Thrombosis; refers to blood clots in the legs. Medically it is termed as DVT (Deep venous thrombosis) this ailment affects the larger veins of the legs. As a result of this the flow of blood is disrupted and this proves fatal to the other body parts namely the lungs and the liver. Things become severe when the heart is affected due to this. There are many causes for contracting Thrombosis; however, the most common are squatting for long intervals and too much of beauty sleep. Birth control pills also lead to thrombosis. Though, it is an ailment of the elderly; however, any age group can acquire it. Nonetheless, there are certain proven herbal treatments for thrombosis.

One of the most prominent herbal treatments for thrombosis is sweet potato. Scientifically it is called Ipomoea batatas. However in the US of A it is popularly known as Yam. This herbal fruit is an antioxidant. It is also abundant in Vitamin A and C.  This being the case it is very effective in treating thrombosis. Another very potent herbal treatment for thrombosis is lemon.  The imbibing of 300 ml of lemon juice for 2 months would lessen the symptoms of thrombosis. These herbal treatments have been tried with success by scores of people with success.