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Traditional Uses
Traditionally, the leaves of the horse chestnut plant have been used to reduce fever and relieve coughs and pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
Current uses
Horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) is popular in Europe for chronic venous insufficiency characterized by leg swelling, varicose veins, leg pain, itching, and skin ulcers.
The seeds contain a chemical saponin known as aescin, which in clinical studies has been reported to promote increased blood circulation
Recent research indicate that aescin extracted from horse chestnut seeds) may also exhibit anti-inflammatory effects which can be used to reduce edema, swelling caused by excess fluid, as result of injuries. Aescin is also used in Europe topically for treating sprains.
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News Comment
Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency
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Family Practice News - AccessMyLibrary.com - Dec 15, 2004
Extracts of the Aesculus hippocastanum seed have been used in Europe since the 19th century in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins ...
PHARMACY UPDATE: No game of conkers.( horse chestnut seed extract..
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Chemist & Druggist - AccessMyLibrary.com - Dec 18, 2004
Everyone knows the horse chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum (genus Asculus). It was introduced into northern Europe in 1576 by the botanist, ...
Horse Chestnut Seed .(Drug overview)
AltCareDex Alternative Medicines - AccessMyLibrary.com - Feb 1, 2007
What is it? Horse Chestnut Seed is an herbal medicine used to treat varicose veins (blue veins usually seen in the legs) and hemorrhoids. ...
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Horse chestnut seed extract may result in an allergic reaction in patients with known allergy to horse chestnuts
There have been some reports of stomach upset, muscular spasm, headache, dizziness, nausea, and itching. Contact skin irritation has been reported following application of HCSE to the skin.
But, generally, side effects from HCSE have been similar to placebo in clinical trials and standardized HCSE is generally considered to be safe in adults at recommended doses for short periods of time
