Combining hydrotherapy with therapeutic essential oils can effectively relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of varicose veins. Alternating hot and cold footbaths, compresses, and gentle massage help to relieve pain and aching and improve circulation, while cold compresses help to relieve inflammation and swelling. The following essential oils are especially useful for treating varicose veins. Cypress has astringent and vein-tightening properties and stimulates circulation. It also helps to relieve fluid retention. Cypress has a spicy, pinelike fragrance.
Frankincense has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, helps to tighten veins, and stimulates skin healing. It has a rich, warm, balsamic fragrance.
Yarrow contains azulene, a powerful natural anti-inflammatory that gives the essential oil a dark-blue color. The astringent properties of yarrow also help to tighten varicose veins. It has a fresh, herbaceous, pungent fragrance.
