How to Make an Herbal Remedy for Blood Clots

How to Make an Herbal Remedy for Blood Clots



A blot clot, or thrombosis, slows the flow of blood after an injury. When a blood clot develops inside of a blood vessel, it can block the supply of oxygen to surrounding tissues and could lead to a heart attack or stroke. While existing blood clots should be treated by a physician, you can help to prevent or reduce the occurrence of blood clots with herbal remedies, especially after surgery or an injury.







Things You'll Need:





6 to 9 fresh yarrow leaves or 3 tbsp. of yarrow juice




All natural honey




3 tsp. of horse chestnut




3 tsp. of sweet clover




3 tsp. of witch hazel




Garlic tablets or 3 cloves of fresh garlic




1 tbsp. of horsetail




1 tbsp. of stinging nettle juice









1


Drink three cups daily of tea made from yarrow for four weeks or take 1 tbsp. of fresh yarrow juice three times a day. To make one cup of yarrow tea, add two or three dried leaves to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for five minutes and sweeten with all natural honey if desired.





2


Relieve blood stagnation before and after surgery by taking horse chestnut, sweet clover and witch hazel. Simply add 1 tsp. of each herbal remedy to one cup of boiling water and drink three times a day.





3


Thin the blood naturally, by taking garlic tablets or eating three raw cloves per day. Garlic can help to transport unhealthy fats in the blood stream, reducing the risk of blood clots.





4


Strengthen and repair connective tissues in veins, by taking 1 tbsp. of horsetail and 1 tbsp. of stinging nettle juice every day.








Tips & Warnings










Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially vitamin C, which is required for the building of strong blood vessels.








Include avocados and wheat germ in your daily diet to obtain high levels of vitamin E, which helps dilate blood vessels, helping to prevent varicose veins and phlebitis. Both avocados and wheat germ, as well as
dates
, figs, yeast, eggs and white meat are sources of niacin, which helps prevent the formation of blood clots.








The likelihood of blood clots increases with age, as blood vessels become more susceptible to injury. Using these herbal remedies can greatly reduce your risk.








Wear loose clothing to allow better circulation, and avoid prolonged sitting or standing.








Stay active, taking walks several times daily while wearing loose fitting, comfortable shoes. Stretch regularly, particularly your legs and practice deep breathing, cycling and swimming.








Herbal remedies are excellent for preventing and reducing the occurrence of blood clots, however if you are prone to thrombosis discuss all herbal or other remedies with your doctor.



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