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Leg vein products containing flaven
Flaven is a complex mixture of venoactive, herbal protective anti-inflammatory agents which offers relief for your legs and protection against further leg problems. Flaven is derived from red vine leaves. Flavonoids - contained in flaven - belong to a group of herbal active ingredients which have an anti-inflammatory function and are responsible for the elasticity and wall thickness of the blood vessels. Flaven has been proven to relieve leg pain, protect leg vessels and improve blood circulation, thus reduce the swelling and pain in the legs. Want to know more about flaven click here.
Leg vein products containing saponins (escin)
The extract has astringent, anti-inflammatory properties and helps to tone the vein walls and protect blood vessels. Saponins (escin) is derived from the extract of horse chestnut seeds and is a traditional remedy for leg vein health. It has been used in the prevention and treatment of various peripheral vascular disorders, including hemorrhoids.
Leg vein products containing Butcher's broom extract
Preparations containing this natural flavonoid are thought to improve capillary function by reducing abnormal leakage. They relieve capillary impairment and venous insufficiency of the lower limbs, and for hemorrhoids.
Leg vein products containing extract from maritime pine bark
The extract contains a mixture of several flavonoids. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Protective action on the vascular system is claimed.
Leg vein products containing diosmin or hydroxyethyl rutosides
Preparations containing these semisynthetic flavonoids are thought to improve capillary function by reducing abnormal leakage. They have been given to relieve capillary impairment and venous insufficiency of the lower limbs, and for treatment of hemorrhoids.
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