Diosmin is a flavonoid that is commonly used to treat conditions associated with venous and lymphatic insufficiency. Its main effects include:
Enhancement of venous tone: Diosmin enhances the elasticity of vein walls, improves venous tone, reduces venous dilatation and stasis, thus improving venous return and relieving symptoms caused by venous insufficiency, such as leg heaviness, pain, and night cramps.
Improve microcirculation: By regulating the permeability of capillaries and reducing capillary exudation, Diosmin can improve the blood supply and nutrient metabolism of local tissues, reduce the inflammatory reaction, and promote tissue repair and wound healing.
Promote lymphatic reflux: Diosmin has some alleviating effect on lymphedema, it can regulate the permeability of microvessels, reduce the leakage of fluid from blood vessels to the surrounding tissues, and at the same time, promote lymphatic reflux, reduce the swelling of limbs caused by lymphatic reflux obstruction.
Relief of hemorrhoid symptoms: Diosmin can reduce congestion and swelling of hemorrhoidal veins, relieve pain, bleeding and itching caused by hemorrhoids, and is the first-line drug for the treatment of acute hemorrhoids.
Reducing venous stasis: Diosmin can promote venous blood return, reduce venous stasis, and relieve the discomfort of heavy, achy and swollen legs caused by venous stasis.
Anti-inflammatory effect: Diosmin has anti-inflammatory effect, which can inhibit the production and release of various inflammatory mediators, reduce the inflammatory reaction, relieve inflammation and pain caused by venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids.