Horse Chestnut
Venotonic and anti-inflammatory
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Overview
Venotonic and anti-inflammatory
Latin name : Aesculus hippocastanum
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Graine
- Preparation Forms
- extrait sec, gelule
- Active Compounds
- aescine, flavonoides, coumarines
Therapeutic Properties
- Venotonic
- Anti-edema
- Anti-inflammatory
- Vasoconstrictor
Indications
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Varicose veins
- Hemorrhoids
- Heavy legs
Recommended Dosage
250-300 mg standardized extract, twice daily
Contraindications
- Renal insufficiency
- Anticoagulants
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended