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Horse Chestnut

The herb that can protect your veins and help to treat chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins ...

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Horse Chestnut

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  1. Horse Chestnut The herb that can protect your veins and help to treat chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins . The tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) is commonly known as “horse chestnut” because of its large seeds that resemble chestnuts (although they are not actually related species). Extract from the seeds have been used to treat chronic venous insufficiency. What is chronic venous insufficiency? This condition is caused by a blockage or valve-failure in one or more of the major veins, most commonly in the legs. Since the blood cannot properly return to the heart, it pools in the veins, especially when movement is restricted, as in periods of prolonged standing. Thus, the veins in the legs are constantly filled with blood and can begin to bulge, resulting in a condition known as varicose veins. (follow link for more information) It can also cause swelling and purple discolouration of the legs, thickened skin on the feet and ankles, and even ulcers of the skin when the stasis is prolonged. This type of venous stasis also causes other venous conditions like hemorrhoids. Please follow the highlighted for a link to more information on the treatment of hemorrhoids. Other uses of horse chestnut In addition to being effective in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, horse chestnut has also long been used in the treatment of: diarrhea, fever, cough, enlarged prostate, eczema, and menstrual pain. Horse chestnut is also used in Bach flower remedies, and when the bud is used, it is called “chestnut bud”, whereas when the flowers are used it is called “white chestnut”. How can I take horse chestnut? Young, fresh nuts contain some alkaloid saponins and glucosides, which can be poisonous when eaten. Be sure to only supplement with processed extracts from trusted sources. Extracts are standardized to the percentage of the active ingredient called aescin that they contain. Optimal aescin content is considered to be 17% or greater for supplementation at the recommended dose of 300mg two times daily. These extracts are generally found in capsule form either alone or in combination with other vitamins and herbs for vein health.

  2. Nutritional Information Horse Chestnut – Quick Facts Parts Used · Seed, And Leaf. Bach Flower: Flower, Buds. Applications · Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Fluid Retention, Blood Clotting Also Potentially Useful In Diarrhea, Fever, Cough, Bph (Enlarged Prostate), Eczema And Menstrual Pain Optimum Dosage · 300mg Twice Daily, Standardized To At Least 17% Aescin. Works Well With · Multi Minerals, Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, Essential Fatty Acids Important Information Click For Products · Horse Chestnut Should Not Be Used With Blood Thinners As It May Have Additive Effects. - Some People Experience Dizziness, Headache, Upset Stomach Or Itching While Taking Horse Chestnut. - Those With Kidney Conditions Should Not Use Horse Chestnut. - People Suffering From A Latex Allergy May Cross React With Horse Chestnut. Use With Caution. For Informational Purposes Only. Please Consult Your Health Care Practitioner Before Taking Natural Health Care Products. Click Here For Full Disclaimer.

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