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Alternative Treatments for Leg Ulcers

A leg ulcer usually occurs when there has been an injury to the leg and it has not healed correctly. This causes inflammation, itching and pain at the location of the injury. An ulcer in your leg may appear red. If you go without treatment the pain may persist over an extended period of time. There are several alternative methods to treat leg ulcers.

  1. Supplements and Herbs

    • Vitamin C and bioflavonoids can be used as a supplement to reduce inflammation and strengthen your cells. Evening primrose is an herb that can be used in the form of an oil to reduce the healing time of a leg ulcer and alleviate inflammation in the leg. Blood clots can also form as a result of a leg ulcer and may be prevented by adding Vitamin E to your daily diet. Garlic and coenzyme Q10 can work to thin blood clots and improve the flow of oxygen delivered to your tissues.

    Internal Cleansing

    • Cayenne pepper can be used to improve circulation. You will need to mix a quarter cup of cayenne pepper with a cup of hot water. This mixture should be taken twice a day for the best results. Yarrow and ginkgo biloba are herbal teas that should be taken twice a day to internally cleanse your system. These two teas work to cleanse your body of harmful toxins so that your body will regain its natural flow. Aloe Vera is a great internal cleanse. There are essential healing powers in aloe Vera and it can be taken in tea form daily until the pain and inflammation from your leg ulcer has subsided.

    External Healing

    • It is important to disinfect a leg ulcer and this can be done by rubbing tea tree oil to the area where your ulcer is located. After this process your wounds will be disinfected and clean. You will than apply calendula herbs in the form of a salve to the leg ulcer. Then apply 10 drops of Swedish bitter as a compress on the affected area. This will aid in the healing process as well as reduce inflammation. This treatment should be applied every hour for four hours. It is important to cover the affected area after you treating it to protect your clothing from pus and other toxins that may be released from the ulcer. You will also need to elevate your leg periodically throughout the day to revive circulation. It is essential to have a daily exercise routine and avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time to improve the circulation in your legs.

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