Leg ulcers begin with small open areas of the skin, mostly of the lower third of the lower leg. If neglected it may grow to open sores which are round or irregular shaped. These leg ulcers may deepen and appear as a dirty green-gray mass or raised irregular inflamed borders.<\/p>\n
With leg ulcers there can be severe pain that radiates to the whole leg. Legs can be swollen and have inflammation, fever, and bleeding. Complications of leg ulcers include infection, pus discharges, and blood clots (thrombosis).<\/p>\n
Causes of leg ulcers in clude constitutional connective tissue weakness and nutritional deficiencies of the skin. Scratching can cause inflammation and eventually small wounds. Leg ulcers can be caused from stresses of pregnancy, standing on the feet from a job, lack of exercise, constipation, or deficient sanitary care.<\/p>\n
Natural care of leg ulcers is prevention or early treatment to prevent complications using a combination of natural therapies over a long period of time. Eliminating causes of leg ulcers is an important part of therapy. It is important to have a doctor watch for blood clots, gangrene or other complications. Antibiotics may be prescribed for infections but it is hard to reverse this condition.<\/p>\n
Diet \u2013 it is important to stop smoking, alcohol, coffee, black tea. Also look at medications as a causative factor \u2013 do your research and incite the help of your pharmacist and doctor.<\/p>\n
Supplements to assist are Grape seed extract<\/strong> at 300 mg a day to improve tissue integrity; Coenzyme Q10<\/strong> at 100 mg a day for circulation and heart protection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening\/ tonifying properties.<\/p>\n Use a combination of the following herbs in capsule or tincture for maximum benefit, and adjust as your condition improves. Therapeutic dose is equal to one capsule of each herb 3 times a day or 1 liquid dropper full of an herbal tincture 3 times a day.<\/p>\n Butcher\u2019s broom <\/strong>\u2013 circulatory integrity and competence, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.<\/p>\n Gingko biloba <\/strong>\u2013 oxygenation and circulation of veins and arteries, memory, concentration, hearing.<\/p>\n Hawthorn berries <\/strong>\u2013 vein and artery integrity, reduce stress, lowers blood pressure.<\/p>\n Yarrow<\/strong> \u2013 repair and maintain artery and vein integrity, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergy, antispasmodic, improves digestion.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Herbal topical remedies for leg ulcers<\/strong> may be used along with all other therapies.<\/p>\n Calendula cr\u00e8me or gel<\/strong> \u2013 wound healer.<\/p>\n Honey<\/strong> kills bacteria and heals wounds.<\/p>\n Chamomile<\/strong> \u2013 make a flower pack from flowers ground up with hot water; put on wound and seal with plastic to remain overnight.<\/p>\n Flax seed<\/strong> \u2013 ground and mixed with hot water; put on wound and seal with plastic to remain overnight.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n To make a cell salt solution<\/strong>, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.<\/p>\n #10 Nat phos 6X<\/strong> \u2013 leg ulcers from acidity and digestive problems Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.<\/p>\n Homeopathic remedies for leg with clear margins (clean edges):<\/strong><\/p>\n Carbo veg<\/strong> \u2013 chronic leg ulcers from heart problems; exhausted people; legs and lips are bluish but have intense burning while legs are cold.<\/p>\n Kali bichromicum<\/strong> \u2013 for leg ulcers with yellow green pus; pain is better from heat; alcohol consumption may be a problem.<\/p>\n Nitricum acidum<\/strong> \u2013 pains are sticking like a splinter; leg ulcers bleed easily; worse cold, better from warmth; may have a prickly personality.<\/p>\n Homeopathic remedies for leg ulcers with irregular margins:<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenicum album<\/strong> \u2013 leg ulcer is burning but feels better from heat; ulcers discharges are streaked with blood; pain worse 10pm to 2am, worst at midnight; perfectionist personality.<\/p>\nHerbs for Leg Ulcers<\/h2>\n
\nCell Salts to Help with Leg Ulcers<\/h2>\n
\n#11 Nat sulph 6X<\/strong> \u2013 swelling with leg ulcers, removes excess fluid, supports liver health
\n#12 Silicea 6X<\/strong> – connective tissue integrity, infection in wounds, person may be thin, cold or shy<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nLeg Ulcers Homeopathic Remedies<\/h2>\n