Compounds in horse chestnut
seed
Horse chestnut extract has a high concentration of flavonoids, including
quercetin and kaempferol. The triterpene saponin escin is the active component
of the extract of seeds of horse chestnut used in the treatment of chronic
venous insufficiency. Escin is also used experimentally to increase membrane
permeability in isolated cells.
Treatment
Compression stocking therapy and horse chestnut seed extract therapy are
alternative therapies for the effective treatment of patients with edema resulting from
chronic venous insufficiency.
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horse chestnut
information.
Planetary Formulas
Horse Chestnut, 300 mg
Planetary Formulas
Full Spectrum Horse Chestnut delivers a minimum of 20% aescin, the primary
extract in horse chestnut for assuring potency.
To insure a healthy vascular system, increase
dietary intake of flavonoid-rich foods such as vegetables, onions,
grapes and blueberries. Avoid excessive periods of standing or sitting,
and exercise regularly.
Horse Chestnut research
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of Venostasin (600 mg of horse chestnut
seed extract) and 360 mg of Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) in the
treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Pycnogenol was found to be more efficacious than Venostasin for
the treatment of CVI. Those taking the
Pycnogenol had a reduction in leg pain and
swelling.
Cause of varicose
veins, genetic?
Simple genetics may explain why some people get
varicose veins, the unsightly, painful bulges that appear on the legs when blood pools in
the veins. Researchers based in Scotland report that people whose mother, father, brother
or sister has varicose veins are more likely than those with no family history to develop
the condition. In contrast with previous research, the investigators did not discover any relationship
between varicose vein risk and certain lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and
mobility at work. Varicose veins also occurred more commonly among men, a finding that
contradicts previous research showing varicose veins appear more commonly in women. Men and women who were relatively tall and women who were obese were also more likely
to show signs of varicose veins than others.
Horse chestnut emails
Q. I have been researching
horse chestnut seed extract product for use on
a horse that I have. Yes, a horse. I know you do human work, but, I was
hoping to try this product on this horse. He is a 15 year old gelding
about 1300 to 1500 pounds. About 2 months ago his hind leg blew up (it was
infected) .. it happened again but now is holding quite a bit of swelling
.... I was hoping that the horse chestnut seed extract would help ...
horses have little real circulation to their lower legs ... and from what
I read this product can/will address that .... but how much would I give
to a horse? I I purchased the horse chestnut seed extract from Elixirs.com
but they came with no real instructions.
A. We have no idea what the right dosage would be, nor do we have a
clue whether horse chestnut seed extract would be helpful in improving
circulation to a horse's lower leg.
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