Centella

When blood vessels lose their elasticity, blood stagnation in the legs and leakage of fluid out of the blood vessels are created. This causes the legs to tend to swell (symptom of venous insufficiency). Several studies suggest that Centella asiatica can help reduce swelling and improve blood flow.

In a study of people suffering from venous insufficiency, those who took Centella asiatica have seen their symptoms improve compared to those who took a placebo. In another study carried out on people with varicose veins, ultrasound tests showed that people who took Centella asiatica had less fluid spills.

Night cramps caused by poor circulation and hemorrhoids also benefit greatly. Another study showed that people who took Centella asiatica before a plane trip showed less swelling of the ankles and legs than those who did not.

Also the formation of dangerous blood clots, which result in deep vein thrombosis (DVT), have been reduced.