small amount of water at night or after lunch for 3 months. Take a break for 2 weeks and repeat the 3-month course again.
Japanese saphora tincture
Pour 50 g of saphora fruits into 500 ml of vodka. Seal and leave in a warm, dark place for 1 month (shaking occasionally). Strain and take 5 ml three times a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 months.
Tincture of ginger, garlic and alfalfa herb
Prepare vodka tinctures from ginger, garlic and alfalfa (in a ratio of 1:10). Mix them in a ratio of 2:7:3 and take 5 ml per day for a month.
Decoction of pine needles (pine, spruce or fir) with lemon
Pour 5 tablespoons of pine needles (you can use needles or buds) with one liter of water, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour the broth into a thermos and leave for 6-8 hours. Peel 2 lemons, thoroughly chop the pulp and pour 2 cups of pine needle decoction into it. Drink ½ glass 4 times a day for 3-4 weeks.
Infusion of strawberry leaves
Pour 200 ml of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried strawberry leaves, cover the container and leave for an hour. Take a tablespoon 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 1-2 months.
Raspberry leaf infusion
Pour 40 g of dry raspberry leaves into 1 liter of boiling water and boil over low heat for 5 minutes. Strain and take 200 ml 3-4 times a day for 1-2 months.
Herbal collection No. 1
Take 30 g of yarrow herb, 15 g each of horsetail and mistletoe herb, 15 g each of hawthorn leaves and flowers. Pour the collection with 250 ml of boiling water, cover the container with a lid, wrap it, leave for an hour and strain. Take 1 glass of infusion in small portions throughout the day. The course of treatment is 1.5-2 months. After 1-2 months, repeat the course of treatment.
Phytocollection No. 2
Take 5 g of arnica inflorescences, 25 g of St. John's wort and yarrow herbs. Pour a glass of boiling water over the collection, cover, leave for an hour and strain. Take in small portions throughout the day. The course of treatment is 1.5-2 months.
Phytocollection No. 3
Take 500 g of chamomile (flowers), 300 g of horsetail herb, motherwort, plantain and rose hips, 200 g of nettle and string herbs, 100 g of sage herb and 50 g of buckthorn. Mix all ingredients. Pour two tablespoons of the collection into 0.5 liters of boiling water, cover the container with a lid and wrap it, leave for an hour and strain. Take 15-20 minutes before meals, 100-150 ml three times a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks.
Vegetable juices
Juices from root plants are most useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis, strengthening the cardiovascular system, preventing thrombosis, maintaining artery flexibility:
- Potato juice. One medium-sized potato will be washed well and grated with skin. The mass is squeezed out through the gas and the juice is drunk immediately. Drink the juice for 2 weeks, in the morning on an empty stomach. The course can be repeated after a month's break.
- Beetroot juice. It has a certain taste, it is recommended to mix with carrots (1:4 ratio), gradually increasing the amount. Before using, put freshly squeezed juice in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Daily course - 2 cups. Drink morning and evening 20-30 minutes before meals. The duration of therapy is 2 weeks, after a two-week break it can be repeated.
- Carrot juice. It is recommended to drink 0.5-1.5 liters of freshly prepared drink daily. You can mix with other juices in a 1:2 ratio.
- Cabbage juice. It is not lost in terms of vitamin C by citrus fruits. Recommended daily dose is 1-3 points. Drink half an hour before meals.
It is not recommended to replace natural juices with industrially produced drinks. They contain much less useful substances; they contain dangerous additives for atherosclerosis: flavors, taste stabilizers, preservatives.
Contraindications and precautions
Despite the naturalness and authenticity of the components of traditional treatment, there are a number of conditions for which some recipes are contraindicated. Let's look at the most common of them.
- Stomach and duodenal ulcers.
- Hyperacid gastritis
- Advanced hypertension of 2-3 degrees.
- Pregnancy and lactation (for recipes with garlic-lemon mixture)
- Anemia
- Pancreatitis
- Hypersensitivity reactions to individual components of the prescription
- Gallstone disease (recipes with sorrel and spinach are not recommended for it)
Curing atherosclerosis on your own is a very difficult task. Therefore, despite the effectiveness of drug-free remedies, it is necessary to consult a doctor and undergo the necessary examinations.
Other effective remedies
In addition to herbs and juices, other folk recipes can also be used. Belong to them:
- Garlic treatment. The most effective method, which slows down atherosclerosis and improves metabolic processes, is taking an alcohol tincture. Fill a half-liter glass vessel up to 1/3 with finely chopped garlic, pour in alcohol. Keep in a warm, dark place for 14 days. Voltage before use. Let's start with 2 drops per 20 ml of hot water three times a day. With each dose, increasing the dose by 1 drop, reaching up to 25. Then this amount is also reduced to 2 drops. Then take a two-week break and then repeat the course. Treatment takes from 6 to 12 months.
- Kelp (seaweed). In case of atherosclerosis, it is recommended to include it in the main diet and regular use. You can chop, cook until the seaweed is bright, use as decoration for every meal.
- Linseed oil. In order to slow down the development of the disease, it is recommended to drink 15 ml in the morning on an empty stomach for 1.5 months.
- Wheat germination. Measure 1-2 mm of spring through the meat of the machine. Pour hot milk (1:1), 10 ml of honey can be added to the resulting mass. Cool slightly and eat immediately. Received it in the morning. The mixture should not be stored.
- Bees milk. 1-2 grams of Bee's milk is taken in the morning on an empty stomach for 20 days in a row. After a two-week break, the course can be repeated.
Diet matters a lot. It is advisable to reduce the amount of carbohydrates, saturated fats and trans, eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products, legumes.
Water treatments
In order to improve health, alleviating pain in atherosclerosis of the lower extremities can be used on an ongoing basis.
- Cervical relief for swelling, fatigue and teasing pain. 300 g of nettle leaves should be poured into 3 liters of boiling water. Set aside for 1 hour. Strain and add to the bath.
- Salt helps intermittent clouds, accelerates blood circulation, relieves muscle tension. Add 0.5-1 kg of salt to the bath.
- Essential oils improve blood vessel health, relax muscles and soothe pain. They are added to the bath immediately: 4 drops of bergamot oil, 2 drops of tea tree oil, 2 drops of eucalyptus oil.
Duration of water treatment is 10-15 minutes, water temperature 36-38 0 ° C 2-3 times a week after a bath, it is recommended to rub rent and olive oil into the skin in a 1: 1 ratio.
The above points can be used as background, without any reliable data on the effectiveness of these methods. A disease that can lead to amputation is at least stupid, and no more fatal.
Causes and prevention of atherosclerosis
The cause of atherosclerosis is a disorder in fat metabolism - the accumulation of cholesterol (namely low-density lipoproteins) in excess quantities. Cholesterol is necessary for the body because... participates in many important processes such as the production of certain hormones, and is also part of the cell membrane. With a genetic predisposition to the accumulation of cholesterol, with an unbalanced diet, this substance becomes too much, the body cannot cope with its breakdown, and the excess begins to be deposited in the walls of blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis.
Factors contributing to the development of atherosclerosis are considered to be: high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, excess weight, stress, smoking, alcohol, age over 50 years. It is worth noting that the development of the disease often begins at a young age, and by the age of 50-60 the main symptoms appear.
A good method of preventing atherosclerosis is an active lifestyle, balanced physical activity and the fight against excess weight, if present.
Most resources also offer a balanced diet, or more precisely, reducing the consumption of animal fats as the main method of preventing atherosclerosis, i.e. the appearance of excess cholesterol. But some studies indicate that vegetable fats and carbohydrates can provoke an increase in blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, in your approach to your own nutrition, you should be guided by common sense and moderation. Both animal and vegetable fats are necessary for the body to function comfortably, and their excess (like an excess of any other substances) can lead to lipid metabolism disorders. But all researchers agree that consuming vegetables and fruits, adding fish to the diet, and moderate calorie intake are key and proven methods for preventing problems with blood vessels and more.
