Description:
Horeschestnut is most commonly used for treating venous insufficiency such as varicose veins
Dosage:
2-5 mls per day, 15-40 mls per week
Parts Used:
Seed
Main Actions:
- Venotonic
- Antioedema
- Anti-inflammatory
Key Indications:
- Venous insufficiency
- Varicose veins and ulcer
- Haemorrhoids
- Lymphoedema
- Deep vein thrombosis (to reduce risk)
- Disorders where local tissue oedema may be involved in nerve compression such as trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s palsy, sciatica, disc lesions, carpal tunnel syndrome
- Topically for haematoma, contusions, sprains
Major Safety Issues:
Saponins can cause or aggravate gastro-oesophageal reflux
Should not be applied directly to broken or ulcerated skin