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Centuries of Use of Horse Chestnut Horse chestnut's botanical properties were first described by Italian medical botanist Mathiole in 1565. Planetary Formulas Horse Chestnut Vein Strength combines a concentrated extract of horse chestnut with key herbs used to support the vascular system, including witch hazel bark, butcher's broom and ginkgo leaf extract.

Common Names: horse chestnut, buckeye, Spanish chestnut

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 varicose veins and spider veins. You can get relief with horse chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum). This proven remedy works by strengthening blood vessel walls, which reduces leakage and improves blood flow to the heart.

Other Benefits: Prevents foot and ankle swelling after a long period of sitting, such as on a long flight.

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.

Small studies have found that horse chestnut seed extract is beneficial in treating chronic venous insufficiency and is as effective as wearing compression stockings.

For centuries, horse chestnut seeds, leaves, bark, and flowers have been used for a variety of conditions and diseases. Horse Chestnut is 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.

Horse chestnut is also known to be an effective remedy for hemorrhoids.

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The flowers are often made into a salve for use on hemorrhoids and wounds. The anal area is subject to multiple pressures in the normal course of living such as sitting on hard surfaces while maintaining our body weight, as well as the stress of downward exertion when passing a bowel movement. Maintaining the health and integrity of this sensitive area is very important. RectoRex Balm is a 100 percent safe, non-addictive natural herbal cream for adults formulated by our team of experts in the field of natural medicine. Get more info on RectoRex Balm - Support tissue health in anal area and provide relief. You can also purchase RectoRex in drop form. Get more info on RectoRex Drops.

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. There have been isolated cases of contact allergic reactions to topical horse chestnut gel.

Jul 4, 1776 - On July 4, 1776, Mr. Whipple proudly penned his signature on the Declaration of Independence, and when he came back to Portsmouth he planted a horse chestnut in the side yard, which has flourished into the beautiful tree which we admire so much today.

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