Horse Chestnut

50g (1.76oz)

Medicinal Name: Aesculus hippocastanum

Properties: venous tonic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, reduces fluid retention, expectorant

Treatment: varicose veins, hemorrhoids, venous ulcers, atherosclerosis, whooping cough, blood vessel inflammation

Description:

Horse chestnut seeds are the main herbal medicine for venous disorders.

Extracts of horse chestnut seeds to relieve the symptoms of varicose veins, and promote their repair. Taken by mouth, or applied as a lotion, horse chestnut will help to tighten up the tissues and reduce the pain and swelling of varicose veins. It is also useful in helping to reduce fluid retention.

Horse chestnut makes a serviceable chest remedy and in Turkey has been used to treat chest complaints in horses. In the U.S. a decoction of the leaves has been considered useful for whooping cough.

Preparation:

Infusion- bring water to a boil then add 1-2 tsp of herb and simmer for 10-20 minutes and enjoy