Horse Chestnut
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If your legs feel heavy and achy at day's end, your problem could be chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Caused by sluggish circulation and weak vein walls that leak fluid into surrounding tissues, CVI can lead to Other Benefits: Prevents foot and ankle swelling after a long period of sitting, such as on a long flight.
Common Names: horse chestnut, buckeye, Spanish chestnut
Although horse chestnut is sometimes called buckeye, it should not be confused with the Ohio or California buckeye trees, which are related but not the same species.
For centuries, horse chestnut seeds, leaves, bark, and flowers have been used for a variety of conditions and diseases. VariCare with Horse Chestnut is great for anyone with circulatory concerns. It's a popular herbal aid for promoting circulation, especially to the legs. Herbalists recommend Horse Chestnut for those struggling with unsightly varicose leg veins. Horse Chestnut can improve the tone of veins and increase the flow of blood through them. Scientific studies have also shown that Horse Chestnut can reduce edema.
What the Science Says
Small studies have found that horse chestnut seed extract is beneficial in treating chronic venous insufficiency and is as effective as wearing compression stockings.
Recommended dosage: Take one (1) capsule, one (1) time each day with water at a morning or mid-day mealtime. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
If capsule's do not appeal to you, you can also use a topical lotion. This special lotion contains Vitamin P (Rutin and Citrus bioflavonoids) plus Horse Chestnut, Grapeseed extract and more to not only strengthen vein walls but to also remove impurities which will aid circulation. Thus lightening and removing existing varicose veins. Also helps diminish spider veins and broken capillaries.
Horse chestnut is also known to be an effective remedy for hemorrhoids.
Warnings: Horse Chestnut should be avoided by anyone with liver or kidney disease. Do not use this product it if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
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