Lymphedema

Oxerutins reduce swellings, edema and water retention; used for lympedema caused by breast surgery and other type of lymphedemas. Effective for lower leg edema for people with diabetes. Take 2-3 g of oxerutins daily, in divided doses, for many months. May be used by pregnant women.

Coumarin alleviates symptoms. Take coumarin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Diosmin strengthens capillary walls; protects collagen; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of diosmin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with hesperidin.

Selenium reduces edema; alleviates symptoms. Take 100-200 mcg of selenium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Butcher's broom improves blood circulation; protects blood vessels; reduces edema. Take standardized butcher's broom daily, containing 10-30 mg of ruscogenine, in divided doses, for many months.

Hesperidin strengthens capillary walls; reduces swellings; protects collagen; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of hesperidin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with diosmin.

OPC's strengthen blood vessel walls and capillary walls; protect collagen; reduce edema. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Bilberry strengthens capillary walls; protects collagen; reduces swellings. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Citrus bioflavonoids strengthen capillary walls; reduce lymphedema caused by surgery; protect collagen and reduces edema. Take 2-3 g of citrus bioflavonoids daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cleavers is a diuretic; reduces edema. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of cleavers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.