Description
Claudication is a disease of the Muscles.
Cramps that occur in the Calves of the Legs is Claudication.
It is caused by Poor Circulation in the Legs, usually from Atherosclerosis.
It manifests itself by painful Calf Cramps, specially, after walking or other exercise.
It is relieved by rest.
Nutritional deficiency and hormonal changes, may give rise to Cramps.
It may occur in pregnant women also. With the growth of baby in womb, the pressure on the lower body increases, that may cause cramps in the Legs.
Causes of Claudication
Smoking
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Prolonged Exercise
High Blood Pressure
Lack of Salt in the Body
Too much Salt in the Body
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Sudden change in the Body temperature
If not treated properly, Claudication may cause
Ulcers
Gangrene
Note: Eat a healthy Diet and do exercise on regular basis.
Avoid the consumption of
Alcohol
Caffeine
Fatty Foods
Foods contain high level of Sugar
Materia Medica for Intermittent Claudication
Single Herb Turmeric ( Haldi in India ) has strong antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. These properties help in reducing the Pain and Inflammation from the Legs. Curcumin soothes the Muscles and reduce stiffness of the bones.
Take 1 to 2 teaspoon of Turmeric powder. Add few drops of Sesame Oil into it. Make a thick paste. Apply the paste on the affected area and massage gently. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water. Repeat it daily for a week.
Ginger ( Adrak in India ) improves the blood circulation and provides relief from Pain. The antiinflammatory property is beneficial in reducing the Leg Cramps.
Make a Ginger tea by boiling few crushed slices of Ginger in water. Drink the tea twice daily for 2 weeks to reduce the Pain.
Apple Cider Vinegar ( Seb ka Sirka in India ) removes toxins and stiffness from the Joints. Its Alkaline property helps to dissolve Uric Acid in the blood and gives relief from Leg Cramps.
Add a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar in a bucket of warm water. Soak the affected leg in it for 20 to 25 minutes. Repeat it daily for a week.
Wintergreen Essential Oil has strong analgesic property. This property is helpful in getting rid of Leg Pain. The presence of Methyl Salicylate in Wintergreen Essential Oil soothes the Muscles and gives relief from Leg Cramps.
Take 1 to 2 teaspoons of Wintergreen Essential Oil. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of any Carrier Oil. Do a Leg massage for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat this process twice a day for 15 days.
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Take some Almond Oil. Add 2 drops each of Lemongrass, Peppermint and Marjoram to Almond Oil. Massage for 10 min with this mixture of Oils.
Take a break for 2 min.
Then add 2 drops each of the Following to Almond Oil.
Basil Oil
Vetiver Oil
Rosemary Oil
Cypress Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Grape seed Essential Oil
Chrysanthemum Indicum
Massage for 15 min with this mixture of Oils. It will help to improve the Blood Flow and reduces the Pain.
Herbal Treatment For Intermittent Claudication 2
Take the following Essential Oils :
Coconut Oil - 1 cup
Marjoram Essential Oil - 40 drops
Rosemary Essential Oil - 40 drops
Hyssop Essential Oil - 20 drops
Lavender Essential Oil - 20 drops
Mix all the above essential oils. Massage half tablespoon of this oil blend to each leg and foot before going to bed in an upward direction. Put on socks to keep your feet warm. Repeat the process for two weeks.
Herbal Treatment For Intermittent Claudication 3
Apply one teaspoon of Evening Primrose Oil followed by four drops of Geranium Essential Oil over the affected areas and massage it. Repeat the process three times a day as needed to get relief.