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| Product Name | Horse Chestnut Extract |
| Botanical Name | Aesculus hippocastanum |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Appearance | Brownish Yellow Powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder Aescin 5%-98% |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Description Horse Chestnut tree is a medium to large deciduous tree that can reach up to a height of 30 m (98 ft.) by 15 m (49 ft). They will thrive best in a sunny spot in soil that is humus rich and fertile, moist and yet free-draining. They will not do very well if their roots become waterlogged or if the soil fertility is poor. Neither will horse chestnuts survive very dry conditions. The trunk of the tree is very erect and columnar, and grows very rapidly to a great height, with widely spreading branches. The plant has smooth, grayish-green or grayish-brown bark. The wood, being soft and spongy, is of very little use for timber. It is often used for packing-cases. Leaves Leaves are dark green, rough in texture, and large, with minutely serrated edges. Horse chestnut leaves can be nearly 1 ft. (0.3 m) in length. They somewhat resemble a hand with five to nine leaf sections emerging from a palm-like base to form the finger-like projections. Flower Flowers are mostly white, with a reddish tinge, or marking, and grow in dense, erect spikes. Fruit The fruit of the horse chestnut is a dark brown smooth-surfaced nut approximately 2 in (5 cm) in diameter. It has a polished appearance except for the rounded dull tan-colored scar on the side that was attached to the seed vessel. Horse chestnuts are enclosed in a light green spine-covered coating that divides into three parts and drops away prior to the nut dropping from the tree. Horse chestnut nuts contain mostly carbohydrates which are generally indigestible until boiled. They also contain saponins, tannin, flavones, two glycosides, aesculin and fraxin, some crude protein, a fatty oil, ash and water. Health benefits 1. Anti-inflammatory Horse chestnut is an astringent, anti-inflammatory herb that helps to tone the vein walls which, when slack or distended, may become varicose, hemorrhoidal or otherwise problematic. The plant also decreases fluid retention by increasing the permeability of the capillaries and allowing the re-absorption of excess fluid back into the circulatory system. 2. Treats chest pain Seeds are decongestant, expectorant and tonic. They have been used in the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia and hemorrhoids. A compound of the powdered roots is analgesic and has been used to treat chest pains. Extracts of the seeds are the source of a saponin known as aescin, which has been shown to promote normal tone in the walls of the veins, thus improving circulation through the veins and promoting the return of blood to the heart. 3. Strengthens veins Veins that are either weak or under chronic stress are more likely to fail and thus more likely to allow leakage of fluid from the vessels into the tissue space leading to swelling. Fluid accumulation is more common in the legs and far more likely in individuals who stand for extended periods of time. Prolonged standing and obesity can increase pressure within leg veins causing weak veins to swell, leak and deteriorate into varicose veins. Aescin performs an antioxidant function and has a general vaso-protective role by protecting collagen and elastin (the two chief proteins that form the structure of veins). By protecting these key vessel proteins, veins and capillaries stay strong and maintain their structural integrity when exposed to stress. 4. Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Extract of the horse chestnut is famous for its anti-inflammatory effects. Thus, it is widely used to treat arthritic and rheumatic aches, sprains, and pains. In fact, a lot of massage products used by athletes to treat joint or muscular pain after extraneous workouts consists of horse chestnut. To treat rheumatoid arthritis, mix 1 tbsp. of the horse chestnut oil in 1/2 tbsp. of olive oil and apply or massage this oil mixture on the affected areas 2 times daily. 5. Prevents the Premature Ageing of Skin Horse chestnut is often recommended as an excellent anti-aging toner thanks to its antioxidant effects. This is because the extract of the horse chestnut promotes circulation and aids in toning and strengthening fragile veins &capillaries. In fact, it is one of the ingredients in many high-quality creams and lotions to reduce the appearance of fine line, wrinkles, and cellulite. Moreover, it is also added in many slimming, firming, and toning skin products. To get a healthy & glowing skin, simply combine 5 to 10 drops of the extract of the horse chestnut with 50 ml of vitamin E oil. Or, you may also add it to your favorite face moisturizer & apply it nightly before bed. 6. Useful Against Leg Ulcers and Frostbite The anti inflammatory properties of horse chestnut come handy in treating leg ulcers and frostbite. In these cases they can be used as an ointment for external application. 7. Useful In Reducing Edema Horse chestnut can be used to reduce fluid retention that is edema particularly the one that is caused due to trauma or sports injury. 8. Gives Relief from Leg Cramps Horse chestnut is found to improve blood circulation and elasticity of blood vessels and thus helps in giving relief from leg cramping. 9. Useful Against Phlebitis Since horse chestnut is useful in improving circulation it is also used in giving relief from phlebitis that is the problem of swollen veins. 10. Get Rid Of Spider Veins Take 10 tbsp distilled witch hazel and then add 1 tbsp horse chestnut tincture to this. Next, mix them together to form a mixture. Now, you can apply the mixture to your spider veins. Or, mix equal part of the horse chestnut extract & grape seed oil and then gently apply it to the affected areas before bedtime. Now, leave it overnight. Another option, you may consume 250 milligrams of the extract of the horse chestnut seeds daily until your problem is treated. |
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