Horse Chestnut

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    Last Updated: June 12, 2025

    Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) extract is a traditional botanical remedy derived from the seeds of a tree native to the Balkan peninsula. Its primary active compound, aescin, has been extensively studied for its beneficial effects on the circulatory system.

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    Formulation:

    Horse chestnut is commonly available as a standardized seed extract in the form of capsules, tablets, topical creams/gels, and liquid extracts. Most of the evidence supports using oral capsule formulations containing 16% to 20% of aescin (its main active ingredient).

    Range of dosages studied:

    50 to 150 mg

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