Horse Chestnut -Aesculus Hippocastanum
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single · Oral (Bradley 2006; ESCOP 2003)
Accepted Names (English)
3Common horse chestnut(common)Horse-chestnut(common)Aesculus hippocastanum(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
3Common horse chestnut(common)Horse-chestnut(common)Aesculus hippocastanum(proper)
Approved Health Claims
3- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help treat haemorrhoids
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help treat chronic venous insufficiency and associated symptoms
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help treat varicose veins
Approved Health Claims (Français)
3- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help treat haemorrhoids
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help treat chronic venous insufficiency and associated symptoms
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help treat varicose veins
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 18 years and older | 0.3–5 grams | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older | 50–150 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
3cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Brinker 2010; Mills and Bone 2005).
adverse_reactionSome people may experience headache, dizziness, gastric irritation, or itchiness (Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; ESCOP 2003).
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