horse chestnut seeds

HORSE CHESTNUT

Cardiovascular system
Circulation

Horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum is an ornamental tree in the Hippocastanaceae family, native to southeastern Europe. Its escin content is thought to be responsible for its beneficial effect on the venous system.

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horse chestnut seeds
Plant extract

[18-20]% saponines triterpéniques

Graine

horse chestnut seeds
Plant extract

[3-4]% saponines triterpéniques

Graine

horse chestnut seeds
Plant extract

>20% saponines triterpéniques

Graine

horse chestnut seeds
Plant

Graine

Regulations
and analysis

Identification : TLC

Data on traditional use

Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France): (seed)

  • Used to treat symptoms of small vessels in the skin
  • Used to reduce the sensation of heavy legs

EMA monograph: (seed/bark)

  • Relieves symptoms of leg discomfort and heaviness

Canada monograph: (seed)

  • Used to aid venous circulation
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Detailed description

The horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum is an ornamental tree in the Hippocastanaceae family, native to southeastern Europe.

Its seed extracts contain flavonoids, polyphenols, triterpenoid saponin glycosides (escin), epicatechin, tannins, kaempferol and essential fatty acids.

The seeds are the main source of escin (found in lesser quantities in the leaves), which has a number of functions, notably on health and vascular function.

Because of its constituents, Horse Chestnut is used to relieve various disorders such as venous congestion, as in the case of heavy legs.