How to Increase the Blood Circulation in Legs With Green Tea

Green Tea may increase metabolism and blood circulation in the body.

Diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol are common causes of poor blood circulation in the legs. Natural remedies and an active lifestyle may increase circulation. To receive treatment for the primary cause of the condition, have a talk with a physician about any concerns you have regarding your circulation. For a home remedy, green tea contains vasodilating effects and powerful antioxidants and may improve circulation in the legs and other parts of the body.

Things You'll Need

• 2 sauce pans
• Pitcher
• 6 green tea bags
• 6 cups cold water
• 2 peaches, sliced and pitted
• Honey

Instructions

Methods for Increasing Poor Blood Circulation in Legs

1. Put cold water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Next, place green tea bags in the boiling water and let them boil for five minutes.

2. Place sliced peaches in a second sauce pan of cold water and bring peaches to a boil. Next, pour peaches and water in the pot with the green tea bags.

3. Steep peaches and green tea mixture for six minutes. Next, add honey to the green tea mixture and pour tea into a pitcher. Thoroughly chill the tea in the refrigerator.

4. Serve tea cold in a glass without ice. Garnish with mint and a couple of peach slices. Serve the drink with a spoon.

5. For the best results, drinking green tea should be combine with exercising. For example, take short walks several times a day to keep the blood flowing.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results, drink green tea at least two times a day to improve poor circulation in legs.

• Instead of honey, diabetics can use a sugar substitute.

• Green tea supplements can also be used to get a daily intake of green tea.

References

• Health Mad: 10 Great Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
• Care 2 Make a Difference: Spa Cuisine Peachy Iced Green Tea

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Medline Plus: Periphral Artery Disease Legs