Circulatory Problems

Add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to 1 cup hot water. Drink daily. Apply cayenne pepper liberally to your food.

Leg Ulcers

Put 4 leaves of comfrey in the blender and add ¼ cup of water. Blend well and use as a poultice daily. After you have removed the poultice, wash the area gently and apply the oil from 3 bro­ken capsules of goldenseal to the ulcer. You can purchase the capsules at any health food store. Leave the ulcer open to the air as much as possible.

Skin Ulcers and Varicose Veins

The major use of calendula was to treat varicose veins, although it is very useful to treat skin ulcers that are associated with varicose veins. Place 1 cup of calendula leaves, fresh or dried, into an earth­enware bowl. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the leaves. Steep for 30 minutes. Strain and use directly on the ulcer as a wash.

Varicose Vein Treatment with Aloe Vera

Aloe vera juice can also be used to treat varicose veins. Apply the juice directly to the area. Said to be very soothing.

Varicose Vein Treatment with Tansy

Tansy is good to use to treat varicose veins. Make a tea using 1 teaspoon of tansy to each cup of boiling water. Keep the blend in a cool place for 1-2 minutes and let it strain. Apply the tea externally to varicose veins and bruises.

Varicose Vein Treatment with Violet Leaves

Crush 1 handful of violet leaves and flowers and pour 1 cup boiling water over the violets. Let the blend cool for 5-10 minutes. Use as a poultice to relieve pain. This is also a good wash for any open ulcers. Soak a

Bandage in the liquid and leave on overnight. Replace in the morning. Continue the treatment until improvement is noticed.

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