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Norman L. (Abbotsford, BC) on 03/16/2008
5 out of 5 stars

I had serious swelling of ankles ,feet & legs. And all doctors could suggest is poor ciculation and one way valves in leg not working properly and would have to wear pressure socks for the rest of my life but I was not willing for this and kept earching and tryinng all sorts of natural things but when finally I went back to black strap molasses which I used to take for nose bleeding & cured that and after some time of use I ran out of it & forgot to replace it and got swlling problems but never connected it to molasses but after 2 yrs for some reason tried molasses again and after some time I noticed something , less swelling to happen and gradually dissapearednd not even swelled during the day anymore and so must be the molasses that played a part in circulation for me in my legs and so will continue taking it for this is a much better cure than wearing pressure socks whch did not go to fix the problem anyways. Thank You, Norm from Abbotsford BC
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Replied By Maureen (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada) on 03/17/2008

Thank you Norman L. from Abbotsford, BC for taking the time to write about the benefits blackstrap molasses has had for you. I have NEVER heard of anything that helps swollen ankles and your e-mail has given me hope. I have just started using it for other reasons and now hope I get the same results you got. I must say I try so many things that I would not know what worked if something did work! I will pass on something that I discovered last week. I used the remainder of blackstrap molasses I have had for years and bought new organic unsulfured blackstrap molassas last week. There was some that I could not get out of the bottle so rather than waste it I decided to add shampoo and water to the bottle and wash my hair with it to see if it would help my gray hair. Well it did not, no surprise there, but it did clean my scalp (from itch) about 90% for most of the day. It worked just as good as apple cider vinegar does for me without the smell.

Thank you Earth Clinic for a fantastic site and also to Ted and Bill for your valuable input.

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Replied By Robert (Rokeby, Sk, Canada) on 10/10/2010

Hi Norman: I know it's been some time since your post, but I'm hoping you're still out there and can tell me what your current results are in using the BSM for leg-swelling. I, too, have been informed by my Dr. that the valves in my leg veins no longer work. I've been advised to keep my leg elevated as much as I can.
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Replied By Wes (Niagara, Ontario Canada) on 02/16/2012

How much do you take per day? Very interested. I suffer from leg pain and poor venous flow constantly!!
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Replied By Phoebeanne (Indiana) on 03/01/2014

I believe that the proper dosage for the blackstrap molasses is one tablespoon in the morning and in the evening. I had constant swelling of the left ankle and it has completely disappeared since using the blackstrap molasses on a daily basis.
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Replied By Hazel Garrett (Berea Kentucky) on 06/13/2015

How much Blackstrap Molasses should I take a day for swelling in the legs?
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Replied By Crystal (Trinidad, West Indies ) on 07/11/2015

How do u mix this molasses to drink? Will warm water do the trick an how many times per day? Thank you.
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Replied By Shirley (Georgetown ) on 09/20/2015

Would like to know how to use blackstrap molasses for swelling...
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Replied By Jeff (Az) on 07/10/2017

How much of the molasses did you use? How often did you take it? Did you mix with something? Thank you in advance.
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Replied By Lee (British Columbia) on 09/25/2017

Apple cider vinegar & black strap molasses for arteriosclerosis in legs...

I have not tried black strap molasses yet as am worried what it will do to my blood sugar numbers which are good. I too have poor circulation in my legs & am considering apple cider vinegar. As I am diabetic on oral meds I must be careful about any sugar intake. Is anyone in the same situation? I am asking if black strap molasses will affect my blood sugar numbers. Thank you, Lee

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Replied By Rob (Canada) on 06/23/2021

I know from a short BBC story on Apple Cider Vinegar.. it showed proof that ACV lowers the blood sugar spike if taken before a meal. Could explain some of its weight loss effects.

Replied By Robert (Ontario) on 06/02/2022

Keep a diary. Interesting how one's own posts can provide clues. I see that I posted here about circulation the same time of year previously. In May, June, which is most likely due to my increase use of the asthma drug Ventolin due to allergies. This in turn probably creates the leg cramping or decreased circulation. (I know it interrupts potassium) I really need to get off this drug but it has been a life saver at times.