Seeds brown Horse Medicinal Uses, Interactions, side effects, dosage Horsechestnut Seed
The fruit of the horse chestnut tree contains large seeds with a shiny brown coat. The unprocessed grains are toxic when ingested, and should not be confused with the edible fruit of the chestnut, Castanea sativa.
Uses and Benefits:
Treated seeds are used in a horse chestnut seed standardized extract (HCSE), which is a popular oral therapy in European countries for chronic venous insufficiency and localized edema. Aescin, the active constituent of HCSE is a registered drug in Germany and other European countries and is used topically and intravenously. Topical preparations HCSE aescin are expected to reduce the symptoms of varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis, lymphatic edema, hemorrhoids, bruises, and a variety of sports injuries and other trauma.
Traditionally, the seeds of horse chestnut have been used for arthritis and rheumatism, neuralgia, complaints of the rectum, and other disorders related to congestion and waterlogging inflammatory. The bark and leaves of the plant have also been used in medicine.
Pharmacology:
The main active constituent of horse chest
Posted on July 30, 2010.
