What are the herbal remedies for varicose veins?

Varicose veins belong to the category of “Tendon Tumor” in Chinese medicine, which needs to be prescribed according to the patient’s symptoms, such as tonifying the middle and benefiting the qi soup. Tiredness and injury of qi: see the increase in size and discomfort when standing for a long time or exertion, accompanied by shortness of breath, weakness of limbs, sensation of distension in stomach and abdomen, and soreness and weakness of waist, etc., can be used to replenish the middle and benefit the qi soup with additions and subtractions. Cold-dampness condensation of tendon: see tendon tumor with greenish purple color, like warmth, mild swelling of lower limbs, accompanied by cold limbs, pale mouth, not wanting to drink water, clear urine, etc., can be used to warm the liver decoction combined with Angelica Si-Reversal Soup with additions and subtractions. Traumatic stasis: see coiled veins, shape like earthworms, blue and purple surface, swelling and pain of the affected limbs, petechiae on the tongue, fine and astringent pulse, etc., add and subtract from Activating Blood and Dispersing Blood Stasis Tang. Excessive fire and dryness of blood: see the lower limbs with coiled tendons, elevated skin temperature of the tumor, accompanied by heat in the hands and feet, dry mouth, etc., use Liver-cleansing Aloe Vera Pill with additional subtraction. It is recommended that patients be treated with medication under the guidance of a doctor.