A.Vogel Venagel Horse Chestnut Gel | for The Relief of Tired, Aching Legs | 100ml

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After a long day at work, especially if you have been sitting or standing all day, it is normal to have some swelling in your legs, ankles and feet, since gravity has been at work all day. This swelling is attributed to the poor circulation in the legs that is often both a cause and effect of varicose veins. It is usually not serious, but you should consult your GP if swelling appears suddenly, is severe, does not improve or is causing pain or discomfort. Why can varicose veins cause swollen ankles and feet? However, Horse chestnut extracts in gels are soothing, providing cooling relief to legs that feel weary, heavy and uncomfortable – fantastic after a night out or a day’s shopping. It is also useful for long journeys (especially by plane), during hot weather and can be used during pregnancy.

Massage a small amount of the gel onto the skin 2 to 3 times a day using an upwards motion. Pay special attention to the ankles and the areas that feel most uncomfortable. When possible, keep legs raised for 20 minutes. If you think you have a condition that may require medical treatment, consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this product. A feeling of aching, heaviness or tiredness may develop in the calves or thighs. Other symptoms of varicose veins include swollen ankles, burning sensation in the legs, muscle cramp or itching of the skin.Horse Chestnut can be taken as tablets or a liquid herbal extract, but for swollen feet and ankles, I recommend using a soothing gel such as:

A Cochrane review of several studies also determined that horse chestnut seed extract is an efficacious and safe short-term treatment for Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). ( 2) Fluid retention (puffy or swollen ankles or feet) is one of the main symptoms of CVI, as well as varicose veins, and itchy or swelling legs. To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of tips that can equally benefit people with Restless Leg Syndrome, and people who simply experience restless, uncomfortable legs when travelling – and I’m sure that’s probably most of us! Varicose veins occur when veins lose their elasticity, become stretched or swollen. This leads to leakage of valves found inside veins, responsible for regulating the normal flow of blood towards the heart. Who develops varicose veins? Firstly, try elevating your feet above your heart whenever you get the chance. This allows gravity to pull blood towards the heart from the legs, giving the veins in your legs a rest. It should also allow any build-up of fluid to drain away from the feet and ankles. If you can manage to elevate your legs above your heart, for example if you work at a desk, try at least elevating them slightly, by propping them on a foot rest. This slight elevation will still aid circulation The symptoms of varicose veins vary from person to person. Usually the first signs are that affected veins becoming more noticeable through the skin. With time, they appear swollen, and may become itchy or slightly tender to touch.

Horse chestnut has been used for years in the treatment of varicose veins, being able to encourage healthy blood circulation and support the blood vessels. One tablet contains 157.5-225.0mg of extract (as dry extract) from fresh Horse Chestnut seeds (Aesculus hippocastanum L. semen) corresponding to 50mg triterpene glycosides, calculated as anhydrous ß-aescin. The most common cause of varicose veins in young women is pregnancy. It is thought that about 40% of pregnant women experience varicose veins, although these usually disappear after birth of the child. What are the symptoms?