Dear Bob Liebert,

I am continually suffering from spider veins or broken vessels on my nose. I have had several laser treatments. This takes them away for a week or so then they come straight back, my nose feels like it's always burning or itching. This is when the spider veins appear. What can I do?

anonymous

Dear Friend,

There are herbs that can aid in the strength of the veins, and circulation of the venous system. Such herbs include Stone Root, Witch Hazel, Horse Chestnut (see Hemmoraid Formula). Witch Hazel and Comfrey extracts would be good bets to use externally. Liver congestion can often be a factor in venous problems, with Milk Thistle and Dandelion Root having a good record there.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.