Phlebitis

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces platelet aggregation; used for treatment. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Sweet clover is an anti-inflammatory and an antithrombotic; it is a blood thinner; reduces blood clot formation. Take sweet clover daily, containing 2.5-25.0 mg of coumarin, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Bilberry strengthens capillary walls and blood vessel walls. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Butcher's broom is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take standardized butcher's broom daily, containing 10-40 mg of ruscogenine, in divided doses, for many months.

Citrus bioflavonoids are antithrombotic; they reduce blood clot formation and strengthen capillary walls and blood vessel walls. Take 2-3 g of citrus bioflavonoids daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Horse chestnut is an anti-inflammatory; protects blood vessels; used for treatment. Take esculin free horse chestnut extract daily, containing 100-150 mg of aescin, in divided doses, for many months.

Mesoglycan is a blood thinner; strengthens blood vessel walls; used for treatment. Take 100-300 mg of mesoglycan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates pain and inflammation; accelerates tissue healing. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Comfrey accelerates tissue healing; alleviates pain. Apply comfrey topical cream 2-3 times daily, for not more than 4 weeks per year, as suggested on the label.

Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory, an anodyne and a vasoconstrictor; constricts blood vessels; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label. Works better if used with horse chestnut.