Horse Chestnut & Yarrow Salve

Horse Chestnut & Yarrow Salve

20g & 40g - Made in-House

Varicosities, such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids and spider veins can occur in anyone, but they most commonly occur in women. New mothers and women entering the menopause transition often need support with these veins, so we are capping off women’s health month with a Horse chestnut & Yarrow salve to support this challenge!

Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

Following the beautiful white flowers in early summer, the Horse Chestnut tree drops big, spiked conkers. The inner seeds are shown to be protective and tonifying to the vascular system. The European Medicines Agency has approved the extract of Horse Chestnut seed for internal and topical use in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). A meta-analysis of seventeen placebo-controlled trials showed horse chestnut to support the alleviation of itching, leg edema and vascular edema associated with CVI. We used infused oil here, which is safer to use than internal medicine. 

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium, 

Yarrow is another dependable ally to our vascular system both internally and externally. Yarrow is a classic ingredient in formulas for varicosities due to its astringent, anti-inflammatory, and blood-moving action. It is thought to tonify the blood vessels, increase circulation, and reduce itching. 

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender essential oil is a go-to for itching, which often comes along with varicosities.  

Olive oil, Horse Chestnut, beeswax, yarrow, Lavender essential oil.

Apply twice daily or as needed to varicose veins, spider veins and hemorrhoids.Do not apply to broken skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.