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Common name: |
Horse chestnut |
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Family: |
Hippocastanacea |
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Parts used: |
Seed |
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Chemistry: |
Triterpenoid saponins AESCIN, tannins, flavones, purines, starch, sugar and a fatty oil. |
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Main actions: |
Astringent. Anti-inflammatory. Vasodilator. |
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Other Actions: |
Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Vasodilator, Anti-oedema, Blood vessel protective |
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Dosage: |
Tincture 1-4mls, tid. |
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Safety:
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