Horse chestnut seed extract for varicose veins and hemorrhoid treatment

The horse chestnut has been used as a traditional remedy for arthritis, rheumatism and the management of hemorrhoids and varicose veins treatment.
The active ingredient is a substance called escin. Escin promotes increased blood circulation by increasing the tone in the walls of the veins, whereby enabling blood to flow unrestricted.
It has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It may be used internally to aid the body in the treatment of phlebitis, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Externally it may be used to treat the same conditions as well as for leg ulcers.
Horse chestnut seed offers perhaps the most useful natural relief for the swelling, discomfort, itching, tiredness, and tenseness experienced by those that have varicose and spider veins.
Benefits of Horse Chestnut Seed
Horse Chestnut Seed increases blood circulation protects against vascular damage; makes the capillary walls less porous.
It strengthens veins and capillaries and improves their elasticity; aids in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins, leg cramps, spasms, leg ulcers, phlebitis and hemorrhoids.
It aids calcium absorption; strengthens the heart and lungs; bolsters the healing of broken bones and connective tissue. It enriches the blood and removes stagnation.
Horse Chestnut Seed has been used also in the treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis, rickets, bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, gallbladder disorders, gout, and prostate disorders.
Side effects of horse chestnut
It may cause nausea and upset stomach and can enhance the effect of blood-thinning medications.
Avoid it if you have kidney or liver disease.
When used with other herbs with anticoagulant or antiplatelet potential, such as feverfew, garlic, ginkgo, and ginseng, horse chestnut may increase anticoagulant effects, bleeding, and bruising.
Other herbs with hypoglycemic potential, such as aconite, dong quai, gotu kola, gymnema, sylvestie, and fenugreek, may cause increased hypoglycemic effects when combined withhorse chestnut.
Patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, diabetic patients, and patients taking anticoagulants and pregnant or breast-feeding women should avoid the herb.
Administration
For symptomatic treatment of chronic venous insufficiency:
Dosage is 250 mg by mouth every day, up to three times a day. Some sources recommend taking 450 to 750 mg every day to decrease symptoms, and then decreasing dose to 175 to 350 mg every day.
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