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Also known as:
Horse Chestnut
Uses:
• Varicose veins
• Piles (haemorrhoids)
• Phlebitis (inflammation of veins)
Description:
The use of Aesculus in venous disorders has been recognised for a long time.
It has been used as a treatment for various venous conditions since the 19th
Century.
It is the seed of the Horse Chestnut tree, instantly recognisable to many
children as the conker, that is used medicinally.
How it works:
The constituent of Aesculus which has been most studied is aescin. It has
the ability to improve the tone of veins, reducing leakage into the surrounding
tissue.
Often varicose veins are more troublesome in warmer weather and starting a
course of Aesculus during the early summer can prevent the distressing symptoms
emerging. For best results, I find that a three to four month course is advisable.
Those suffering from varicose veins will also benefit from ensuring that constipation
is not a factor.
Additional advice:
Best taken with food. Do not use alongside blood-thinning medicines such as
low-dose aspirin or anticoagulants such as warfarin.
