| Scientific: | Aesculus hippocastanum |
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| Other: | Horse chestnut |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
Cardiovascular
• engorged and inflamed veins
• varicose veins
• hemorrhoids
• anal fisures
• venous insufficiency
• edema
• lymphedema
Dermatologic
• trauma and skin lesions
- sprains
- leg ulcers
- hematomas
• post-surgical swelling (topical application)
• acne rosacea
Male reproduction
• varicocele associated male infertility
Other
• Bell's palsy
• male infertility
• Astringent
• Venotonic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antiedema
• Antiexudative
• Vasoconstrictor
• Vasoprotective
• Coumarins (Aesculetin)
• Triterpenoid Glycosides (Aescin)
• Tannins
• Purine Derivatives (Allantoin )
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
• Standardized extract (0-150 mg triterpenoids): qd
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
• Coumadin • contains courmarins that may interact
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