Ailments and Situations - Ulcer - Remedies - Leg Ulcer |
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Amino Acids Dimethylglycine (DMG) can be used to improve blood flow and increase oxygenation of blood. Take as part of a multi-amino acid complex Foods Flaxseed oil can help minimize the formation of blood clots and helps keep veins pliable. This is especially good for people with varicose veins. Take 2 tablespoons daily. Do not cook with this oil, as it will turn rancid. Add to salads, shakes, or yogurt instead. Food Supplements Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) promotes leg ulcer healing when applied topically. NOTE: Do not use the DMSO that can be found in hardware stores.
Herbs Apply a comfrey tea compress to soothe inflamed leg ulcers. To prepare a compress, use a clean cloth-made either of cotton, gauze, or linen, and soak it in a hot infusion or decoction. Place this as hot as possible on the affected area and either change it when it cools or cover the cloth with plastic or waxed paper and place a hot water bottle on top. Heat enhances the activity of these herbs. Garlic improves circulation, promotes healing, and helps prevent infection. Take 400 to 500mg up to three times daily. Add more fresh garlic to your diet as well. A goldenseal poultice applied to the sore can help prevent or treat infection. A poultice can be made using either fresh or dried herbs. Fresh herbs can be bruised and applied directly to the skin. Dried herbs must be made into a paste first using either hot water or apple cider vinegar. This can either be applied directly to the skin, placed in a disposable infusion bag, or wrapped in a piece of cheesecloth, then applied to the breasts. The beneficial effects will be enhanced by keeping the poultice warm. Keep the poultice in place by using a strip of cotton and wrap with plastic or waxed paper and place a hot water bottle on top. Poultices can usually be left in place for several hours or overnight. Lifestyle Keep the area clean, but do not overdo it. Over-cleansing may irritate the situation. If you have poor circulation, see the dedicated section on Circulatory Problems for ways to improve the situation. Miscellaneous Topical administrations of colloidal silver can minimize inflammation, prevent or treat infection, and encourage healing. Vitamins Coenzyme Q10 is beneficial for increasing tissue oxygenation. It also increases resistance to developing leg ulcers. Take 60mg daily. Vitamin C improves circulation, promotes healing, and prevents infection. Take 2,000 to 10,000 mg per day in divided doses. Start at the lower dosage and increase up to bowel tolerance. Vitamin E helps increase tissue oxygenation and promotes wound healing. Take 400 to 1,600 IU daily in divided doses. You can also apply vitamin E (mixed with a couple drops of tea tree oil, if you like) directly to the ulcer and bandage it loosely. Be sure to change the bandage daily. |
