Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum
Seed extract has good evidence for chronic venous insufficiency — heavy, swollen, achy legs.
Traditional use (european-folk): Seed extract has good evidence for chronic venous insufficiency — heavy, swollen, achy legs.
Seed extract has good evidence for chronic venous insufficiency — heavy, swollen, achy legs.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Seed extract has good evidence for chronic venous insufficiency — heavy, swollen, achy legs.
Evidence strength: stronger human.
- See the evidence level above
- Raw seeds are toxic; use standardized extracts only. May add to blood thinners.
- Raw/unprocessed seeds
- Bleeding disorders
- Kidney disease
Raw seeds are toxic; use standardized extracts only. May add to blood thinners.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.