Horse Chestnut Supplements and Information

Horse Chestnut Supplements & Information

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Horse chestnut is a seed extract. One of its main active components is aescin, which may reduce inflammation and increase the tone of veins. It also reduces the release of enzymes, which is typically increased in chronic diseases of the vein. Other compounds in horse chestnut generally increase the tone of blood vessels and decrease their permeability. Another compound called aesculetin may act as an anticoagulant and blood thinner, and is therefore often excluded from over-the-counter horse chestnut products. Read more below...

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Scientific Name

Aesculus hippocastanum vgo to top

Also Known As

Chestnut, marron europeen, escine, aescin vgo to top

Uses

Specifically, Horse Chestnut may help to:

To treat circulatory disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency
To treat diarrhea
To treat hemorrhoids
To treat phlebitis
To treat varicose veins vgo to top

Warnings

This product is regulated by the F.D.A. as a dietary supplement. Unlike approved drugs, supplements are not required to be manufactured under specific standardized conditions. vgo to top

Side Effects

Stomach upset
Nausea and vomiting
Chestnut poisoning: Diarrhea, muscle twitching, dilated pupils, depression, and paralysis can occur after high doses of horse chestnut. vgo to top

Special Point

Over-the-counter products should be standardized to 50 mg of aescin (the active ingredient) and free from aesculin, which can act as a blood thinner. vgo to top

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