Working for long periods in a standing or sitting position, wearing tight shoes, being overweight, or leading a sedentary way of life may strain our legs. As well, aging may cause the circulation system in our legs to become less efficient, leading to a buildup of fluids, swelling, and varicose veins. CaliVita® Vein Care is a mild ointment intended to help alleviate some of these conditions.
Its main active ingredient is hirudin, derived from the salivary gland of leeches. The practice of applying leeches for medicinal purposes, and to treat wounds has been used by natural healers for thousands of years. Modern scientific analysis has revealed the properties of hirudin that make it so beneficial. Thrombin in the blood is one of the key components of coagulation, and hirundin is one of the most effective natural thrombin inhibitors. Transdermally entering the blood flow, it has a potent anticoagulant effect, improving microcirculation in the capillaries. This improved circulation may help alleviate fluid accumulations. As well, hirudin appears to have some immunizing and vascular spasm relieving effects as well.
In CaliVita® Vein Care, hirudin is combined with extract of the herb Siegesbeckia orientalis, to help support smooth, elastic and silky skin, and to help alleviate redness.
The versatile herb
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