Herbs for Lymphedema

Posted by ljhill @ljhill, Oct 15 9:57am

What herbs are best to take for Lymphedema? Is anyone taking Butchers Broom or Lymphomax?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 15 11:28am

Welcome @ljhill, I have lymphedema in my legs with the right leg being a little worse. Compressions socks work really well for me most of the time so I haven't thought about other natural treatments. I did see this article on the supplement but the side effects and drug interactions with high blood pressure meds are a little scary so I wouldn't even venture to try them myself.
-- Butcher'S Broom - Uses, Side Effects, and More: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-320/butchers-broom

Do you wear compression garments or do any therapy or exercises to help with your lymphedema?

ljhill | @ljhill | Oct 15 2:56pm

I just started wearing a full compression stocking on my right leg. I am also learning exercises now with my therapist. I’m looking for other ways to help my condition such as supplements or a good diet as well. Thanks for the info

lilli64 | @lilli64 | Oct 17 2:05pm

In reply to @ljhill "I just started wearing a full compression stocking on my right leg. I am also learning..." + (show)

@ljhill can I ask what type of therapist you are seeing for Lymphoma, I'm just starting to experience it in my lower legs, more in one than the other, I deal with Erythema Nodosum also, not certain if that can cause it to become worse or not?