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AESCULUS
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| Also
known as: |
Aesculus
hippocastamun semen, Horse chestnut seed. |
| Uses: |
Varicose
veins, Haemorrhoids |
| Description: |
The
use of Aesculus in venous disorders has been
recognised for a long time and 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
medically. A common held belief in the 18th
century was that carrying Horse Chestnut seeds 'in
ones pocket' would prevent gout, rheumatism and back
pain. There does not seem to be much evidence to
support this in modern research.
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| 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 surrounding tissue.
Often varicose veins
are more troublesome in the summer and starting a
course os Aesculus during the early summer can prevent
the distressing symptoms during the warmer
weather. For best resuts, I find that a three or
four month course is advisable. Those suffering
from varicose veins will also benefit from that
constipation is not a factor.
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| When
to avoid: |
Do
not use if taking anticoagulants such as Warfarin.
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. |
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