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tx
cardiovascular system
thrombophlebitis
botanicals
primary herbs
Aesculus hippocastanum (toxic): internal; externally (ointment) apply to varicose veins that are liable to lead to leg ulcers (Weiss, p. 335; Felter and Lloyd, p. 992)
Anemone pulsatilla (toxic): phlebitis; limbs pale; swollen veins, hard and knotty, painful to touch (Ellingwood, p. 151; Harper-Shove, p. 145)
Atropa belladonna (toxic): phlebitis (Ellingwood, p. 184)
Citrus sinensis or nobilis or aurantium: (Bastyr College Black Book)
Crataegus oxyacantha: increase integrity of blood vessels (NCNM Botanicals)
Hamamelis virginiana: packs and p.o.: congestion, phlebitis, varicose veins (Felter and Lloyd, p. 975)
Hypericum perforatum: oil: apply frequently to varicose veins liable to lead to leg ulcers (Weiss, p. 335)
Melilotus albus or officinalis: anticoagulant: contains coumarin (Mitchell, p. 10)
Symphytum officinale (toxic): decoction of fresh root, infusion of leaves; use for wet compress (Weiss, pp. 334, 335)
Trifolium pratense: mild anticoagulant, tonic, contains coumarin (Mitchell, p. 10)
Trigonella foenum-graecum: poultice or decoction on inflamed parts (Felter and Lloyd, p. 893)
complementary herbs
footnotes