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Does witch hazel help varicose veins?!?

does witch hazel help varicose veins?! has anyone tried this and did it help at all?

Answer:
I have never heard of this. The only way to get rid of varicose veins is sclerotherapy or laser treatments. The problem with varicose veins is that it is hereditary, so if your mom had them, chances are you will to. You can do some things to help slow the process, such as wearing support hose, not standing for long periods, avoiding weight gain and elevate your legs when sitting. My mom had them and I am a very healthy person. I exercise, but I'm a nurse so I stand a lot. Now that I'm pregnant, it's a little worse, but not as bad as my mom's. The laser surgery is permanent, but pricey and you may need more than one treatment.
Sadly no. The only thing that helps varicose veins is surgery.
Supposedly, witch hazel has an astringent effect -- it shrinks small blood vessels near the surface of the skin, temporarily reducing minor swelling.
Varicose veins are a physical medical condition. If I am not wrong, only surgery can remove varicose veins. I know of a witch named Hazel living down the road, she has bad varicose veins.