Micronutrient therapy
| Strengthen connective tissue and reduce inflammation | |
| The Rosskastanie is traditionally used for venous diseases. Its effect is based on a mixture of flavonoids and saponins, of which aescin is the most active representative. Aescin has anti-inflammatory and edema reducing effects and can increase venous tone. In addition, the degradation of mucopolysaccharides in the surrounding tissue is reduced and the resulting damage is minimized. Vine Leaves contains flavonoids, proanthocyanidins and anthocyans, which can be used therapeutically because of their antioxidant properties. The effect of vine leaf extract in vein diseases is based on sealing endothelial gaps in the vascular walls so that the outflow of plasma and water into the tissue is prevented. In addition, the extract protects the venous endothelial cells from damaging inflammatory mediators and improves the microcirculation in the vessels. OPC from grape seedextract and pine barkextract provides a standardized amount of strongly antioxidative oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). Due to their extremely high protection potential against oxidative damage, OPCs possess a broad pharmacological and therapeutic spectrum. They also play an important role in stabilizing and maintaining connective tissue functions. In this context, they are also used for venous diseases. Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is another effective herbal drug. The main active ingredients are Ruscus saponins (Ruscin and Ruscoid). The venentonising and edemprotective effect of the Butcher's broom is achieved by activating presynaptic receptors and by inhibiting elastin degradation in the vein wall. In addition, an anti-inflammatory effect and an improvement in lymphatic transport have been described. Rutin is one of the bioflavonoids widespread in the plant kingdom, which have strong anti-edematous and venentonizing properties. |
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| Ease defecation in hemorrhoids | |
| Psyllium (flea seeds), obtained from the shells or husks of Plantago ovata, contains mucilages (such as galacturonic acid, xylose, ramnose and arabinose), which have a high water-binding capacity. It is precisely this swelling capacity that makes the Stool softer and more voluminous. The increased stool volume and the resulting mechanical stretching stimulate intestinal peristalsis, shorten the transit time of the stool and facilitate defecation. The increased stool volume and softer consistency are particularly indicated in patients with hemorrhoidal changes and after haemorrhoidectomies. |