HORSE CHESTNUT (Aesculus hippocastanum)

DESCRIPTION: Aescin, the active ingredient in horse chestnut, helps strengthen the blood vessels and promotes the integrity of the circulatory system.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Promotes the flow of oxygenated blood to the extremities. Helps maintain blood vessel integrity. Horse chestnut has been used for swelling and pain due to varicose veins and chronic circulation problems. It has also been used for reducing the swelling of hemorrhoids or veins (phlebitis).

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: Occasional gastrointestinal distress may occur. Stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting and dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. May produce harmless, red discoloration of urine. If yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, fatigue, fever, unusually fast heartbeat report immediately to your doctor. If an allergic reaction occurs seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.

PARTS USED: Seed

GENERAL USAGE: Use as directed.

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